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Posted on 2/23/25 at 9:58 pm to lsugorilla
I don’t think it makes sense to pretend moving their franchises to D1 means anything. The gulf is massive and stingy owners in small markets aren’t a threat to MLS
They will however serve their purpose in getting the MLS to get their shite together on basic things (e.g. TV access), so it’s a win for all. If MLS is threatened or see something working for USL, they’ll do what needs to be done
If nothing else, the USL’s growth does wonders for the youth game in those markets and if we get these franchises stabilized, we could actually start to dream of a pro/rel world
They will however serve their purpose in getting the MLS to get their shite together on basic things (e.g. TV access), so it’s a win for all. If MLS is threatened or see something working for USL, they’ll do what needs to be done
If nothing else, the USL’s growth does wonders for the youth game in those markets and if we get these franchises stabilized, we could actually start to dream of a pro/rel world
This post was edited on 2/23/25 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 2/23/25 at 10:14 pm to Broski
quote:I don’t see the logic in this assertion. People aren’t watching an inferior product over MLS just because it has pro/rel
It only (potentially) works if they institute pro/rel immediately
If they want to have any prayer in closing the drastic talent gap they have to give owners incentive to drop big coin. That is mutually exclusive with pro/rel
20 of the USL’s 24 clubs have founding years that start with “201x”. When they’re stable organizations and fixtures in their community and span longer than 1 generation of fans, then we can start the pro/rel talk
Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:12 pm to RemouladeSawce
I think the huge difference is lots of USL franchises have more a club feel than the soulless MLS.
USL has more grassroots feel to it
USL has more grassroots feel to it
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:30 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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USL has more grassroots feel to it
A lot of good that will do if their teams line up across from MLS
Posted on 3/1/25 at 2:44 pm to chalmetteowl
The USL final got better ratings on tv than MLS Cup……..
Posted on 3/1/25 at 4:10 pm to chalmetteowl
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A lot of good that will do if their teams line up across from MLS
MLS pulling most teams out of US Open Cup shows MLS is scared. Trying to limit the damage
Posted on 3/1/25 at 9:49 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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The USL final got better ratings on tv than MLS Cup…
Because you can actually watch the games. MLS signed their death sentence with this AppleTV deal.
Posted on 3/4/25 at 11:32 am to RemouladeSawce
The MLS isn’t much older
Posted on 3/4/25 at 11:37 am to lsugorilla
I think it’s interesting that they are putting more teams in markets to compete with the MLS and MLS Next Pro.
Dallas is getting one in 2027, soon after the World Cup.
They will also build a new stadium (I don’t know where)
Edit: looks like they’re trying to put it in Garland. I’m kinda surprised because that’s not far from the FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco.
Dallas is getting one in 2027, soon after the World Cup.
They will also build a new stadium (I don’t know where)
Edit: looks like they’re trying to put it in Garland. I’m kinda surprised because that’s not far from the FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco.
This post was edited on 3/4/25 at 11:41 am
Posted on 3/4/25 at 11:43 am to theGarnetWay
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paywall subscription service is such a pain in the arse.
What do you think Paramount+ (EPL) and ESPN are, free?
Posted on 3/4/25 at 12:10 pm to Smokin Joe Dumas
quote:But the MLS as a brand has a 30 year head start, is entrenched in the Top 30 markets, and has far superior financial backing
The MLS isn’t much older
Posted on 3/4/25 at 2:07 pm to LemmyLives
There is a difference between the best leagues putting some of their matches on streaming platform when the rest are on traditional tv part of a basic package. To a sub standard league putting 95% of its matches behind a paywall that takes extra hoops to subscribe too. Not to mention most the matches come on at the same time.
Posted on 3/4/25 at 2:11 pm to LemmyLives
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What do you think Paramount+ (EPL) and ESPN are, free?
The issue is that MLS is a paywall within a paywall.
Posted on 3/4/25 at 4:06 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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There is a difference between the best leagues putting some of their matches on streaming platform when the rest are on traditional tv part of a basic package. To a sub standard league putting 95% of its matches behind a paywall that takes extra hoops to subscribe too. Not to mention most the matches come on at the same time.
This. Plus Peacock actually makes the EPL more accessible to Americans, even more accessible to Americans than it is to English, than without it. The MLS went from pretty accessible to almost exclusively behind a paywall.
Posted on 3/5/25 at 9:34 pm to theGarnetWay
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Posted on 3/6/25 at 1:13 am to lsugorilla
I'm pretty impressed with USL facilities and fanbase. Most games I see have pretty good crowds. I love the suburban/neighborhood feel some of these stadiums are in. Feels like a real club.
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