When Gianluca Busio was transferred to Venezia FC in the Italian first division in the middle of the Major League Soccer season, there was a portion of the fanbase that simply didn’t understand. How can you sell one of your best players when you claim to be making a run at multiple trophies (Supporter’s Shield, MLS Cup)?
Well... soccer is weird. It’s not like the other major American sports that many of those same fans grew up with. In baseball, as the playoffs approach, the contenders make big trades to try to solidify their rosters while the teams out of the race hold a fire sale to try to get assets for future years.