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  1. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Two things

    Sid - I don't think it will work in Jersey, it's weird. I can't explain the mental block. We've used the psychoanalytical term "Psychological Barrier" to describe the phenomenon that blocks Philadelphians going to Jersey for anything other than going down the shore.

    All - Things have been quiet on the rumor wire. Ever since the supposed deadline at the end of February sources have been silent. I can't confirm or deny what we thought we once knew about which investor for which site. All I know, and I do know this, is that people very committed to bringing a proper soccer team to Philadelphia are working very hard to make that dream a reality.
     
  2. SidFarkus

    SidFarkus New Member

    Jan 11, 2007
    New Jersey
    Well, who are "Philadelphians" exactly? Because I would contend that majority of the people filling up the Linc during Eagles season are coming from Jersey, not those that literally live in the city. I think that "live in jersey, work in Philly" crowd is probably the largest portion of all the crowds at sporting events in Philly.

    Like I said though, I'm fine with it in the city. Just not west of the city.
     
  3. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What about North or South as long as it's near a bridge and not past the western city edge?
     
  4. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I appreciate what you said about San Jose, but I'll believe it when I see it!

    I hope so!:)
     
  5. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The majority are coming from Jersey...

    Are you insane?
     
  6. billf

    billf Member+

    May 22, 2001
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    With all due respect, Chester isn't really closer to "Philly proper", just on the same side of an odd psychological barrier.
     
  7. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    I don't think he was talking Chester.
     
  8. Dills

    Dills Moderator
    Staff Member

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    garber's last 2 words answering the follow-up question ... IN PHILADELPHIA.
     
  9. SidFarkus

    SidFarkus New Member

    Jan 11, 2007
    New Jersey
    I don't think so. I'm just calling it as I see it.
     
  10. SteveDietrich

    SteveDietrich Member

    Oct 8, 2006
    Section 135
    I am Lord Humungous, ruler of the South Jersey wastelands. Fear will be our weapon! Surrender your Scarf Machines, and you may live.
     
  11. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Garber said Philly-side of the river and then again "Philly" when asked again in the Press Conference, but who knows.

    They also said that the Rapids new stadium was in Denver. It isn't, its in Commerce City. :rolleyes:

    Every bit of email and signers of our online Ticket Request Drive says that the vast majority of fans are in PA, and mostly from the Philly burbs. NJ is a distant 3rd, behind fans from Philly-proper.
     
  12. SidFarkus

    SidFarkus New Member

    Jan 11, 2007
    New Jersey
    NJ is a Philly burb...

    Don't get me wrong though. I'd love nothing more than to see a SSS built right down there next to the Linc, CBP, & Wachovia center.
     
  13. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
    Staff Member

    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #1 source of emails and request?
    PA burbs of Philly.

    Better?
     
  14. SidFarkus

    SidFarkus New Member

    Jan 11, 2007
    New Jersey
    Yes, yes..

    I need to get some NJ people to sign up!!!
     
  15. CrazyUnionBox

    CrazyUnionBox Member

    Mar 14, 2007
    137 Seat 1
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well I think Delco is better then any of the other suburbs......







    Can I please antagonize a philly suburb war :rolleyes:
     
  16. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ew.
     
  17. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah, when I heard that I think the reporter misphrased his question, so when Garber answered he also misspoke. I believe the reporter meant to say "South Jersey or Pennsylvania" and not "South Jersey or Philly", which doesn't leave the possibility of anything in PA outside of Philly...
     
  18. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    5 Counties Enter

    One Leaves....

    SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!!!
     
  19. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Montgomery County will lay the smack down on you Main Line weenies, you Bucks County eliteists, and you Chester County SCUMBAGS!!!

    MWAHAHA!
     
  20. SteveDietrich

    SteveDietrich Member

    Oct 8, 2006
    Section 135
    It's a moot point. Once Lord Humungous shows up with his army of outcasts, everyone's going down.
     
  21. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Haven't I heard about the Chester waterfront being a possible site for an SSS, what with the "revitalization" going on there? I mean, they've got a Harrah's now! :rolleyes:
     
  22. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You probably heard about it on this board, repeatedly...
     

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