“This is the earliest I’ve ever been released from this purgatory,” stated Whitecaps fan Andrew Williams. “Typically the Whitecaps wait until a few games to give up the season and let the fans go home, but this year they decided to let us all go with a residing thump. I’m going to focus on the Canucks, take in the BC Sportsmen’s Show and probably go to the auto show.”

Other fans were looking at the news with a sadder lens as our reporters in Nashville found out first hand.

“I thought we would have a few more games before we were done for the season,” stated Nashville fan Eddie Portenza. “It’s just sad that it’s one and done. Now I’m going to have to wait another 364 days before soccer starts back up again.”

For their part, Timbers fans blamed the referees for their 3-1 loss to Minnesota United as fan Andrea Guzman stated, “That wasn’t offside. It was never offside. That game should’ve been a 3-2 loss.”

Our reporter in New York City spoke to fans of NYCFC who insisted that they get credit for starting on the road as one fan stated, “You can’t be knocked out of the league on the first day if you start on the road. That’s how it works. It’s in the rules somewhere. YOU CANT.”

We attempted to reach out to Miami fans, but they were unavailable having already head to the gorgeous beaches and vibrant nightlife to soak their disappointments in a fervent club scene and the lapping waves of the Atlantic.

The Nutmeg News will have more as more teams end their season in one week.



