MLS in 2020

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by showtime12, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. showtime12

    showtime12 New Member

    Jan 28, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    What do you think the MLS will be like in 2020. Stadiums, players, fans, teams, money, and coverage ESPN.
     
  2. NowhereMan

    NowhereMan Member

    Jan 30, 2004
    NorCal
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    People will stop calling it THE MLS.
     
  3. krudmonk

    krudmonk Member+

    Mar 7, 2007
    S.J. Sonora
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    ...and start calling it Super America League Soccer Beckham #1
     
  4. Yoshou

    Yoshou Fan of the CCL Champ

    May 12, 2009
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Damn it.. When is SALSB#1 going to create SALSB#2 and get pro/rel started?? It's been 35 years already, surely soccer is established enough by now to get pro/rel going! Gawd. SALSB#1 is so freaking bush league!

    Oh, side note, why the hell are we talking about this on such an archaic system? Shouldn't we all be plugged into the virtual reality network?
     
  5. CCSUltra

    CCSUltra Member+

    Nov 18, 2008
    Cleveland
    Club:
    Hertha BSC Berlin
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This.
     
  6. ArkUnited

    ArkUnited Member

    Jul 2, 2009
    Fayetteville, AR
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Arnold Schwarzenegger will become Commissioner of SALSB#1
     
  7. The Devil's Architect

    Feb 10, 2000
    The American Steppe
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why are you guys being so mean to the n00b? This is why MLS has no fans.


    Edit: WOW That was weird. Those homemade donuts that the wife fried up filled me with such happiness and joy.


    Get bent n00b
     
  8. J mann

    J mann Member

    Jan 5, 2010
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There is no point in having pro/rel in a league with a salary cap.
     
  9. trip76

    trip76 Member

    Jul 17, 2007
    North East USA
    24 teams, all in their own stadiums. full grown up sized rosters. salary 7-10mill. general acceptance as a major league, but still not approaching the hights of NFL or MLB.
     
  10. eclipse02

    eclipse02 Member

    Sep 20, 2009

    i think the MLB is on a major decline not sure if it will still be up with the NFL so i could see MLS move up to 2nd or 3rd.

    MLS will be a very strong 1st Division
     
  11. Calexico77

    Calexico77 Member

    Sep 19, 2003
    Mid-City LA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLB isn't anywhere near on a major decline - in fact, quite the opposite. Adjusted for the current economic climate, MLB is having as strong a decade as they ever had, if not stronger.

    I would, however, be interested to see how the NFL evolves over the next 10 years. It no longer is able to expand, so unless they seriously start looking at Europe, there isn't much opportunity there.
     
  12. mcwater2k9

    mcwater2k9 Member

    Dec 12, 2009
    South Korea
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    August thru May schedule. All team attendance approximately half NFL attendance i.e. 30-35K per game. MLS rebrand to MLS Premier, MLS League 1 and MLS Leage 2 after NASL/USL and D3 Soccer leagues combine under one North American Soccer roof.
     
  13. xfactor6911

    xfactor6911 New Member

    Oct 18, 2009
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I really beg to differ. you hear it all the time that MLB is on a decline. Hardly a week goes by that ESPN radio doesn't mention this. Most of this is due to the lengths of the game and the pace of the game.
     
  14. trip76

    trip76 Member

    Jul 17, 2007
    North East USA
    MLB could decline for the next 10 years and MLS make great strides in those same 10, and it's still not going to come close.
     
  15. ImissTHEheat

    ImissTHEheat Member

    Jan 18, 2009
    Pennsylvania
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS in 2020 will still be a middle tier league in the world scope of the game, but will have gained greater prominence in North America at the expense of the NHL. I would not be surprised to see NHL teams move back up north to Canada to be replaced in mid-major or major markets by MLS (Phoenix and Miami come to mind). Not only would this move help MLS, but it was a crime in the first place for cities like Winnipeg and Quebec to lose teams.

    Doubt we will have covered much ground on the likes of La Liga, the EPL, or the Bundesliga for quality, but I see MLS leveraging itself above second tier south american leagues and the scandanvian leagues to become a showcase for young talent. (this is already the case with respect to the Caribbean IMO, and Colombia, Honduras, and Costa Rica seem the current targets) If MLS maintains parity with that growth in talent and resources, we will be a hell of a lot of fun to watch.

    Though I despise the NBA, the major sports in American culture aren't likely to go anywhere with Football, Baseball, and Basketball still holding the public's attention. However, I do see less ignorance of soccer becoming standard. I dont think this will translate into extra thousands of butts-in-seats come gameday, but it may have an effect on the next generation of sports writers and how casual fans are exposed to soccer in america.

    Things I hope for that are unlikely to happen? I hope by 2020 MLS teams and MLS fans take the US Open Cup seriously and I hope it gets a title sponsor to help the purse. I hope the CCL has gained legitmate traction and that it brings mutual respect between soccer loving nations in this region. And I hope, once and for all, that even n00bs on BS will refrain from conversations about promotion and relegation in MLS. Like I said, one can hope.
     
  16. athletics68

    athletics68 Member+

    Dec 12, 2006
    San Diego & San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thank you for that laugh. It made me feel much better.
     
  17. athletics68

    athletics68 Member+

    Dec 12, 2006
    San Diego & San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well if ESPN radio said it, it must be true :rolleyes:

    Seriously though, try looking up some of the facts first. Like that MLB is having record attendances year after year this decade. Or that their revenues are at historical highs. MLB has never been more successful or more popular. And this is despite a major increase in competition over the last half century.
     
  18. DancingKevin

    DancingKevin Member

    Sep 14, 2008
    Colorado Springs
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What!! Haven't you heard the end of the world is going to be Dec 21st 2012! :eek: Run to the hills folks!!!
     
  19. eclipse02

    eclipse02 Member

    Sep 20, 2009
    i dont know i just feel with the steroids fall and the fact that more and more kids are playing soccer i think is a sign that maybe the younger generation are really that interested in baseball as the older generation.
     
  20. athletics68

    athletics68 Member+

    Dec 12, 2006
    San Diego & San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The steroids fall, while "bad" hasn't been all that damaging. While baseball itself is just starting to cope with the news I think the average fan has known for years that most of the baseball stars were juiced beyond all attempts at plausibility. I mean was anyone shocked that McGwire came out and admitted his steroid use a few weeks ago? No. Is it a good thing that they did roids though, no. But it also is old news for the most part.

    The amount of kids playing soccer is a good thing for soccer and will hopefully translate into more interest because to date it hasn't really correlated. At the same time baseball isn't going anywhere as long as interest continues to grow in the pro game, which it is still doing.
     
  21. eclipse02

    eclipse02 Member

    Sep 20, 2009
    i guess im one of the few who just find baseball boring lol
     
  22. BringSoccerToIndy

    May 24, 2008
    1001 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS will have the first expansion team on the Moon.
     
  23. McLean FC

    McLean FC Member

    Dec 15, 2005
    McLean, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Miami still won't have a team, and Miami fans will still be declaring the rest of us "jealous" over their imaginary team.
     
  24. edwardgr

    edwardgr Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 6, 2006
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd ask Marty McFly but he only went to 2015. Doc Brown may have the answer though.

    But if I had to hazard a guess, modest gains from today. 20-22 teams, 30-32 match schedule. If we are awarded the 2022 cup I imagine that would be a catalyst for growth from 2020 on.
     
  25. The Devil's Architect

    Feb 10, 2000
    The American Steppe
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No. A lot of people do. They just don't whine about it or pretend that soccer is going to overtake MLB
     

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