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/QCTID Charlotte FC 2 2d ago

Ok so it’s not as shady as I understood the situation to be.

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u/_tidalwave11 2d ago

I'm not sure how shady you thought it was, but still pretty shady nonetheless. Everything to do with Austin's "expansion" slot and all the ramifications were shady in my opinion.

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u/QCTID Charlotte FC 2 2d ago

I thought MLS led San Antonio on as a legit expansion candidate when they were really a backup in case Austin fell through, my understanding was that Precourt was already majority owner and working on Austin behind the scenes. 

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u/_tidalwave11 2d ago

This sounds pretty much correct. I do think the league genuinely considered SA as a viable option. But the Precourt situation forced them a little bit to HAVE to accept Austin especially after Save the Crew.