Re: Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)
Players Strike: 2022 MLS Play suspended
4/20/22
New York, NY (AP) --- Breaking news arrived early this morning when MLS commissioner Alexi Lalas held an emergency news conference stating that the Major League Soccer player's union had developed a formula that would allow the players of the league to increase their yearly salary, plus bonuses. However, the league has rejected the proposal, stating that the formula developed interferes with the organization's plans for a World Cup bid in 2026.
"This is a sensitive subject," started Lalas, "In the history of MLS we have never had a player strike - I wish not to be part of one now. The proposal we received from Eric (Wynalda) and his party is not something the board can agree on. We have voted, and the results are in, ladies and gentleman - the proposal is denied - the season must continue."
The PFU (Player's Federation Union) had no comment as of yet, however it was quite clear what board member representative Eric Wynalda was thinking when asked on what would be the solution to the strike:
"It's a catch-22 to be honest. The only way for us to remove the unwanted strike is to pay the players more than they are currently making - I'm talking 30% increases."
According to financial analysts, the only alternate method to "free up" funds would be in regards to contractual stipulations, which involve Designated Players (DPs, international players) from within the last 3 years to be released and/or traded by the current respective MLS club.
"That is an option we have considered," replied Lalas, "But who is going to decide someone else's future like that. You? Certainly not me. We will take a vote today."
If the vote goes in favor of releasing 3-year prior DPs, this would mean the likes of Michael Owen, Jeremy Rothen, and would also include USA international abroad inbound transfers, Lam Matteo and Charlie Davies.
"This is a sensitive subject," started Lalas, "In the history of MLS we have never had a player strike - I wish not to be part of one now. The proposal we received from Eric (Wynalda) and his party is not something the board can agree on. We have voted, and the results are in, ladies and gentleman - the proposal is denied - the season must continue."
The PFU (Player's Federation Union) had no comment as of yet, however it was quite clear what board member representative Eric Wynalda was thinking when asked on what would be the solution to the strike:
"It's a catch-22 to be honest. The only way for us to remove the unwanted strike is to pay the players more than they are currently making - I'm talking 30% increases."
According to financial analysts, the only alternate method to "free up" funds would be in regards to contractual stipulations, which involve Designated Players (DPs, international players) from within the last 3 years to be released and/or traded by the current respective MLS club.
"That is an option we have considered," replied Lalas, "But who is going to decide someone else's future like that. You? Certainly not me. We will take a vote today."
If the vote goes in favor of releasing 3-year prior DPs, this would mean the likes of Michael Owen, Jeremy Rothen, and would also include USA international abroad inbound transfers, Lam Matteo and Charlie Davies.
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