Worst run FO in the league?

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  1. breslinp

    breslinp Member+

    Jan 20, 2010
    Malvern, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why is a big chunk of the "roof" on the bridge side missing?
     
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  2. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    “There is going to be an evolution to our team, and I think you can see that with some of the players that we’re now scouting and we’re bringing in to this team,” Olsen says. “The league is moving very quickly, and the way we were doing things for a while is not cutting it. That’s the reality. For four or five years, you could punch above your weight and you could grind out more results than you can now. There’s just too much quality. So we now have to evolve with the league. We’re under no illusions with that. There’s just too much money coming in and there’s too much quality with the opponents."

    Ben Olsen: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/04/27/dc-uniteds-ben-olsen-1-1-job-you-live-week-week

    Even DC knows that you need to spend in order to keep up....
     
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  3. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's been missing at least since the Columbus game. Was looking up at it today...you can see tattered edges of what's left of the fabric on the support rods. I realize it's not something they keep in stock at the average roofing supply company...but it's been over a month.
     
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  4. slitz

    slitz Member+

    Feb 19, 2005
    Red City, 140
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They haven't had a #10 for years, you expect them to get roof fabric in a month?
     
  5. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    "They give you 10's and you want fabric!"
     
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  6. Cherry Hill SOB

    Cherry Hill SOB Member+

    Aug 30, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Waiting for the league to issue RRAM (roofing repair allocation money) so they can pay for it. Though they might trade some of it to the Red Bulls for DAM (Drumline allocation money) so they can upgrade and get Bimbo sponsored skins.
     
  7. breslinp

    breslinp Member+

    Jan 20, 2010
    Malvern, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Contractor: This is the standard of roof fabric. It's about $10 million to cover all the fans. You'll also save about $40 mil by not installing an actual roof.
    Sugarman: But do you have anything cheaper?
    Contractor: Cheaper than that!? Well...This polyester blend but no one uses that. It's got like a 10 year life.
    Sugarman: Sounds good. And only cover the middle sections. It's not like I'll be sitting in the River End.
     
  8. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    But they always have at least one player wearing a jersey with the number 10 on it! Not good enough for your?
     
  9. Dills

    Dills Moderator
    Staff Member

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Posting this with no commentary other than something I observed on the way into the office this morning.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. ericlfd

    ericlfd Member+

    Nov 28, 2011
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Funniest part is that this could all be considered a successful campaign for republic, which will in turn lead to the union asking for more money for next year
     
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  11. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pretty sure using your cell phone while driving your car is minor traffic violation in Pennsylvania.

    The safe thing would have been to pull over, climb in the back, and take a selfie. When else will you ever have an opportunity like that?
     
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  12. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    When does the Bimbo jersey sponsorship deal expire again? And would a trash hauler be considered an upgrade? Discuss...
     
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  13. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Uh...is it actually being towed?
     
  14. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    https://www.structurflex.com/projects/talen-energy-stadium/

    "A key challenge for this project was cost. Project directors recognized that a lightweight tensile membrane roofing system would meet functional and aesthetic requirements for much less than a traditional roofing system."

    https://www.structurflex.com/materials/ptfe-fiberglass/

    "Durability benefits of PTFE coated fiberglass:

    • Lifespan exceeding 30 years Hope Jay kept the receipt
    • Tensile strength of 500,000 PSI (more than 10 times the tensile strength of steel) And yet the steel structure seems to be doing just fine.
    • Resists the build-up of environmental pollution But not the build-up of pollution on the field
    • Does not become brittle over time Except when it does.
     
  15. EdBacon

    EdBacon Member+

    Apr 6, 2015
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    What... they covered the stands with basically a giant fiberglass blanket?

    Isn't that stuff nasty on your lungs when it starts to come apart?
     
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  16. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I’ll put $5 down that it takes 3 years to fix the roof.
     
  17. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll take that bet. Jay has historically been a big proponent of 5 year plans. One ground rule: A giant blue plastic tarp and bungee cords from Home Depot doesn't count as "fixed".
     
  18. Union-Jack

    Union-Jack Member

    Jan 25, 2010
    Willow Grove, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Meh, the crap under Lot A will kill us long before the roof fibers....
     
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  19. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess the roof is just following the same progression trajectory as the numbers of patrons that sit under them.

    But, only one of them seems to be garnering some attention for repair.
     
  20. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2595 thomas19064, May 2, 2018
    Last edited by a moderator: May 2, 2018
    I think it's up this year... my money is on Bimbo renewing... the hysteria will be hilarious.

    Assume MLS stays at 6 playoff spots....

    Toronto
    NYCFC
    Red Bulls
    Atlanta

    Going to more often than not take up 4 of the 6 spots...

    then the rest of the conference continues to grow:

    DCU has indicated they are going to start spending more.
    Chicago has indicated they are going to continue to spend more.
    Orlando has ambition and is willing to spend when necessary.
    Miami which will be a DP laden team, maybe an LAFC of the East is on the horizon.

    Honestly New England could turn on the spending at any time.... not sure if it's likely but it's possible.
    Saputo MAY actually figure out his spending one of these days, the guy is ambitious, but not executing... (similar to Toronto of old)


    Nashville and Cincy on the horizon... still question marks... who knows.. Columbus probably on the outs to Austin....

    Then there is the Union... basically no room... I have a hard time imagining a viable path to the 6 spot. We are going to be squeezed out.

    Where is the room in the future? Someone convince me there is room.
     
  21. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is no room.
     
  22. lopezzzz

    lopezzzz Member

    Jun 28, 2011
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Just think - Curtin will be approaching his 10th season by the the time all those teams join. And if that’s not dark enough for you... we’ll be well into Trump’s second term.
     
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  23. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  24. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG]

    I still don't fully get the sponsorship. I understand that their USA HQ is in the region, but I still have absolutely no stores around me that sell any bread that says "Bimbo" on it. Sure, they sell tons of their products that go by various other brand names that they own, but I'm not sure the common folks know who Bimbo even is. I know some of you have seen it, but I also live in the Philly region and haven't ever seen it anywhere.
     
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  25. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You can buy Bimbo bread in most Walmarts. I know this thanks to those old blue coupons the used to give out before games. I had about a 3-year constant supply of free bread from going to Union games. Shame they stopped.
     
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