MLS's arrogant withdrawal from US Open Cup is about controlling
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The league announced it will send reserve teams to US soccer’s longest running competition in 2024
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US Open Cup, Football
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This is EMBARRASSING', Reacting to MLS' decision to leave US Open Cup, Morning Footy
Scott “Matchmaker” Michaels on LinkedIn: Gerard Piqué's Kings League Takes the Soccer World by Storm with…
James Nalton: Imagine if the Premier League decided it was somehow above competing FA Cup and withdrew all its teams from the tournament. This is what happened in the United States this
Scott “Matchmaker” Michaels on LinkedIn: We are actively seeking to engage with stakeholders in the soccer industry…
Commentary: MLS made a colossal mistake to drop U.S. Open Cup. How does the league not get that? - Yahoo Sports
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MLS unveils Leagues Cup 2023 format as MLS and LIGA MX clubs face off in World Cup-style tournament, leagues cup 2023
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BLASTING MLS' controversial plans to withdraw from Open Cup!, Call It What You Want