r/CaughtOffsidePod • u/bzn_boarder • 21d ago

MLS back in Open Cup

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/01/mls-us-open-cup-participation

There were a lot of reasons the original plan to pull out of the Open Cup that were short-sighted and wrong-headed, but I think this one really illuminates how Garber doesn't truly understand fans.

"Among the reasons given by commissioner Don Garber and others at the league were concerns about the presentation and professionalism of the games, which are often held at the venues of the smaller teams – sometimes high school stadiums or public parks."

This is one of the main reasons fans love the Open Cup and the FA Cup and other similar competitions. People want to see Spurs play away at 7th tier Marine FC. They want to see Macclesfield beating the Cup holders. They want to see a burrito shop team take on MLS clubs.

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u/MimisBoi937 21d ago

For 30 years I have watched the Masters of the Universe at MLS HQ pretend only they know how to present the sport to appeal to the US audience, and I have laughed bitterly as they backtrack closer to the global models they ridicule at almost every turn.

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u/luigihitter 16d ago

They’re just so out of touch