MLS in Indianapolis

Discussion in 'MLS: Expansion' started by BringSoccerToIndy, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. BlueIntent

    BlueIntent Member

    May 24, 2013
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    At a guess MLS will look at the more central parts of the country as soon as this south-east push is finished..
     
  2. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis
    I don;t quite know how much Ersal has, but it seems to be pretty good. perhaps more investors would jump on as well with an MLS push
     
  3. irish56

    irish56 Member+

    Oct 30, 2006
    indy
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    With the franchise fee being around $100 million, there is no way the MLS will stop adding teams if owners are willing to front that money. Even if franchise fees are lowered, they will expand to 30 to 32 teams. That is common for sports leagues in the US and Canada.

    I would be surprised if the current owner could make a run for MLS on his own, but definitely with this growth of interest here in Indianapolis, I could see other investors jump aboard.
     
  4. BlueIntent

    BlueIntent Member

    May 24, 2013
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Orlando will not have to pay $100m like NYCFC did for a New York franchise..Places like L.A, Chigago or New York will always fetch a higher price.
     
  5. DCatracho17

    DCatracho17 Member

    Jan 12, 2006
    Chicago,USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    Indianapolis is a suburb of Chicago, Support the Fire!!
     
  6. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis
    Ha no. I live in Chicagoland right now and can't begin to tell you how different the two are.
     
  7. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    It is 184 miles from Chicago to Indy.

    By comparison,
    NY to Philly - 96 miles
    Vancouver to Seattle - 140 miles
    Philly to Washington DC - 141 miles
    Seattle to Portland - 174 miles

    All closer than Indy and Chicago.
     
  8. DCatracho17

    DCatracho17 Member

    Jan 12, 2006
    Chicago,USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    I been to Indy I wasnt impress......
    Thats nice pal good luck getting an mls team there
     
  9. T.M. Anthony

    T.M. Anthony Member+

    Jun 13, 2010
    Hudson Valley
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    well if you wasn't impress, then I guess we should just forget about it then.
     
  10. irish56

    irish56 Member+

    Oct 30, 2006
    indy
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    good for you
     
  11. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis
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  12. DCatracho17

    DCatracho17 Member

    Jan 12, 2006
    Chicago,USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    Seariously an MLS Indy team (Racing Indianapolis) would create a rivalry with the Fire and/or the Crew, hell ill drive to Indy to see my beloved Fire play against your Indy team. Thus it would be good for business.

    But considering that MLS will only have 24 teams according to Don Garber, there will be 3 open spots left.

    Atlanta seems to be the next contender along with Beackham's/ Lebron Miami MLS team which means the last spot is anybodys for the taking.... St. Louis,San Antonio , etc
     
  13. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    1. A team in Indianapolis cannot be called Racing Indianapolis. The Indy 500 and Indy Racing League have made that clear. The NASL team is Indy Eleven.

    2. When did Garber say that there would only be 24 teams? He said 24 teams by 2020. That might be the end but I wouldn't bet on it.
     
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  14. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    So you not being "impress" makes Indianapolis a suburb of Chicago? Interesting.
     
  15. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis
    I think Indy and San Antonio have the upper hand on places like St Louis and Detroit. This is because there is something already established. St Louis won't happpen unless they hurry up and get an investor
     
  16. DCatracho17

    DCatracho17 Member

    Jan 12, 2006
    Chicago,USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    True
     
  17. taylor

    taylor Member+

    Jun 9, 2000
    Fav team: FC CARL ZEISS JENA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Having spent four years in Richmond and four years in bloomington, may I simply offer an unequivocal "no"after only reading the title.
    You would have a better chance getting a successful womens water polo team than an mls team.
    Close thread, lol.
     
  18. taylor

    taylor Member+

    Jun 9, 2000
    Fav team: FC CARL ZEISS JENA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Lack of education is the number one reason I believe, ;)
     
  19. mls2010

    mls2010 Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Thank you. No way MLS is done with 24 after going over that 20 team threshold (like other soccer leagues in the world). MLS is going to 30 and Indianapolis is definitely team 25-30.
     
  20. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis
    So since you lived in towns that are not Indianapolis for eight years you are an expert of soccer in the area and are able to state all knowingly that MLS would never be viable in market that has sold out its season ticket deposits, has one of the largest supporters groups in the nation and some of the best management in Peter Wilt.

    lets back up our opinion with more things than "I lived in two places over an hour away from Indy and therefore know that MLS would never work in that city."
     
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  21. DCatracho17

    DCatracho17 Member

    Jan 12, 2006
    Chicago,USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    How many season tickets were sold?
     
  22. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis
    7000, stadium holds about 11-12k. they started the season ticket waiting list a few weeks ago.
     
  23. DCatracho17

    DCatracho17 Member

    Jan 12, 2006
    Chicago,USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Honduras
    Well if you guys keep that up for 2 or 3 seasons more I'm sure Indy can be considered a major contender for expansion.
     
  24. xfactor9600

    xfactor9600 Member

    Nov 2, 2012
    Indiana
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think we've seen that MLS benefits from a derby type atmosphere (Seattle, Portland, Vancouver).

    How bout a Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus rivalry ( and maybe one day a cup)?
     
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  25. Daniel the Bricker

    Feb 5, 2013
    Indianapolis

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