From an insiders perspective it’s a dumb ass move. The best “grassroots movement” actually in town has been the one funded and directed by the owner of the Crew and there’s not really the public demand or support. The city has twice had USL or whatever that league is called and they’ve both moved because of support.How? From an outsider’s POV I’d make the move 10 times out of 10. If I had my way, I’d keep the Crew in Columbus and grant an expansion team to Austin.
I’m still convinced Cincinnati and Nashville are not what the league had in mind when this process started.
I think PHX has the better organization right now, but Vegas has probably bumped up a bit with its NHL success. TBH, I feel like they are more likely to get the 32nd NBA team if it ever comes to it (doubt it due to lack of talent, but who knows)Yeah the potential for an Austin club is worlds better than Columbus. I understand it sucks getting rid of an original MLS team but with Cincinnati looking like a lock, no points in Columbus.
Las Vegas IMO is the only place left (if Miami indeed ever does happen) that could be a huge success. Phoenix could be good but they aren't exactly known for supporting local teams. Detroit is OK.
Also it's a pipe dream but if they ever found someone who could build an awesome stadium in San Francisco or Oakland, they would absolutely kill. San Jose is just too hard to get to for lots of people and the quality of the stadium isn't anything special.
I think from the 'draw a global star' perspective, Vegas and Miami >>> PHX.I think PHX has the better organization right now, but Vegas has probably bumped up a bit with its NHL success. TBH, I feel like they are more likely to get the 32nd NBA team if it ever comes to it (doubt it due to lack of talent, but who knows)
The nice thing in Phx's favor is that soccer has a lot less bandwagoning to deal with. I know Florida teams run into the same problem the PHX teams do where most of the people have moved from up north and already support teams. No one cares about MLS though, so PHX Rising can grow organically!
Where's the proposed site? 620?From an insiders perspective it’s a dumb ass move. The best “grassroots movement” actually in town has been the one funded and directed by the owner of the Crew and there’s not really the public demand or support. The city has twice had USL or whatever that league is called and they’ve both moved because of support.
The proposed is well north of downtown on a highway that already becomes complete shit during normal hours and has very limited public transportation. Pretty much anyone downtown and south, the main real hub of the city, is going to have a giant pain in the ass to get anywhere close.
Not to mention ITS FUCKING HOT Here all summer, same it is in Houston and Dallas for the bottom of the league attendance figures.
DomainWhere's the proposed site? 620?
I heard Freddy Adu is playing again?
WE ARE A CITY OFFFAH CIRCUSSESAUH. YOU CANNOT BUILD AN ECCCONOMUHHH FROMMMAH CIRCIShSIUIAHHH
They are planning to put the stadium at the State Fairgrounds. They are leasing 10 acres to the billionaire owner for 200k per year for 30 years.What’s the major hang up/complaint? I couldn’t watch the video.