No one brings the money like Messi does, there is no comparison that can be made with Seattle pulling power.

MLS CUP 2024 vs 2025 Viewership Comparison.

MLS CUP Total Viewers (all platforms)
2024 = 1.8 million
2025 = 4.6 million

MLS CUP U.S. Linear TV (FOX/Fox Deportes)
2024 = 468,000
2025 = 994,000 (preliminary data)

Messi in a final = eyes = money.

The question you should ask if why did my post make you so mad?

I bleed purple and wouldn't have it any other way.

It's the facts above that are the conflict. Doesn't matter what team he played for, it would be the same situation on a deal only he has.

They were the best team and deserved to win it. That doesn't change the above facts that I stated.