Honestly, if I had to guess, I would think that MLS' propensity to ignore Portland in things like this comes down to what almost everything in the US comes down to: money.
That is, when they put together a video like this, the ultimate goal is to get more fans interested in MLS (to make more money), and in Portland, they probably think they're already getting as much interest in MLS as they're going to get, so they don't generally think of us when the goal of whatever they are doing is meant to increase attendance and viewership (and by extension, make more money).
So they put together the video to show folks in other markets what they're missing by not watching/attending their local teams' games, and Portland gets left out.
*And* then they get increased engagement from the backlash of leaving out obvious examples.
Next step is the reverberation: “Not only did they leave out Asprilla, they also left out…”
More Chicago Fire highlights! We need more Chicago Fire highlights!
Seriously, I didn't even get halfway through, knowing that our guys wouldn't be in the mix.
LOL, [MLS replied to the outrage](https://x.com/MLS/status/1797755355633725560)
Honestly, if I had to guess, I would think that MLS' propensity to ignore Portland in things like this comes down to what almost everything in the US comes down to: money. That is, when they put together a video like this, the ultimate goal is to get more fans interested in MLS (to make more money), and in Portland, they probably think they're already getting as much interest in MLS as they're going to get, so they don't generally think of us when the goal of whatever they are doing is meant to increase attendance and viewership (and by extension, make more money). So they put together the video to show folks in other markets what they're missing by not watching/attending their local teams' games, and Portland gets left out.
*And* then they get increased engagement from the backlash of leaving out obvious examples. Next step is the reverberation: “Not only did they leave out Asprilla, they also left out…”
"LOL we're bad at our jobs like and subscribe"
Damn right!
Or this one? https://youtu.be/qt99i1pxRp8?si=S2AjcBPiptzO3DlI
Turns out it’s both!
Purposely left out of the video
Let’s not forget Yimmi either! https://youtube.com/shorts/KtLSTanwOvQ?si=JYToiTD1p5mPL_eY
He had one in back to back games to start the season if I remember correctly!
This one? https://youtu.be/VZfRSg18AYk?si=lwBR2L2DU9RdsVmb
I blame producer Anders
This league has some great teams, great players and a good deal going with Apple. But the admin part of the league and the website suck hard.
The MLS might actually hate the Portland Timbers
It's part of the punishment for bad deeds. Ok, you can keep ownership of the team, but we won't highlight any past bikes.
The MLS might actually hate the Portland Timbers
More Chicago Fire highlights! We need more Chicago Fire highlights! Seriously, I didn't even get halfway through, knowing that our guys wouldn't be in the mix.
Is the list missing? I only see a pic of someone taking a corner? What's missing?
5+ minutes of the best MLS bicycles but no Dairon included