These are the Bundesliga teams to follow as football grows on the world stage

There will be sport. Real sports. Live sports. Large sports leagues. This is not another great game from the past, where if you don't remember the result, your TV repertoire is very happy to remember before you sit down to watch it. And not a documentary about a great team or a good player from a long time ago.

What we get with the return of the German Bundesliga to regular season football competition on Saturday morning, with a clash between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04, who are in sixth place, is one of the main leagues sports. of the world playing real games whose results have real consequences.

With fake fans, we were told.

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Really, at least one league team, Borussia Mönchengladbach, sold fans the right to have cardboard cutouts of their likeness placed on the supports at home games AND the response has been overwhelming. This is how impatient those who love German football are to see the summary of the league.

But what about us? What about those who love sports and football, but have not invested much in the Bundesliga to date? The United States has its own Division I league, Major League Soccer, and the English Premier League has been the most popular European national league here for two decades. There are a lot of fans from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Leicester City, but none of these teams are currently active.

The Bundesliga is what we have, so we consulted with some of the experts and football fans in this country to see which teams suggest American fans to follow:

Jason Davis, host, "United States of Soccer" on Sirius / XM: "I think it’s really difficult. I’ve been through this process. It’s good radio feed: I’m an American, I’m doing a soccer program, so I’ll definitely lean towards a team with an American on it. Josh Sargent is in a relegation fight with Werder Bremen. Zach Steffen is injured in Düsseldorf. Timmy Chandler is at Eintracht Frankfurt, but nobody cares about Timmy Chandler. J & # 39 ; loves John Brooks as a player, but he is a calm and modest figure and he is established. So who I think is really hard not to land in Dortmund because Gio Reyna is 17 years old, son of a legend American. They already had Christian Pulisic. And it's the German Red Sox; it's not the team that spends the most, but they have the influence to defeat the big bad monster (Bayern Munich They lead this line very well by being a well-funded team that can compete in u higher level, but still feels like a popular club. "

Michael Lewis, Front Row Soccer, Dean of American Football Writers: "The simplest way would be to say Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund. But I'm still going to choose Dortmund. Dortmund, who beat Bayern by four points, has a history of securing promising American teens (Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna comes to mind) and letting them grow. What a fantastic opportunity for American football fans. United States To see Reyna take it to the next level! Second choice for RB Leipzig as former New York Red Bulls midfielder Tyler Adams is there. When healthy, it can have an impact on a game.

Pat Brennan, FC Cincinnati defeated the writer, Cincinnati Enquirer: "Are you a fan of American football and looking for an adrenaline rush to end the Bundesliga campaign? Fortuna Dusseldorf, threatened with relegation, is exactly the club to follow. The club should provide sufficient suspense as they are currently third at the bottom of the table. US national team players Zack Steffen and Alfredo Morales are also on the side, so there is an added advantage, although Steffen is injured and it is unknown when or whether he will resume action. "

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Jon Lipsitz, director of the NPL Academy at San Ramon FC, former Kentucky women's coach: “For me, FC Bayern Munich. Yes, that means I risk being accused of cheering for the best team, but that fandom is far behind. This year's tradition, excellence and team can score incredible goals. Can they keep lead on top of the table?

Andrea Canales, freelance football journalist: "For many Americans, the default team to support is Borussia Dortmund. Der BVB has not only developed one of the best American players today, Christian Pulisic, but he could also have the next American star on his list: Giovanni Reyna, son of the legend of the USMNT Claudio Reyna. Who wouldn't want an excuse to see young Reyna come into the world spotlight? The club regularly competes for the titles, but it is not monstrous enough to win them, they should be expected rather than special. "

Rob Miele, Head Coach, Belle Vernon Region (Pa.): "If I were to try to persuade an American to support a team in the Bundesliga, it would be Borussia Dortmund. The club is probably familiar to some because this is where Christian Pulisic became a big name. The fan base is like no other in terms of dedication. His style of play is very fast and electric. They like to score goals, that is what a new football fan would like to see. They have a list young players, including Gio Reyna, who appears to be the future backbone of the United States' men's national team.

Joe Dilling, host, "Indy Reds" podcast: "I think it all depends on how you see yourself. If you tend to be a glory hunter (Yankees, Patriots, etc.), FC Bayern is your club. They have a lot of history, they win the league most years, they are the richest, usually the best career. The maverick choice must be Borussia Dortmund. Liverpool fans love BVB for several reasons, including a passion for The Yellow Wall and the song of "You’ll Never Walk Alone". They have one of Jadon Sancho's most exciting English talents. However, I will pay attention to two teams: Schalke FC and RB Leipzig. And Schalke to see one of my favorite Americans, Weston McKennie. While Christian Pulisic makes the headlines and is Landon Donovan's second addition, McKennie is my choice because of his flexibility to play anywhere in the midfield. If he can stay healthy, my brothers podcast and I think he would be a great player to add to Anfield. Leipzig is a team that I love very much. Any discussion on RBL begins and ends with Timo Werner. It is absolutely incredible. From the American point of view, Tyler Adams must excite him. A very exciting talent with a bright future.