Major League Soccer’s cold and calculated decision to exit the US Open Cup has had a dramatic impact on the credibility of America’s elite league. Many die-hard Major League Soccer fans have criticized the league for its lack of respect for American soccer. As usual, we delve deeper into the subject. We discuss whether the US Open Cup can survive without MLS if MLS teams owned by the NFL deliberately want to stunt the growth of soccer in this country, and how Major League Soccer’s target demographic is a factor key in these decisions.
Subsequently, what role did MLS rights holder Apple play with team owners making this decision? Additionally, what should soccer fans do to get MLS to reverse its decision? Additionally, we discuss how the US Open Cup plans to market the competition differently in 2024. Last but not least, is US Soccer capable of removing D1 sanctions from Major League Soccer?
MLS abandons US Open Cup
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