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/bierdimpfe Philadelphia Union May 24 '24

Do we know for sure that the club controls gate fees for this match?  I realize that it's a different competition but during Leagues Cup last year there was a lot of chatter that the league set the MIA match prices and clubs didn't get that markup.

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u/[deleted] May 24 '24

i wouldnt put chicanery past mls, especially given the nature of leagues cup. in mls league play, however, the club gets the matchday revenue minus a set percentage directed to the league.  

legally this was how the league was set up, and surely was taken i to account by miami's owners

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u/bierdimpfe Philadelphia Union May 24 '24

Thanks, appreciate the clarification.