INTERNET - Commissioner Don Garber demanded the journalists that it pays to cover something other the most famous player in the world as he stated, “there’s more to this league that Lionel Messi.”

Reportedly, Garber also stated, “you can’t cover the Collective Bargaining agreement, the destruction of the US Open Cup, the coverup of racial abuse in the league, the cover up of sexual assault and domestic violence in Portland, the hiring and firing of Gavin Wilkinson, the Professional Referee Organization, the playoff structure, the increasing service and ticket fees disenfranchising new fans, the nebulous behavior of Bruce Arena that we will never explain, and/or the utter lack of impact that this league has made with the broader American public.”

Sources say that this left journalists paid by the league to write columns such as, “Cole Basset…. American Messi?” and thought provoking articles describing how the best of 3 playoffs series is really better than the UEFA Champions League if you think about it.

“Commissioner Garber was explicit that he was disappointed that we cover anything but Messi, but also explicit that we run this Messi story into the ground. So I’m a bit confused, but as long as the checks continue to cash. I can’t go freelance with a once monthly Defector story,” stated one anonymous journalist.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as Garber touts Messi-Mania during the MLS All Star Break.