tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post2854722153424532889..comments2024-03-09T20:37:14.671-06:00Comments on Down the Byline: The US Open CupMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931590118053363115noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-48730158748643836832011-02-18T11:15:52.889-06:002011-02-18T11:15:52.889-06:00I went to a Red Bulls play-in game to qualify for ...I went to a Red Bulls play-in game to qualify for the cup last year and had a blast with 1,000 other diehard fans on a weeknight. Never thought about prize money being used to grow the tournament but if teams were playing for $1 million or $500k it could generate attention and encourage MLS teams to take the Cup more seriously. <br /><br />I'm not a supporter of random blind drawing for the final venue mainly because it can't ensure good attendance. It would be too bad for the Cup to start to raise its profile only for a final to be played in an empty stadium.Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688210316018285230noreply@blogger.com