I think Vancouver is its own thing. They've had an unfavorable lease for a long time and it's just now coming to a decision point. plus, I presume most of the purchase price would not be distributed as a quasi transfer fee because the Vancouver ownership will get the bulk of it.
The other points you make are real. But from outside it's hard to tell if cost cutting is due to a cash squeeze or because they decided the return on investment isn't worthwhile. All the things they are cutting enhance the fan experience but do they drive additional spend? I don't know. The general enshittification effect has been largely driven by businesses watching customers return after Covid even though products and services were still bare bones. A lot of the things that make everything better are sadly, not necessary and don't enhance the bottom line. So they get cut.
I'm not saying MLS is or is not having financial issues. I don't think what we do know is enough to tell.
