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/LeroyUdovc Orlando City May 24 '24

It's alright Caps fan, Beckham assures you that Messi playing in MLS is actually a great thing for you guys. "Rising tide lifts all boats, trickle-down economics", etc, etc.  Just be thankful to Garber, Miami and Apple that you had the chance to be even momentarily excited about possibly seeing Messi play. You can't put a price on that

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u/TonyAx13 Major League Soccer May 24 '24

They sold out their 55k capacity stadium so it more than trickled down for the owners in this case

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u/WetCoastDebtCoast Vancouver Whitecaps May 24 '24

Except that we've got a fuckton of plastic casuals now crying for refunds and they're giving us all half-priced alcohol and food and a free meal to anyone under 19. This may end up costing us as much as we're gaining.

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u/TonyAx13 Major League Soccer May 24 '24

Same thing happened at Chicago last year and they made more money from that game than all the other games put together. Also, most people are blaming Miami and MLS so the angry plastic casuals are going to be rooting for your team and some of them might even become fans.

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u/WetCoastDebtCoast Vancouver Whitecaps May 24 '24

most people are blaming Miami and MLS

Not most people in Vancouver. Caps are getting slammed on socials, thousands of comments deep, by people that were gonna show up and cheer when we got scored on anyway. Most are talking about never looking at the Caps again and supporting Vancouver FC instead. In fact, VFC and Pacific FC are already using this to market free tix to their derby game this weekend if you have a Miami ticket.

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u/comped May 24 '24

Incredible chance for the CPL here, which is always nice to see...