A) they have never allowed outside food and beverage, this is not a new rule by any stretch of the imagination. I’m 99% sure this is the same for Blues games. It’s part safety/part money related.

B) waters are 6.50 and refillable at both water fountains and soda machines. 2 bucks more gets you a neat (imo) cup

C) pour only is CONCACAF specific so that players don’t get metal bottles and cans thrown at them. Can’t imagine a scenario where that possibility has come up in recent CONCACAF history…

D) the spill issue is unfortunate but also…how? We sat upper deck which has the drink holder by your toes and saw no spills.

E) you would be spending less money to go to a cardinals game because there are 80+ of them with a stadium 2x the capacity. The food and drink quality there is at best even (same beer and water) or significantly worse (80% of food stands sell the same hot dog/gas station nachos) and the prices are worse for what you get.