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Building a Fan Base in New Expansion Teams: Peter Wilt Talks Indianapolis Soccer Part 3
Former Chicago Fire GM Peter Wilt discusses the ins-and-outs of building a new fan base for an expansion team. Who are they? What are the growing demographics? How do we reach them? In particular, Peter addresses the process of bringing an NASL team to Indianapolis. If you’re in the Indy …
Building Pro Soccer Across the US and Indianapolis w/ Peter Wilt (Part 1)
Peter Wilt discusses with the guys concerning the expansion of NASL in North America, and in particular, Indianapolis. What makes Indy the right spot? Will it be viable? What are the plans to build a fan base in Indy? On the Straight Red Card. www.thestraightredcard.com
Gay Pride TIFO Revisited; Where’s Waldo? Rolfe To Rescue? Marquez = Bonehead & Bad Tattoos
In a bid for the longest title ever for a bigsoccer blog: The guys discuss a myriad of topics in the “Short Topics” section of the show: a look back on the Chicago Fire Section 8 Gay Pride TIFO situation with comments from Section 8′s Tom Dunmore; what about those …
Major League Soccer’s Designated Players: The Best & The Busts on TSRC
Brett and Derek discuss the best and worst designated players ever signed to Major League Soccer, featuring Thierry Henry, Landon Donovan, Juan Pablo Angel, Blanco, and more….On The Straight Red Card.
Integrating MLS Reserves with USL or NASL, Part 1
The guys discuss Brian Quarstad’s article on IMS Soccer News about how MLS might integrate the MLS Reserves into the lower divisions of soccer. The USL seems hot about this idea. The NASL is lukewarm. Why? Would either league benefit from this relationship? Is it even feasible? On The Straight …
The Chicago Fire & Oatmeal, Yummy; Dos Santos Agent Rips MLS
The guys discuss the Chicago Fire’s Jersey Sponsorship with Quaker Oats–anyone really have a problem with this? Nyarko wants the US Men’s National Team to want him; Gio Dos Santos Agent Takes a Poop on MLS. On The Straight Red Card.
Alessandro Del Piero to MLS? “Retirement League” Critics Pounce Again
The guys discuss the rumors that Chicago and Seattle are looking into bringing Del Piero to MLS and all the critics who claim that it proves once again that MLS is a “retirement league.” On the Straight Red Card.
Brek Shea Trains with Arsenal; Hamid Heads Overseas
Brett and Derek discuss DC United’s probe of Baltimore, Brek Shea’s training stint with Arsenal and Hamid’s move to Europe to train as well.
Is It Time for De los Cobos to Go in Chicago? w/ Section 8′s Reuben Hussman
The guys discuss if it is time de los Cobos gets the boot at Chicago Fire. How many seasons of “rebuilding” do Chicago Fire Fans need to put up with? Blowing Break-aways. Ineffective Set-Pieces. Reuben and Derek discuss on the Straight Red Card. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8nAOuByh1Y"]YouTube – Is It Time for De …
Is Chicago Fire’s de los Cobos Still Trying to Make OJ Out of Apples? w/ Section 8′s Reuben Hussman
The last of the 2011 MLS Fan Series with Reuben Hussmann of Chicago Fire’s Section 8. The guys discuss the new season and the new roster. Is De Los Cobos still trying to create a style of play he doesn’t have the players to accomplish? How will the South American …
