Well, looks like the word is out on Scoop Two. Des Moines Menace GM Al Oatsvall is coming to El Paso to be the General Manager of the Patriots. Oatsvall has made the Menace one of the most well-supported clubs in the PDL and comes with a real knowledge of how to run a club.

Coaches should be his call. The man's coming with a plan, one that he already submitted to ownership before they hired him. They're ready to spend for it, as well.

That, coupled with the preliminary proposals for a new stadium where Western Playland once stood, signals progress to me. Things are changing.

I suppose the USL Division 1 is not gonna happen. You are right Vox, a first step in a process is better than none at all. As for the GM, if he can only remain objective and be allowed to do his job will be the test. As of yet, nothing has been announced on the Pats web site. Too bad the CEO from Western Refinery wont give 50 mil for a stadium. He gave it for the medical school and that was very generous!!!