View Full Version : If MLS "demands" Alecko goes to the Swamp...
Z010 Union
30 Dec 2002, 11:54 AM
What will your reaction be? I know some of us are conspriracy theorists - but if a team that couldn't score in a brothel last year passes on this year's most sought after forward, without us acquiring Kucharsky or Nunez pre draft, how fired up will you be?
TCompton
30 Dec 2002, 12:18 PM
I'd rather take Pope back with Metro paying his salary for us.
Although a new stadium downtown somewhere... with a DCU store, lots of Soccer Friendly Pubs, and an area set aside for tailgating.
CHICO13
30 Dec 2002, 12:21 PM
If that were to happen, it would convince me that the MLS is nothing more than a second rate product. And the ridicule being heaped upon it from supporters from other leagues would be hard to defend.
Z010 Union
30 Dec 2002, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by CHICO13
If that were to happen, it would convince me that the MLS is nothing more than a second rate product. And the ridicule being heaped upon it from supporters from other leagues would be hard to defend.
I couldn't agree with you more, and if the Metros wanted him so bad, maybe they should have finished last ;)
saroccer
30 Dec 2002, 12:24 PM
I would rather have a proven goalscorer like Mathis than someone 'untested' like Alecko. He may be great but he will still need a season to get up to MLS speed.
Topo
30 Dec 2002, 12:30 PM
Do you think we could build a new stadium where the current DC convention center is?
They keep saying they won't need it when the new one is finished and that they don't know what to do with it. They could knock it down and build us a stadium.
mnarce
30 Dec 2002, 12:32 PM
It would suck, how much depends on whether we get Nunez, Osario, etc. Eski is a great prospect but if where going to have him taken away from us I wouldn't ask for anything less than Mathis. Also I agree with what Chico says these types make MLS look bad.
greatscott
30 Dec 2002, 12:33 PM
I choose life.
dcajedi
30 Dec 2002, 01:03 PM
Originally posted by Topo
Do you think we could build a new stadium where the current DC convention center is?
They keep saying they won't need it when the new one is finished and that they don't know what to do with it. They could knock it down and build us a stadium.
I've wondered this before, but I doubt it could be done. I don't think there is enough space for a full-sized field, stands, and even a minute amount of parking. Think about a place like Highbury and try to drop it in the middle of DC.
greatscott
30 Dec 2002, 01:16 PM
If i remember correctly Highbury is slightly larger than most EPL stadia...
dcajedi
30 Dec 2002, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by greatscott
If i remember correctly Highbury is slightly larger than most EPL stadia...
The capacity is 38,000, so yes, it's bigger than what our stadium would be but in terms of design and layout that's what I think our place would look like.
greatscott
30 Dec 2002, 01:23 PM
yeah, i think i remember the size of ours to be 28,000 or in that area.. can u give me any stadiums in EPL of that size for reference
Z010 Union
30 Dec 2002, 03:21 PM
Bolton Wanderers FC - Reebok Stadium - 28,000
http://www.boltonwfc.freeserve.co.uk/reebok3.gif
West Bromwich Albion FC - The Hawthorns - 27,200
http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/sport/clubs/baggies/images/stand1_270.jpg
Z010 Union
30 Dec 2002, 03:34 PM
West Ham United FC - Upton Park - 26,214
http://www.soccerstadiums.homestead.com/files/upton04.JPG
odg78
31 Dec 2002, 03:27 AM
Originally posted by Bryan_Elon95
West Ham United FC - Upton Park - 26,214
Actually with the recent redevelopments it seats almost 36,000 now. If they stay in the premiership and ever find enough money to finish it, the stadium should seat around 40,000.
DigitalTron
31 Dec 2002, 07:35 AM
Here is an excellent web site with information on all of the stadia for the English teams.
http://www.footballgroundguide.co.uk/
-Tron
If I were Alecko...
Would I rather go to the Metrostars and see limited playing time? or...
Would I rather go to DC United and have a good shot at being a starter?
Yeah, I know they still have to use their major allocations.
Do I want to play behind Mathis and Moreno?
Or is it a better opportunity to play as partner to Quaranta or to try to beat out Quaranta and partner DC's major allocation?
DC doesn't sound so bad and is still close enough to family for them to see games.