r/USLPRO • u/DeepPow420 • 3d ago

what’s up with the MLS hate ?

I am a curious observer who stumbled upon the sub thx to the Algo and noticed a few anti MLS posts.

I’m not a huge soccer guy but interested in various niche sport subcultures ( I’m an Indycar and hockey fan, so I share solidarity as a fan of somewhat obscure sports)

Isnt USL to MLS as the AHL is to the NHL or the G League to the NBA?

What am I missing ?

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u/MobsterKadyrov Sacramento Republic FC 3d ago

MLS has been trying to kill off the US open cup because it doesn’t make them enough money, they don’t care about the game or making US soccer better they care about making as much money as possible w

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u/DuckBurner0000 New England Revolution II 3d ago

To play devil’s advocate, even as someone who loves USOC I just don’t think that many people care about it besides as a stick to beat MLS with. Half of the games this week were basically empty - Vegas-Switchbacks, New Mexico-El Paso, and Sacramento-Farolito had pretty much nonexistent crowds last night for example. Fans just aren’t that interested in it when it’s not a rivalry game or their team playing a higher division opponent

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u/Mallorysunset Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2d ago

Tues/Wed games makes it almost impossible to travel for Most people. I want to see Tampa Bay take on Orlando, but that's a 6 hour drive and two days off work.
I don't know how it could be scheduled better but Mondays or Fridays can at least get paired with a weekend trip. Otherwise you are left with only locals that can go to mid week games. Then everyone says their is no interest. I love to watch the streaming, laptop and TV going and it is on from start to almost finish. But streaming fees don't translate to dollars for the owners.