CHICAGO - Major League Soccer, today, said that they were apologizing for the SNAFU with the US Open Cup by raising beer prices at all venues.

“We realize that this announcement caught many of our dedicated fans by surprise,” stated one league spokesman. “So in light of this we are raising beer prices by $1.50 at every stadium, regardless of location, beer or pre-existing negotiated deal.”

Sources say that the league sees this as, ultimately, a benefit for the fan as they believe that this will add value to the league.

“If you look at beer prices in the NFL, we are lagging FAR behind,” stated one MLS owner/operator. “Raising our beer prices by $1.50 is just another way of closing the gap with the most popular league in the United States.”

Fans were reportedly shocked by the news as many were already finding it difficult to justify purchasing their favorite beverage in the stands.

“Wait, this doesn’t make sense at all,” stated one fan. “I’m just going to start sneaking in liquor.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as MLS debates adding a three point line.