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Minnesota United FC
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I really should finish my other posts... But heck, I'll weigh in on this anyway. I think selling United as a stepping stone to MLS is a dicey proposition. Not that I think that increased attendance for United would hurt the chances of MLS coming
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Minnesota United FC
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[quote=pfutz]Support does help the case for MLS. To the league, to prospective owners.[quote] Example: Orlando is #1 on that MLS list. They have the highest attendance of any of the cities with teams on that list. Also, this thread is way off top
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: LeprechaunIf you think that's just semantics, fair enough. I agree with everything you're saying, but I don't feel like that discounts telling these "holdoff fans" that if they do care about MLS, they should support t
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: LeprechaunBut at a broader level, I guess my other point is that I don't give a [censored] about MLS.* It makes no difference to me whether my supporting United makes it more or less likely that there may eventually be an MLS t
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Minnesota United FC
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Zath covered a lot of what I'm saying about expansion teams and "promotion" of D2 teams. Basically the point being ownership is the single most important factor, and fan support may be nice but in no way a requirement. If you think that's
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Minnesota United FC
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[quote=TurkishZath "Promoted" division 2 teams have had success because of the surrounding facts, including that most of them have stadia downtown. Throw in the loss of the Seattle Sonics, and the continued dreadfulness of the Mariners, an
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Bermuda Hogges
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Unfortunately, I just learned that the Bermuda Hogges have halted play, due to lack of funding from sponsors.
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: jimcristThe world can now end. People are in agreement. +1
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Minnesota United FC
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NYC FC will blow up because they have Yankees invested. In case you weren't aware, they are the largest sports brand in the entire world: http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/17/most-valuable-sports-team-brands-business-sports-brands.html
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Minnesota United FC
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The world can now end. People are in agreement.
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: Soccer BoyOriginally Posted By: thesuperrookieI'd rather have the rough patch now than right before the Soccer Bowl in November. However, this rough patch is going to take away our chances of having the home field come Novembe
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: Soccer Boy My prediction is the new NY team replaces Chivas USA as the "illigitmate" team nobody wants. I believe that NYCFC will be successful, if only because of geography and the promise the ownership is making ab
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: pfutzOriginally Posted By: LeprechaunSeattle did not have active, passionate support in the 2nd division. Their attendance in D2 was less than Atlanta's current attendance. It sounds nice and all, and kudos to Garber for menti
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New York Cosmos
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Quote:The New York Cosmos announced today that Nike will be the team’s official kit supplier for the 2013 NASL fall season. The attached jersey designs have been created by Nike in conjunction with the Cosmos. When the Cosmos return to the field a
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: thesuperrookieI'd rather have the rough patch now than right before the Soccer Bowl in November. However, this rough patch is going to take away our chances of having the home field come November. What is happening now is the
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: jimcristOriginally Posted By: bullsearI've talked to a number of people who say they're eager for MLS to come to town, but that they'll probably wait till then to get involved in soccer. These people are posers. Coming to Unite
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: LeprechaunSeattle did not have active, passionate support in the 2nd division. Their attendance in D2 was less than Atlanta's current attendance. It sounds nice and all, and kudos to Garber for mentioning that and throwing the
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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For tonight's 'Hounds game, the Red Cross is accepting donations for helping the tornado victims in OKC, prior to the contest. Hope to see another sell out!
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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I just visited the Antiqua Barracuda website, and learned that they spent their time off(12 days) on their island and they have another player who is pretty good joining them. So I still feel that they are a dangerous team, and NOT to be taken lightl
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Marc, I'm only surprised that their owner agreed to this! Or if it was their idea, that they did not see this coming. As I said, it is brutal not to see the comforts of home all season. It does take a lot of sacraficing by the team. It almost makes y
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Minnesota United FC
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Seattle did not have active, passionate support in the 2nd division. Their attendance in D2 was less than Atlanta's current attendance. It sounds nice and all, and kudos to Garber for mentioning that and throwing the fans a bone. But as far as I c
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Minnesota United FC
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The DC discussion board will be awesome. It is a great reward for being a member.
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: Leprechaun In what way is D2 support critical to getting a franchise? In the way that 4 ( Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Montreal) of the last 6 (Philadelphia, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Montreal, NYC 2) expansion franchis
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Minnesota United FC
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Originally Posted By: pfutzMLS 4 MN talk doesn't hurt United. Tell your friends D2 support is critical to getting a franchise - it is. The excuses you mention always exist, with or without the Wilfs. In what way is D2 support critical to getting
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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"Head Coach Justin Evans is confident in getting a win on Friday" Well, he had better be. So how's that Antigua team doing anyway? 0-7-0 you say? Well I would say that is downright embarrassing wouldn't you? But then again, did anyone r
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