THE STARTING 11: Other Things MLS Refs are at Fault For
It’s been the story of this young season so far. Barely a MLS match passes by without some level of officiating controversy. Bad result? Ref’s fault. Beer prices too high? Refs. Piss on your own leg at the urinal? Definitely refs. However, it’s not always the most obvious of things that this league’s officials have been at fault for…
11. Stifling global football superstar Mista and not letting him flourish in MLS like the peacock he is
10. The Great Red Cardboard Shortage of 2011
9. Hurting sales of tight neon golf shirts across North America
8. Toronto FC – 2007 through 2014 (Source: MLSE)
7. Crystal Pepsi
6. Destroying the tourism industry of Toledo
5. Never putting an end to the paternity questions surrounding the infamous “Who’s Your Father, Referee?” legal battle
4. Not allowing 4th officials to legally marry
3. The first and third times Van Halen broke up
2. Allowing mascot antics to go on unchecked
1. Giving in to the “Big Card” lobby
April 11, 2016
I might just give up the fuzzy dice business for the big card business.