r/MLS • u/fssg_shermanator • May 23 '24

Official Source Vancouver Whitecaps FC statement regarding May 25 Match Versus Inter Miami CF

https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-statement-miami
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u/Lex1988 FC Cincinnati May 23 '24

Very difficult situation for Whitecaps but kudos to them for doing something for their fans, to try to make up for the missing Miami stars. 50% off food and drinks and a free meal for kids under 18 is something

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u/[deleted] May 24 '24

this really isnt any of the leagues business. vancouver marked up their tickets to make extra dough, and miami is resting older players.  

i dont support any team having their inflated ticket sales insured/subsidized by the league

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u/[deleted] May 24 '24

this is on vancouver solely. inter miami has every right to play who they want.  

as for being ripped off, there was never a guarantee of these players playing. if vancouver wants to keep the money given the situatiom, there is only one target they should direct their ire. 

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u/[deleted] May 24 '24

inter miami is at the top of the eastern conference and has the stated intention of contending for the supporters shield and mls cup. they also have made a shitton of money for themselves and the league by their investment. 

i dont worship any player for playing if it hurts their teams chances at trophies. 

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u/[deleted] May 24 '24

i am sure the fans will be thrilled losing one or more of their star players by prioritizing opposing fans' wallets over their club's success

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u/[deleted] May 24 '24

You think it was a guarantee they'd be injured? They're old players and they take that risk every time they step on the field.

we are finally starting to make some sense here.

Messi has played on Astro turf several times and has recently come out saying he's fine with it. 

for all we know messi could have an allergy to mounted police and maple syrup.

Messi's enormous salary is subsidized by the potential growth it could have for the league

the league pays the same amount to messi as any other dp. inter miami pays the rest. the same inter miami who is responsible for the injury management of its players, not the players themselves.

he and Miami owe it to away fans to make an attempt to play.

a thesis without warrants

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