Rudyjax said:

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I think we do need to advance to a top 5 league so that playing professional soccer means you're rich.

That's how the game will compete for more of our top athletes.

But without champions league, you're right it'll be tough.

Not young players want to go to Europe.

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when was the last time you looked at salaries in the MLS?

PatAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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I think we do need to advance to a top 5 league so that playing professional soccer means you're rich.

That's how the game will compete for more of our top athletes.

But without champions league, you're right it'll be tough.

Not young players want to go to Europe.

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when was the last time you looked at salaries in the MLS?

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League minimum. $80k.

He's just out here stat padding lol

Messi plays in Dallas this Sunday night now.

And if both his Miami and Houston both win on Sunday, Messi would play Houston next but idk where.

Miami

Based on '22 standings

Rudyjax said:

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PatAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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I think we do need to advance to a top 5 league so that playing professional soccer means you're rich.

That's how the game will compete for more of our top athletes.

But without champions league, you're right it'll be tough.

Not young players want to go to Europe.

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when was the last time you looked at salaries in the MLS?

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League minimum. $80k.

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What's that in any other sport you can go pro in?
No one dreams about going pro in a sport and imagining making the league minimum,lol

Aggie1188 said:

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Messi plays in Dallas this Sunday night now.

And if both his Miami and Houston both win on Sunday, Messi would play Houston next but idk where.

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Resale tickets are already minimum $700-800.

Hoping by next season tickets for miami games arent insane.

Tickets for his opening night were going for $50-200 right before the game.

Dallas goes on sale at 11 by the way.

"For VIP members, a presale email will go out Wednesday night from 10:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. The VIP access presale will begin at 11 p.m. The email will include a special link to purchase tickets and a one-time passcode for you to purchase up to four tickets.

Tickets will start at $199 and will be available at price points of $199, $249, $399 and $499. Over 80% of the tickets will be at the $199 and $249 price points. "

Lol tickets for the FC Dallas game last night started at like $20. 8x markup for Messi. I'm good. Have to buy 2 new vehicles soon.

PatAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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PatAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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I think we do need to advance to a top 5 league so that playing professional soccer means you're rich.

That's how the game will compete for more of our top athletes.

But without champions league, you're right it'll be tough.

Not young players want to go to Europe.

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when was the last time you looked at salaries in the MLS?

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League minimum. $80k.

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What's that in any other sport you can go pro in?
No one dreams about going pro in a sport and imagining making the league minimum,lol

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According to google, over a million for NBA and goes up with each year of experience. $750k for nfl and goes up about $100k for each year of experience.

Wow, FC Dallas is taking that scalper cut right off the top

mavsfan4ever said:

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PatAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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PatAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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I think we do need to advance to a top 5 league so that playing professional soccer means you're rich.

That's how the game will compete for more of our top athletes.

But without champions league, you're right it'll be tough.

Not young players want to go to Europe.

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when was the last time you looked at salaries in the MLS?

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League minimum. $80k.

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What's that in any other sport you can go pro in?
No one dreams about going pro in a sport and imagining making the league minimum,lol

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According to google, over a million for NBA and goes up with each year of experience. $750k for nfl and goes up about $100k for each year of experience.

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And they don't understand there are 10x's more jobs in professional soccer than in NBA or NFL or MLB.
If you want to be a pro athlete, soccer is by far your best option.

AgRyan04 said:

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Wow, FC Dallas is taking that scalper cut right off the top

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Chance he doesn't even play

https://www.reddit.com/r/fcdallas/comments/15gpklq/inter_miami_hasnt_even_won_yet_and_this_is_my

Aggie09Derek said:

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AgRyan04 said:

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Wow, FC Dallas is taking that scalper cut right off the top

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Chance he doesn't even play

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There's always a chance.

Why do you say that?

AgRyan04 said:

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Wow, FC Dallas is taking that scalper cut right off the top

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Soccer Federation sets the prices, not FCD.

Short rest and 100 degree weather

I didn't say how big of a chance that is…but lol if he doesn't and everyone paid $200+ for the game

Aggie09Derek said:

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Short rest and 100 degree weather

I didn't say how big of a chance that is…but lol if he doesn't and everyone paid $200+ for the game

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He's going to **** his pants when he gets off the plane.

Rudyjax said:

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Aggie09Derek said:

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AgRyan04 said:

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Wow, FC Dallas is taking that scalper cut right off the top

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Chance he doesn't even play

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There's always a chance.

Why do you say that?

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I think I bought tickets to see Zlatan play FC Dallas and on both occasions he didn't even travel with LA.

Then they're the ones sticking it to them

Austin didn't advance but season ticket holders had to commit in advance for everything beyond the group stage and the prices were comparable to a regular season ticket price.

Bale with LAFC last year was the same...it was a crap shoot.

Thst being said, I think Messi will play at least some. The league would get too much push back

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Then they're the ones sticking it to them

Austin didn't advance but season ticket holders had to commit in advance for everything beyond the group stage and the prices were comparable to a regular season ticket price.

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If you committed to entire Leagues Cup then you had a discounted price.

As for "will he play" - MLS is handling Messi like the amazing opportunity it is. They've got the entire league centered around gaining more and more exposure. He may not play a full game, but almost zero chance he doesn't get on the field.

Lots of poepl around the stadium had their phones out watching the Miami game. The TVs around concessions were split between Miami and the actual FCD game in the stadium.

LIONEL MESSI SCORES AGAINpic.twitter.com/bkFRUAsuha

— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) August 7, 2023

Paxton really Rapinoe'd that kick.

This game was amazing.

Jesus F. Is not the striker that the usmnt needs.

AggieShanks said:

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Jesus F. Is not the striker that the usmnt needs.

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He's a good player, just not world stage caliber.

ac04 said:

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one of the coolest things i've ever attended.

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I'm so jealous.
I'm kicking myself for not buying the $200 tickets and selling half to pay for mine.

Rudyjax said:

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AggieShanks said:

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Jesus F. Is not the striker that the usmnt needs.

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He's a good player, just not world stage caliber.

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In build-ups he makes good decisions. In front of the goal with the ball at his feet he's technical. he has a poacher's instinct. and mostly, he did well last night, but you're spot on. He's only 22 and I get the feeing he's already close to his max potential. hard to believe he's only 22. Maybe he'll find another level.

N/M - old tweet. Not sure how much to believe in it

MESSI FROM DEEP!!pic.twitter.com/HXyFFWNMOY

— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) August 15, 2023

You can't convince me at this point that the MLS haven't arranged for teams to throw their games and give Miami a cup run to generate interest. Too many "magical" moments for Messi in this run. The late FK goal. The insane FC Dallas comeback and ridiculous OG by Dallas.