True and when you build a $1.6 billion spaceship, you're gonna schedule more teams and events than a grass field could possibly handle. Less than...
Well, that was certainly unexpected.
San Diego and Detroit. Here's why... San Diego: The delay and ambiguity in the MLS expansion timeline speaks volumes. Seems pretty obvious to me...
Maybe so, but the potential in New England is huge. They had well over 36K show up for a game vs. LAG and Zlatan didn't even play. It's not like...
Fair point. I should just say "struggling" MLS franchises rather than 1.0. Still, LAFC is among the list of clubs that have proven you don't...
You make some valid points about LAG, but I'm not saying their fans should be thrilled with the state of the team. I'm simply pointing out that...
LAG ranks 4th in MLS attendance so far this year, despite all the new LA soccer fans flocking to LAFC. I think they're still doing ok, especially...
Committed ownership + competent front office. So, we essentially agree. Point remains that what's needed is new leadership, not a new market.
Does DC United's recent success strengthen the #savethecrew argument? Hate to interrupt the rancor over legal interpretations, but it seems like...
I know everyone else is having some sarcastic fun, but this seems to be a very real scenario to me. Stadium plans unravel in Austin (or a legal...
Just because a law is on the books doesn't make it enforceable. The lawsuit may indeed influence whether the Crew move, but an actual legal...
So should I assume that every single club that started prior to 2008 has a lousy owner? Could it be that the perceptions of the league that...
I agree that PSV has already given up on Columbus and is making no effort to attract fans there, but to most sports fans, "tanking" implies...
So there's a competing bid for McKalla Place and Sacramento is still needing a billionaire for its ownership group. Hmmm. Now would seem like the...
The Crew are on track to make the playoffs for the 4th time in the 5 years PSV has owned them. Clearly, they are intent on moving, but it sure...
Two thoughts: MBS is much better in-person that is looks on TV: Looks dark on TV but seems plenty bright when you're actually in the stadium....
I'm not sure we technically "passed." It may be that we simply couldn't offer what he's looking for. We can't offer a DP slot and he may command a...
This mostly makes sense, but in a few spots it seems they are actually ranking the crowd or atmosphere rather than the stadium itself. But it...
Maybe, but the Crew weren't averaging 20K under the Hunts either. Nearly 19K in the very first year, but that was the best the Crew ever did, with...
It was a lazy and inaccurate article in so many ways: They got the call right, and he's too ignorant to even know the rules (DOGSA is a straight...
So if a system isn't perfect, it shouldn't be used at all, not even if its a vast improvement over what we had before? Again, VAR overturned 32...
Understood and we're all grateful for Jeff. But he's 34 and will turn 35 in August, so having another capable player in that position is key....
Agreed. For all the griping about VAR, I'd argue it's been a huge success. There are nearly 10 plays/incidents that are examined via VAR per game,...
The NBA is not a valid benchmark because their valuations have exploded in recent years, thanks to massive new TV deals and opening of foreign...
It varies from team to team and sport to sport, and in some cases, the team owner has an ownership stake in the stadium but doesn't own it...