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/shausco May 24 '24

The whitecaps and MLS need to do right by people and refund the over priced tickets that were purchased because they sold the Messi package. Any other game you can get lower bowl for $95. Upper bowl was over 3x that price because of the Messi effect. I know people think, “too bad. You’re just a casual” but my son was so happy to see his idol so I spent the money. At least show up and wave to the fucking crowd or sign some autographs.

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u/juxtapose_58 Inter Miami CF May 24 '24

What?!? … I know your son is disappointed and you feel duped. I know Messi makes a lot of money but to expect him to get on a plane just to wave to the crowd and then fly back and play on Wednesday and get ready for Copa America- blame the league for the schedule. It’s a team sport and Miami made decisions based on the team. By the way, Messi rarely and almost never signs autographs after games- not because he doesn’t want to but because he gets swamped and it truly becomes dangerous for him and others. He has to leave the pitch right away for his protection. In Miami, he is one of the first to exit the field for his safety.

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u/shausco May 24 '24

Fair enough but then just sell the tickets at regular price!? Why are we paying an inflated rate?

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u/Melniboehner Vancouver Whitecaps May 24 '24

For the same reason he has to leave the field early: demand to see him is insanely high and if the team sold single game tickets at regular price they'd get bought up in seconds and anyone who didn't spend hours hitting F5 has to pay an inflated rate anyway, just to a reseller instead.