'This thing is stupid' – Cavan Sullivan, Hugo Cuypers, Marcel Hartel, Edwin Cerrillo and other MLS stars bewildered by Tamagotchis, Gameboys, Pokemon and various '90s gadgets

Current MLS players dive into the past, experiencing the gadgets and gizmos that defined a generation

• Players from various MLS teams were asked to decipher 1990s toys
• Reactions range from nostalgic excitement to bewildered amusement
• The responses highlight generational gap

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  WHAT HAPPENED

  MLS stars recently took a trip down memory lane, reacting to popular toys and electronics from the 1990s and 2000s in a special event organized by the league. Young players such as Cavan Sullivan were shocked and amused by relics like VHS tapes, Game Boys, and Tamagotchis, while veterans such as Hugo Cuypers and Marcel Hartel shared nostalgic memories of using them. The event brought together players from different teams to connect over the gadgets that shaped the childhoods of many fans.

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• WHAT THE MLS STARS SAID

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The average age of MLS players in 2024 is 26.2 years old, meaning most of the players in the video weren't born when these gadgets were in use. Sullivan is the league's youngest player at 15.

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  WHAT’S NEXT?

  The 2025 MLS season kicks off on Feb. 22 with the MLS is Back weekend, featuring defending Supporters' Shield champions Inter Miami facing New York City FC. The season will run through the summer and fall, including events like Rivalry Week (May 14-18) and the All-Star Game (July 23). The regular season concludes with Decision Day on Oct. 18, 2025, which is then followed by playoffs.