2006 Pre-Season Miami FC Official Thread

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

Not to rain on any parades (especially mine), but Lockhart suffered some significant damage from Hurricane Wilma. I believe I heard 4 of the 6 major light towers were down...

Let's hope for a quick fix and return of those bumblebee jerseys...and Ray Hudson of course.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

PR Islander fans would LOOOOOOOOVE to see that.

I believe it could make for a nice rivalry.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

Rhinos GM says it's in Miami at a small stadium where they host some youth tournament.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

It will be at Lockhart, once it happens.

Rodgers was running the Umbro select out of there,
he knows the venue.
Strikers away from of Lockhart makes
no sense, and the "old timers" followers are still around,
and the bulk of them are in PB county, and Ft Lauderdale.
Plus, Real is going to Miami in the next couple years.
All the rumors the articles point in that direction. Also
a venue is needed that can make money from premier
friendlies, and internationals that will bring 10-20 k to a game,
and Lockhart has been the place. Contrary to some of the
general knowledge here, Lockhart had far more games in the
past couple years than the OB. It is a regular stop for many
international clubs, and national sides.
For the club to have a healthy bottom line it needs Lockhart.
The Sunrise Hilton soccer complex is minutes away, and
that also, is part of the whole picture !
Besides, Hudson also lives only minutes away.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

how many does that stadium seat?

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

Rhinos GM said Hialeah or Orange Bowl for a Venue.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

w00t!

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

Capacity: 5,221


Ted Hendricks Stadium, located in the heart of Hialeah, plays host to over 20 high school Football games, the Copa Latina Soccer Tournament, as well as, numerous special events throughout the year.

Rental Fee: $1,000.00 or 10% of gross ticket sales, whichever is greater

Rental Fee Includes:

Stadium Manager
2 Concession stands
Scoreboard Operator
2 locker rooms
Lights
Capacity: 5,221

Insurance Requirement: $100,000.00 / $200,000.00 coverage naming the City of Hialeah as additionally insured.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

Does Ken Horowitz not still have some sort of control of Lockhart Stadium as well as an option for an MLS team?

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

Any Miami area football fans interested in starting a supporters section for the new club ?

Nothing like standing together with some diehard football fans.

 

Re: Buzz growing: Miami in USL, 2006?

if they want to make this work, they'll need teams in Orlando and Tampa because of the driving distance. Imagaine a division with PRIslanders, Miami, Ajax, Tampa, Atlanta and the Battery.

 

Miami Football Supporters.....

Calling all south/central Florida football fans......

We finally have the real pro football back in the sunshine state. Let's use this thread to start to get to know each other all over again. Some of us like myself have stood up and supported some Fusion matches, or some Mutiny games, maybe even some PDL or old skool NASL action....no matter what your scenerio is , the bottom line is pro football is back and we need to do our best to embrace it.

Sound off on your thoughts and ideas for the new club ... The Miami FC club team will need some great support and with the local footy scene in the Miami area, there's no doubt that the new club will have a diverse and passionate following.

If Lauderdale gets a club team, then my allegance has to go to them but for now let's help Miami put some concrete in their boots and keep them around for awhile.

A few names for the supporters group.....

LMS Firm (LMS -Last Man Standing)
Hialeah Hooligans
Dade County Firm
Biscayne Boyz
49th St. Crew ... Ted H stadium is on 49th st.
Miami Malitia