@kkfla737 VAR is about stopping the blatant cheating inherent in the game, from Hand of God to Henry against Ireland. There is way more honor in American games than anything offered by soccer.
@soccerreform The chorus of people back in the day complaining of NASL and MLS games in NFL stadiums was pretty quiet, wasn’t it? Investment in stadiums, training grounds and academies? Totally superfluous
@a_certain_sound@reformussoccer This “idea” is already implemented by two European leagues. The “idea” is already a reality in two leagues governed by UEFA.
@phil_denton@IHateSoccerPod Says FIFA for one. For professional and international transfers, FIFA requires both the buying and selling clubs to enter the player's details and contractual agreements into the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS). Without a sanction, a club cannot do this.
@phil_denton@IHateSoccerPod Without sanctioning a club can’t sign international players, has insurance, dilemmas and no owner accountability. Besides that, not very important
@MLSist VAR exists because of fan demand, and fan’s inherent desire to blame outside forces for a club’s defeat. Who would they blame if perfection existed?
@MLSist It’s LA and no one cares about any sporting event. I attended college football championship game at SoFi and had to explain to a bewildered waitress why everyone at breakfast was dressed in red and black.