Actually Inter Milan were the first team to approach him. I saw him say how Chelsea are his favourite team though i doubt they were before Roman Abramovich took over!!
I admit the U.S are getting better but youve got about 100 years of catching up to do till you get to our level let alone the level of the best(which are Brazil) Also America are good at athletics and sports they have made up but when it comes to real international sports youre still some way behind eg. Rugby Union, Rugby League,Cricket etc