Major League Soccer (MLS) will not send its first teams to the U.S. Open Cup in 2024, instead opting to enter teams from MLS Next Pro. This decision has drawn criticism and has led to U.S. Soccer denying MLS's request to enter its MLS Next Pro teams in the Open Cup, sparking outrage among fans. The dispute between MLS and U.S. Soccer has caused a stir within the soccer community, with discussions on the power dynamics and the future of the sport in the United States.
“MLS, as a business, is going to do what is best for MLS.” @AlexiLalas speaks on the news surrounding the U.S. Open Cup ⬇️ https://t.co/KHTF8FDuqi
After U.S. Soccer Denies Open Cup Plan, What Will MLS Want Instead? https://t.co/qRONOjypGt
"The way that you do that, is to make it worth their while." 💵 @AlexiLalas on how to introduce the promotion/relegation system within MLS ⬇️⬆️ https://t.co/I2lAgisyo5
"The way that you do that, is to make it worth their while." 💵 @AlexiLalas on how to introduce the promotion/relegation system within Major League Soccer (MLS) ⬇️⬆️ https://t.co/Du4ai2inxi
First MLS wanted to abandon the only association soccer event we have - in the @OpenCup. Now they want to control all #USMNT and #USWNT matches. MLS can’t help falling over themselves trying to monopolize the sport. Time to give back the $50M donation, and try to save the soul… https://t.co/CSJVTXDoqe
MLS and U.S. Soccer are battling over top teams being sent to the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. @_DavidRumsey breaks down what it could mean moving forward. https://t.co/sLOYmkj2e4 https://t.co/vQMc5UhhfL
📰 // We enjoyed having @MLSist with us for #MLSCup. You can read his unique view of the 2023 #MLS season's showpiece from the perspective of the match officials in the @TheAthletic (subscription needed) >> https://t.co/DDqqRJlqQd. #PRO https://t.co/XbEi1Qruvy
Major League Soccer's request not to send its top teams to the U.S. Open Cup in 2024 has been denied. The dispute between MLS and U.S. Soccer has sparked some outrage in fans who feel it’s damaging the spirit of the game in the United States. https://t.co/sLOYmkj2e4 https://t.co/0kVH1sEU1n
"That is something that MLS needs to not fix, but aspire to change." @AlexiLalas answers your questions from #AskAlexi on why you should continue to be a fan of you favorite MLS clubs/players and how they can stay in their club for longer 🗣️ https://t.co/wQs9QqptPi
U.S. Soccer has denied a request from Major League to allow teams from its MLS Next Pro league to represent MLS clubs in the annual U.S. Open Cup.
The U.S. Soccer Federation has rejected MLS’s effort to send developmental squads to the U.S. Open Cup, an embarrassment to MLS, which caused a stir when it announced its U.S.-based teams would not participate in the competition in 2024. https://t.co/f1R13docNi
NEW: U.S. Soccer has denied MLS the necessary waiver to field its developmental teams in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. How did it come to this, what was the fallout, and what comes next? @PaulTenorio, @MLSist, and I dissect a seismic sequence of events: https://t.co/HzwsrYzUn4
On @TheAthleticSCCR, @jeffrueter, @PaulTenorio & I have a primer on the current drama between US Soccer & MLS re: MLS’ attempt to pull its teams out of the Open Cup. Lots to unpack here. What a mess. https://t.co/QELeQV1Kmz
So it's a no to Next Pro teams. MLS says it's "committed to finding a viable solution for the 2024 tournament and is working to find a pathway that addresses its goals and concerns." https://t.co/PQdmDDQuDH
New at @SBJ: @USSoccer rejected @MLS' request to allow reserve teams playing in MLS Next Pro to participate in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. The idea was that the reserve teams would play instead of MLS' first teams. The decision sets up a high-stakes standoff. https://t.co/I6mywnlA2e
U.S. Soccer fires back after Open Cup snub, rejecting MLS plan https://t.co/YlAeDNiJjA
U.S. Soccer says no to MLS plan to send Next Pro teams to U.S. Open Cup https://t.co/qCiGD18mj5 via @stltoday
US Soccer rejects MLS’s plan to pull teams from Open Cup https://t.co/Kgf0nxMkXl
NEWS: MLS and the U.S. Soccer Federation announced that the federation did not grant a necessary waiver to allow its franchises to field its developmental Next Pro teams in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. More from @jeffrueter and @MLSist ⤵️ https://t.co/lJKIt26ajs
U.S. Soccer says no thanks to MLS plan to sent Next Pro teams to Open Cup, so league won't be represented in 2024 tournament in any form (except for independently operated Next Pro teams) https://t.co/PQdmDDQuDH
NEW: Initial headline after U.S. Soccer declines MLS request to have its developmental Next Pro teams participate in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. More to come on this from @MLSist, @PaulTenorio, and myself. https://t.co/QQrTDCbThE
Well then. U.S. Soccer issued a statement that it has denied MLS' request to have MLS Next Pro teams represent MLS in the U.S. Open Cup. And a subsequent statement from MLS: https://t.co/unWVosuNIs https://t.co/bRBSkrThdO
Great news from US Soccer this morning as MLS has been denied in its request to leave its top teams out of the U.S. Open Cup. The Cup is US Soccer’s oldest, most inclusive and treasured competition. Tremendous decision by @ussoccer https://t.co/YbDffZc3NN
USSF denies Major League Soccer’s request to let third-tier MLS Next Pro teams rep the nation’s top flight in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. https://t.co/PxZAxCqcPr
US SOCCER DENIES MLS REQUEST TO PULL FIRST TEAMS FROM THE US OPEN CUP. 🏆 https://t.co/Vn3fco8dPx
A statement from Major League Soccer. https://t.co/1Zk6lVNK3D
BREAKING: U.S. Soccer has denied MLS's request to withdraw their first teams from the U.S. Open Cup. Their press release: https://t.co/CHBSAW2bwB
U.S. Soccer has notified MLS that the federation is "not prepared to grant the necessary waiver" for third-division MLS Next Pro clubs owned by MLS owners to participate in the U.S. Open Cup. League says it is "committed to finding a viable solution for the 2024 tournament."
U.S. Soccer has denied MLS's request to enter its MLS Next Pro teams in the Open Cup.
Great to see @@HiMyNameIsSeton on the @dpshow helping to spread the word & speak out against it this decision That last 30 seconds summarizes how it feels to be a fan of domestic leagues and the US Open Cup and how MLS doesn’t care about the big picture, the fans, or the history https://t.co/MysdH9DcaJ
"The power dynamic is going to be tested." @AlexiLalas on MLS, the U.S. Soccer Federation, and Open Cup ⬇️ https://t.co/YYNUOnspbY
"It's time for U.S. Soccer to seriously consider stripping MLS of it's Division 1 status. ... you cannot be a Division 1 league if you don't want to compete." 😯 (via @SebiSalazarFUT) https://t.co/DkzKKjxad1
In case you didn't see this move (which has been panned by everyone) last night: MLS teams will send Next Pro clubs to U.S. Open Cup in 2024 https://t.co/jXxB5vrdAf via @stltoday
MLS teams will send Next Pro clubs to U.S. Open Cup in 2024. This decision does not appear to be drawing rave reviews https://t.co/jXxB5vrdAf via @stltoday
MLS to keep its teams out of U.S. Open Cup for first time - The Washington Post By @ThomasFloyd https://t.co/1nqDkV7N7i
Major League Soccer will not send its first teams to the U.S. Open Cup in 2024, instead opting to enter teams from MLS Next Pro. MLS commish Don Garber hinted at this last week and today it's official.