He seems to have hit the ground running in a strong league.

On the other hand, for countries with strong leagues, such as Italy, the National teams were primarily composed of players playing in the local league.

Europe's strongest national leagues currently provide up to four teams each for the competition.

"We've demonstrated that those two aspects are key in maintaining a strong league," Tagliabue said.

I feel good about most of our coaches having strong minor league and teaching backgrounds.

I checked out all the players, playing in very strong leagues in Europe.

With the league so strong, the players' union believes the salary cap has outlived its usefulness.

That gives us a stronger game and a stronger league.

Watch him develop in a strong league, be patient.

They joined the Combination, a much stronger league, in 1897, and won the championship in 1908.