MLS-U.S. Open Cup spat begs a provocative question: Who controls

The mid-December rebellion that rattled American soccer was something of an existential moment for the federation.

USSF denies MLS petition of sending reserve sides to US Open Cup - Bolavip US

MLS proves with U.S. Open Cup move it doesn't get soccer tradition - Los Angeles Times

BLASTING MLS' controversial plans to withdraw from Open Cup!, Call It What You Want

USSF refuses MLS attempt to pull top rosters from U.S. Open Cup

OFFSIDE REMARKS: MLS spits in the face of U.S. Soccer and U.S. soccer - Front Row Soccer

MLS's arrogant withdrawal from US Open Cup is about controlling Messi Mania, MLS

USSF refuses MLS attempt to pull top rosters from US Open Cup – NBC 6 South Florida

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will not play in the US Open Cup as MLS gets what it wants and will only send eight teams to the 110-year old tournament

Trying to support MLS and they do this: #football #soccer #futbol