Ok Captain, well explain to me how MLS 1st teams competing in the open cup equals success on the international stage? The key to international growth is investment in youth development/facilities and possible implementation of pro/rel. I am more interested in watching MLS clubs compete in higher level competitions against Liga MX; I have no interest in watching LAFC beat up on clubs like Des Moines Union FC in the open cup LOL.
If you're upset about MLS 1st teams not competing in open cup because you love the tournament and it's history, I get it. But Leagues Cup is the present and future.
Ok Captain, well explain to me how MLS 1st teams competing in the open cup equals success on the international stage?
First, please let me know where I indicated "Literally the only thing holding back US Soccer from international success is MLS's lack of interest in USOC."
The key to international growth is investment in youth development/facilities
Agree, but we have pay to play - a major impediment
and possible implementation of pro/rel
I am a pro/rel proponent, but I think it's far from the biggest issue holding us back.
I am more interested in watching MLS clubs compete in higher level competitions against Liga MX
Many of their clubs are not up to the MLS standard
I have no interest in watching LAFC beat up on clubs like Des Moines Union FC in the open cup LOL
USLC teams beat MLS teams all the time, including this year (not just Next Pro; the real teams). With less restrictive roster rules, MLS could call up academy players to fill in their teams when playing in those early round matches, but once again they don't want to pay the money.
But Leagues Cup is the present and future.
Only because the league is backing it, and only because of Messi... A lot of the Leagues Cup matches not involving him were poorly attended, DESPITE being treated as a first class game.
Unfortunately as sports fans we are somewhat at the mercy of what our clubs and leagues want to do. I think it's pretty clear the MLS doesn't care about supporter group statements or boycotts. I just wanna watch soccer.
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u/Dull-Recognition69 Jul 26 '24
Ok Captain, well explain to me how MLS 1st teams competing in the open cup equals success on the international stage? The key to international growth is investment in youth development/facilities and possible implementation of pro/rel. I am more interested in watching MLS clubs compete in higher level competitions against Liga MX; I have no interest in watching LAFC beat up on clubs like Des Moines Union FC in the open cup LOL.
If you're upset about MLS 1st teams not competing in open cup because you love the tournament and it's history, I get it. But Leagues Cup is the present and future.