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willydonc replied to the thread Stadium stuff.
Plans? The city has no plans. Plan on viable transit links to the lakefront. Plan on covering up the railroad tracks and the outer...
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:09 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread Stadium stuff.
The Bears aren't necessarily deciding the spaceship has to go. I believe it's more of a knock on that allows the politicians to claim a...
Apr 24, 2024 at 9:31 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread Stadium stuff.
Razing the Soldier Field structure would likely be done after the new stadium is built, so maybe zero.
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:49 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread Stadium stuff.
IIIRC, FIFA has a clause that host cities make good any losses they incur. How could anyone be against giving FIFA a blank check?
Apr 24, 2024 at 4:35 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread Stadium stuff.
Purists will complain, but an indoor stadium will draw more people who will pay more money to be there. If a more favorable lease can...
Apr 24, 2024 at 2:37 PM -
willydonc liked xtomx's post in the thread Stadium stuff.
Yes, and that was the point of my post. I have been following the public funding of sports stadia for years and much of it is...
Apr 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread News: Chicago Fire Fanaddict NEWS: April 24, 2024.
For those who don't know, Alyssa Naeher is the Red Stars & USWNT #1 goalkeeper. Tatumn Milazzo is a right back who won her second...
Apr 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM -
willydonc liked overlap_old_coach's post in the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
We ARE too slow in our build up, but there really is nothing about our current formation that denies Arigoni (and whoever in the other...
Apr 23, 2024 at 11:55 AM
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willydonc liked schroncar's post in the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
Slow speed of play is clearly contributing to lack of offense. Not sure how to solve this problem. Focus/concentration would help but...
Apr 23, 2024 at 11:55 AM -
willydonc replied to the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
Arigoni is a solid defender across the backline, but is a marginally competent attacker with either foot. We don't even have players as...
Apr 23, 2024 at 11:54 AM -
willydonc liked bunge's post in the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
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Apr 23, 2024 at 10:12 AM -
willydonc replied to the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
Wingers up the field to do what, exactly? Other than Gutman we have no attacking wingers and he's been suspect defending on the ball...
Apr 23, 2024 at 8:22 AM -
willydonc replied to the thread The Fire suuuuuck, so what other Soccer, Football, Fútbol are you watching?.
Normally I agree with you, but they make it work.
Apr 22, 2024 at 9:51 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
He was hurt on a yellow card tackle. It seemed they didn't want to play Oregel tonight, but the Osorio injury forced their hand....
Apr 22, 2024 at 9:45 PM -
willydonc liked schroncar's post in the thread Rumor: News/Rumor: 2024 Chicago Fire Roster Speculation.
Casas injury is not what he or Fire need.
Apr 22, 2024 at 9:42 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread PBP: Fire v. Mormons of MLS (RSL) 4/20/24, 7:30 Soldier Field Apple TV.
I'll be at Seat Geek in a couple of hours for Fire II. They know where to find me, but they better bring a large bag of large bills....
Apr 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread PBP: Fire v. Mormons of MLS (RSL) 4/20/24, 7:30 Soldier Field Apple TV.
Another red card for Milan. I guess they're trying to not be on the field to watch Inter celebrate the Scudetto.
Apr 22, 2024 at 4:44 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread PBP: Fire v. Mormons of MLS (RSL) 4/20/24, 7:30 Soldier Field Apple TV.
Even Mansueto can't afford me. I don't want to miss Milan-Inter argy bargy. Multiple stoppage time send offs.
Apr 22, 2024 at 4:40 PM -
willydonc replied to the thread PBP: Fire v. Mormons of MLS (RSL) 4/20/24, 7:30 Soldier Field Apple TV.
My U-10s wouldn't ever leave that back post uncovered. I told the fullback on that side to never go closer than a third of the way to...
Apr 22, 2024 at 3:20 PM