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Post by loJic on Dec 16, 2023 10:38:38 GMT -6
www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39120689/mls-pulls-first-teams-us-open-cup-play-reserves"Major League Soccer will not send its first teams to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2024, instead opting to enter teams from MLS Next Pro, the league's 2-year-old development league, to participate in the country's oldest soccer tournament, the league announced Friday. The decision comes after MLS commissioner Don Garber criticized the state of the tournament during the open session of the U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors meeting in May, calling it "a very poor reflection on what it is that we're trying to do with soccer at the highest level.""
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Post by loJic on Dec 16, 2023 10:45:21 GMT -6
I'll add some context to this. The rumor is MLS did not inform US Soccer of their first team's departure from the competition. It is required in the USSF Professional League Standards that all sanctioned leagues participate in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. From what is written and without any other information than what is in front of us, it would seem that MLS are in clear violation of the PLS. This puts US Soccer in a position to choose to let MLS do as they please or will they enforce this and threaten MLS's Division I sanctioning. My take is MLS is drawing a line in the sand and telling US Soccer and FIFA that they're comfortable with challenging how soccer is governed. MLS is structured like the NFL. There have been continued talks of a "Super League" in Europe, which mimics the MLS, happening eventually. If MLS can get away with violating a rule under a FIFA sanctioned governing body then we're headed into a critical time period for the sport globally. If you'd like to educate yourself on this subject, I'd recommend giving Mr. Chris Kessell a follow on Twitter. |
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Post by pOkLE on Dec 17, 2023 9:45:32 GMT -6
I'll add some context to this. The rumor is MLS did not inform US Soccer of their first team's departure from the competition. It is required in the USSF Professional League Standards that all sanctioned leagues participate in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. From what is written and without any other information than what is in front of us, it would seem that MLS are in clear violation of the PLS. This puts US Soccer in a position to choose to let MLS do as they please or will they enforce this and threaten MLS's Division I sanctioning. My take is MLS is drawing a line in the sand and telling US Soccer and FIFA that they're comfortable with challenging how soccer is governed. MLS is structured like the NFL. There have been continued talks of a "Super League" in Europe, which mimics the MLS, happening eventually. If MLS can get away with violating a rule under a FIFA sanctioned governing body then we're headed into a critical time period for the sport globally. If you'd like to educate yourself on this subject, I'd recommend giving Mr. Chris Kessell a follow on Twitter. MLS has always ignored its solidarity payment obligation. It doesn’t really surprise you, does it? But definitely a sad day for the Open Cup if mls is able to pull out. |
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Post by loJic on Dec 19, 2023 12:52:59 GMT -6
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Post by soccerbr on Dec 20, 2023 10:02:31 GMT -6
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Post by loJic on Dec 20, 2023 10:08:37 GMT -6
Just came here to post this.  |
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Post by loJic on Dec 20, 2023 10:09:20 GMT -6
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Post by soccerbr on Dec 20, 2023 10:13:07 GMT -6
How much more does the Open Cup add to their already "congested" schedule? |
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Post by loJic on Dec 20, 2023 10:17:33 GMT -6
How much more does the Open Cup add to their already "congested" schedule? To me "congested" means "opportunities to injure brand name players, ala Messi, that hinders Apple TVs ability to sell, sell, sell" |
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Post by loJic on Dec 22, 2023 10:25:03 GMT -6
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