MM server connection failed

Hi, i'm having a problem where when i try to enter Alpha server i get stuck at step 2 and after a few seconds it tells me "MM server connection failed" then closes the game. I looked it up and apparently it happens when z8 is doing maintenance, but there are people on the server so i don't think that's the case. I've already reinstalled the game and it didn't help, i'm not running any hacks, and my antivirus is turned off. If anyone knows a solution please tell me. I can't stand having to play in UK server and getting like 200 ping -.-