This is accurate. Mark Abbott literally invented MLS. When Rothenberg was organizing WC 94, someone pointed out that the fed was obligated to launch a pro league in the US. So Rothenberg grabbed a young associate in his law firm - Abbott - and gave him the job. After the Cup Abbott dumped the entire MLS structural plan on his desk and that's essentially exactly what it still is. But I'll go you one better: isnt Abbott the guy who Mayor Adler says called him in 2014 and asked how they'd like a team in Austin? Adler himself says that he told him "Sure, but we dont have anyone who would be willing to pay the expansion fee" and Abbott told him " dont worry about that" I think Abbotts fingerprints are all over the Austin move. Some indications are that he might be the prime mover. Either way, hes at least as guilty as Garbs.
Latham & Watkins in LA, as I recall. And Abbott was a wet-behind-the-ears first- or second-year associate at the time. Truly remarkable right-place-at-the-right-time story.
I know. I had to read the start of Archer's post four times because I couldn't figure out if he was agreeing or disagreeing with the != he quoted.
If Mark Abbot and/or Don Garber come... Can there, please, please be a "NEW PHONE, WHO DIS?" two-stick? Or whatever the 2019 edition of that meme is, if that meme is no longer relevant. Whatever.
Yes. all characters are in the ASCII set. That other one isn't on my keyboard. It's also better than <>, which is pretty Basic.
I dont know what your issue is. Did you read the first line of my response where I said that I agree with you? This place just gets weirder and weirder
Once again that slithering snake should do a little homework. There are some negative connotations to this Austin "Los 27" bs. Some amazing musicians have died at age 27, the term "Los 27" has already been used for this group of musical legends who passed on way too early. Come on Tony, respect your rock-n-roll roots.
So they're already taken 37,000 deposits. They are now taking an additional deposit to have a chance to randomly win a top 27 selection spot? Next put down a $69 deposit to have a random chance to be "One Hot Number" to pick your seat after the dead rockers get their chance. Kick in your $100 deposit to rep the #512! Be close to your phone for your chance to choose your seat after the worst of all sex positions and dead musicians. Seats are going fast, put in your $50 deposit for a chance to break the sound barrier and be one of 767 to make a big boom in our new stadium!
"Hi! I'm Billy Mays for Austin FC! Place your Membership Deposit now thru October 18th, and you will be entered into a lottery for a chance to become one of Los 27. This exclusive club of 27, randomly chosen, will be the first to select their seats at Austin FC’s Stadium. So place a deposit today and be one of the Los 27. Yes, YOU can join "the 27 club!" Join people like Kurt, Janis, Jimi, Jim, Amy and many more! Don't delay! Call today! 1-999-555-2727. That's 1-999-555-2727. Calls cost 27 cents per minute because do you really think we'd spring for the 800 number? We're that cheap."
So, I'm confused here. If they now in fact have, as they claim, 37,000 seat deposits for a 20,000 seat stadium, why - just today - did they send their entire email list a solicitation: