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Lou Hudson's avatar

On MLS: Bale & Vela with the Galaxy. Insigne in Toronto. Seattle’s history. Some MLS owners are serious about winning, and some simply aren’t. Too bad they didn’t have to actually try to improve their teams to avoid relegation and protect their investment.

Too bad MLS can’t at least be split into 2, 14-team, 1st & 2nd divisions based on record - yes, pro/rel, at least on a limited scale. Rivalries make fans and grow a sport. Playing home and away with ALL of your rivals would spur interest.

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Bob Lowe's avatar

Grant: if FIFA was really toying with Nixing LA and SoFi, they are beyond myopic. It must’ve been a bluff because NOT being in LA and the world’s most magnificent stadium? Gimme a break.

That said, would you be able to do a deep dive into what are the specific financial and logistical demands from FIFA for host venues? Then we can make the decision if FIFA is more of an extortion racket or a sport governing body? Lol

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