Bay Area's WPS team has an owner...

[WPSFan]

Check out the article with all the information.. (http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid4672.aspx).

[athletics68]

Check out the article with all the information.. (http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid4672.aspx).
Interesting. So technically we can thank the NeSmith's daughter for women's pro soccer coming to the Bay Area in 2009.

[Goodsport]

So even Buck Shaw Stadium hasn't necessarily been ruled out as the new home of the San Jose Tremors (or San Jose Tremblers, or San Jose whatever else). :cool:


-G

[athletics68]

So even Buck Shaw Stadium hasn't necessarily been ruled out as the new home of the San Jose Tremors (or San Jose Tremblers, or San Jose whatever else). :cool:


-GThat's not how I'm reading it. It seems the NeSmith's like the atmosphere the Quakes have fostered and would like to replicate it. But they don't seem to indicate they'd play at Buck Shaw. And as we both know it's not likely they can due to the use-permit issues. That and Buck Shaw is too big. The WPS teams seem to be aiming to use 5,000 seat stadiums almost exclusively across the board. And indeed in the pervious press release the NeSmiths indicated they were aiming for a 5-6,000 seat stadium in the area.

[Goodsport]

That's not how I'm reading it. It seems the NeSmith's like the atmosphere the Quakes have fostered and would like to replicate it. But they don't seem to indicate they'd play at Buck Shaw. And as we both know it's not likely they can due to the use-permit issues. That and Buck Shaw is too big. The WPS teams seem to be aiming to use 5,000 seat stadiums almost exclusively across the board. And indeed in the pervious press release the NeSmiths indicated they were aiming for a 5-6,000 seat stadium in the area.


San Jose Mercury News


"Killion: Soccer Mom and Dad go big time" (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10474347) (Tuesday, 9/16/08)

The team is so new that it doesn't have a name, a logo, a place to play or a general manager. The NeSmiths are in discussions with Buck Shaw Stadium, but they also are considering other venues.



-G

[dianamo-superstriker]

and three players: The three players allocated to Bay Area are: Nicole Barnhart, Rachel Buehler and Leslie Osborne.

[Nacional Tijuana]

Yeah Buehler! I'm psyched to see her get some more soccer time.

[athletics68]

San Jose Mercury News



"Killion: Soccer Mom and Dad go big time" (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_10474347) (Tuesday, 9/16/08)






-GJust don't see it happening at Buck Shaw. Not with the use restrictions already in place on it. Plus the fall would be a busy time on the field with SCU Men, SCU Women, the Quakes and the WPS team all on the field. Not sure it would be the best situation for the grass. Plus as had been mentioned earlier the stadium is a tad on the big side for the WPS.

[athletics68]

and three players: The three players allocated to Bay Area are: Nicole Barnhart, Rachel Buehler and Leslie Osborne.Interesting that Brandi Chastain wants to come out and play as well. No offense to her, especially if the drive is still there, but isn't she getting a tad up there age wise? That said she would be a nice link back to the CyberRays.

[dianamo-superstriker]

Interesting that Brandi Chastain wants to come out and play as well. No offense to her, especially if the drive is still there, but isn't she getting a tad up there age wise? That said she would be a nice link back to the CyberRays.
age+ Dara Torres: 3 silver medals at the Olympics
age+ Brandi" no idea, but willing to find out.

I say let her play, If she is not fit, she doesn't play; as simple as that.

[athletics68]

age+ Dara Torres: 3 silver medals at the Olympics
age+ Brandi" no idea, but willing to find out.

I say let her play, If she is not fit, she doesn't play; as simple as that.
Suppose that's true. Worst she can do it try out and not make it. Plus she might even make a good ass't coach if it doesn't work out as a player.

[SomebodyOrOther]

Just don't see it happening at Buck Shaw. Not with the use restrictions already in place on it. Plus the fall would be a busy time on the field with SCU Men, SCU Women, the Quakes and the WPS team all on the field. Not sure it would be the best situation for the grass. Plus as had been mentioned earlier the stadium is a tad on the big side for the WPS.The WPS plays in the spring/summer, not in the fall...

[athletics68]

The WPS plays in the spring/summer, not in the fall...I thought I read they'd be playing into September?

[athletics68]

Also like that we got Barnhart. Always like a defensive minded team. It's worked well for the Quakes and should work well for the WPS team.

[kool-aide]

I think Barnhart might be the 'sleeper' of the draft simply because she's the WNT backup and her ability isn't seen by the masses everyday. I could be wrong but I think she'll do very well for you.

[Goodsport]

Just don't see it happening at Buck Shaw. Not with the use restrictions already in place on it. Plus the fall would be a busy time on the field with SCU Men, SCU Women, the Quakes and the WPS team all on the field. Not sure it would be the best situation for the grass. Plus as had been mentioned earlier the stadium is a tad on the big side for the WPS.

If the WPS team and the San Jose Earthquakes enter into a working relationship together (a pretty big if, though, considering that Earthquakes Soccer, LLC still has a lot on its own plate as a first-year organization) and the Earthquakes enter into the discussions, then I can absolutely see it happening at Buck Shaw.

Besides, two WPS teams will be playing in MLS SSS's, so I seriously doubt that a 10.5k capacity stadium (or even an 18k-20k stadium when The Epicenter opens) will be much of a hindrance.


-G

[athletics68]

If the WPS team and the San Jose Earthquakes enter into a working relationship together (a pretty big if, though, considering that Earthquakes Soccer, LLC still has a lot on its own plate as a first-year organization) and the Earthquakes enter into the discussions, then I can absolutely see it happening at Buck Shaw.

Besides, two WPS teams will be playing in MLS SSS's, so I seriously doubt that a 10.5k capacity stadium (or even an 18k-20k stadium when The Epicenter opens) will be much of a hindrance.


-G
Well we used to think that about a 30k stadium at Spartan for the men. After going to games at Buck Shaw I'm convinced it's a big advantage for a team to play in a stadium they can fill rather than one that is half full or less.

[dianamo-superstriker]

If we get Marta I'm not going... a true fan HAS to like the players he/she is rooting for, and I simply don't like her...(not that what I like makes a huge impact for others:D) I'm just saying....

so, maybe Boxxy can deal with the Brazilians but not me.. :p

****I think she is a very talented player, I just don't like her attitude.

[Goodsport]

Well we used to think that about a 30k stadium at Spartan for the men. After going to games at Buck Shaw I'm convinced it's a big advantage for a team to play in a stadium they can fill rather than one that is half full or less.

Who's "we"? The Epicenter still needs to have no less than an 18k-20k capacity.

In any case, depending on what kind of working relationship (if any) the WPS team enters in with the Earthquakes, the cost of playing in Buck Shaw Stadium for them (and maybe later in The Ep) could be comparable to what they'd pay in a 5k-6k venue on their own.


-G

[athletics68]

Who's "we"? The Epicenter still needs to have no less than an 18k-20k capacity.

In any case, depending on what kind of working relationship (if any) the WPS team enters in with the Earthquakes, the cost of playing in Buck Shaw Stadium for them (and maybe later in The Ep) could be comparable to what they'd pay in a 5k-6k venue on their own.


-GTrue 18-20k though is far less than Spartan's 30k. That's alot of empty aluminum.

But you're right, the benefits of latching on the the Quakes wagon in terms of promotion and possible rent breaks may be the thing that puts them in Buck Shaw or not. We'll see.