US Open Cup (as currently constructed) can be a loss leader for lower division clubs
Hosting matches sometimes isn't a good idea
Every year around this time we hear a chorus of claims that lower division clubs should automatically host US Open Cup matches versus MLS sides. Yet, every year when the draw for the first round MLS clubs participate comes out (this year it’s Round 3) howls emanate from fans of the competition across the country.
Before going on in this discussion, it i…
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