Huge soccer fan here. This is honestly so American of the MLS to do this. With no promotion/relegation our system is sub-par. MLS is making a business decision, they are not concerned with anything else. I've tried again and again, to get into the MLS. I can't. FA Cup is one of the greatest tourney's in any sport in the world.

Bravo, Seton! I love the DFB Pokal in Germany and wish US Soccer and MLS had a greater appreciation for all its clubs regardless of level. Sad move.

America isn't about having consequences for doing poorly. It's all about stupid and selfish. Addendum: Major props to Seton for being so passionate about it, and calling out MLS.

FACTS SETON! Literally, turning their backs on the fundamentals of the game....

Way to go, Seton!! As a USL team supporter, I love when they knock out MLS teams in the Open Cup.

Thank you for bringing attention to this fiasco at the hands of MLS thinking that its about them and only them especially to an audience to this show that may not really care about soccer in America and the importance of the US Open Cup to the growth of soccer in this country.

109 years of US sports history thrown away

Thank you for saying what needed to be said on such a large platform.

Seton probably knows that this is in the fine tradition of the NCAA which effectively banned many smaller schools from D-1 soccer back in the 80s when small schools were going to finals. They made it impossible for a school that could not provide athletic scholarships or that were D-1 in a single sport to remain in D-1. It knocked my Alma Mater out.

Best of the Week: US Soccer Federation blocked this 🙌🏻. The rules state that you HAVE to play in the Open Cup in order to keep your “First/Top Division” status

Soccer talk on DPS!? Awesome! Way to go seton.

They claim schedule congestion yet they invented two tournaments in 6 years. This is gunna take 2 games off the schedule for most teams. Dump the leagues cup!

Couldn’t have said it more perfectly myself

The greatest Danette arch is Seton becoming such a huge soccer fan.

Really bad move especially with the WC on the horizon. Smh

Agreeded. Another reason why the world look at the MLS as a lower league. They are missing the passion for growing the game and keep tradition of the oldest tournament.

Seton from the top rope!

Understand this move is all about money. MLS does not have the TV rights for the tournament, so they don't want another entity making money off their product. This move is a big step back for soccer in the U.S.

MLS wants to an ignore the way world football operates and have some sort of bizarro world type soccer federation where they don’t have to play CCL or US open Cup. While I love pro wrestling I’m not gonna have that type of environment in us soccer at all. Time for Garber to resign and appoint someone who actually cares about the worlds game in charge

I am a huge soccer/football fan. I have been a LA Galaxy fan but I will never watch or support MLS again until they go back into the US Open Cup and start promotion and relegation. SHAME ON MLS!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEVER AGAIN UNTIL THEY FIX THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pegged it, Seton.

MLS withdrew because Columbus Crew lost to a semi pro team....don't get it twisted lol

Wholeheartedly agree. Just another way of our capitalistic greed ruining the beautiful game. It’s sad really cause we claim to love “underdogs” in American sports… but we rly don’t

Seton is right

Sample 1000 people in this country. Ask them "What is the US Open Cup?" How many will say "A golf tournament"? This isnt about growing soccer. It's about co-opting the value and the credibility of MLS for the benefit of USL. Why would MLS do that?

#boycottMLS

I'm going to stop watching MLS because of this. Theyre supposed to help grow the game, but instead they choose to be selfish and greedy

So This guy is Seton ?

What does it say about the sport that amateurs think they can actually compete with the professionals?

Worst of the weekend: actually caring about American soccer during football season.