The timing of an announcement for the COSMOS

Discussion in 'New York City FC' started by Luis_Rancagua, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. Red Card

    Red Card Member+

    Mar 3, 1999
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tell me about it. This goes way, way back.

    My favorite debate was Mays-Mantle-Snider. I'm still ready to argue for Mays. The great thing was that all 3 HoF players played the same position, at the same time in the SAME city. Can something like this happen with 2 soccer teams? Hopefully.
     
  2. Ed NYC Firm

    Ed NYC Firm Member

    May 14, 2000
    NY
    Club:
    Dundee FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Scotland
    Were you at the Progol Tourney at Downing in 95 when the Centaurs played Atletico Nacional ? Around 10K Colombians there .. Must have taken about 3 hrs to get to the bridge after that match.
     
  3. Woodside Mets

    Woodside Mets Member

    Feb 18, 2005
    Woodside Queens NYC
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nah I went to 2 games , went with some guys from Glasgow who were dying to watch some live footie. I know we saw Seattle..I think the other game was against Atlanta..same thing..packed..but we didn't drive to the stadium..we walked from Astoria..stopping on the bridge for a spliff ..ahhhh the good ole days :D. Thats where we met all you guys..the NYC firm guys
     
  4. HailtotheKing

    HailtotheKing Member+

    San Antonio FC
    United States
    Dec 1, 2008
    TEXAS
    Club:
    San Antonio Scorpions FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  5. Metrogo

    Metrogo Member

    Apr 6, 1999
    Washington Hghts NY
    Good article, but times have changed and effected everything to do with television, not just baseball. As channels have proliferated, viewers have much more choices now than they did in the 80s. I'm sure if you look at ratings for the Tonight Show, or 6 o'clock news programs, or prime time sitcoms, you'd see the same trend.
     
  6. QueensNick

    QueensNick Member

    Jul 19, 2007
    New York City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    wow - this thread has gone off course lol
     
  7. QueensNick

    QueensNick Member

    Jul 19, 2007
    New York City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    For sake of getting this thread back on target

    1) Do you think the Cosmos will be announced 20?

    2) IF so - when?

    It almost seems perfect for ASG but with recent comments - i still think they might need some time. I do think it is going to happen and an announcement could come by years end.
     
  8. Metrogo

    Metrogo Member

    Apr 6, 1999
    Washington Hghts NY
    I think these questions can only be answered after a full discussion about the decline of Arena football and curling and the relative ratings of the Cosby Show v. Modern Family.
     
  9. realUSpride

    realUSpride Member

    Apr 23, 2011
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1) 20

    2) This August, 1st-15th

    I think that New York is being evaluated with a few other cities. Given that the Cosmos have started development teams we know they will come back.
    If not the next season, the one after.
     
  10. DestroyerDaMarc

    Dec 8, 2005
    New York
    Club:
    Newcastle Jets
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1: 20th...yes

    2: As soon as Citi Field gives the okay for season-long MLS soccer.
     
  11. NorthbankHighbury

    Jan 25, 2009
    Liberty, MO
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    A Stadium Plan will proceed ANY announcement. No stadium plan, no MLS.
     
  12. Metrogo

    Metrogo Member

    Apr 6, 1999
    Washington Hghts NY
    Are you sure about that? I'm really asking.
     
  13. Matt in the Hat

    Matt in the Hat Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 21, 2002
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sofia Vergara >>>>>>>>>>>> Phylicia Rashad. Ratings be damned.
     
  14. fifty7

    fifty7 Member

    Oct 27, 2010
    Long Island
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How exactly would they make it work? The Mets are in town 81 days a year. How long does it take to convert the field?
     
  15. QueensNick

    QueensNick Member

    Jul 19, 2007
    New York City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Not saying its def going to be at citi - but the Nats/DC United made it work.

    Remember - MLS starts in March and ends in late October - they can fit 4 home games in at times when the Mets arent even playing

    (being the Mets wont be a post season team for a while :mad:)

    However, the Mets are so hungry for money - they will make it work
     
  16. NYC_COSMOS

    NYC_COSMOS BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 13, 2007
    Queens, NY
    Club:
    CA Vélez Sársfield
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    Didn't the MetroStars import a field on a tray system at one point? Couldn't something like that work as well at Citi?

    I wouldn't feel so gloomy about the Mets playoff hopes. MLB doesn't really start until August anyway.
     
  17. Ed NYC Firm

    Ed NYC Firm Member

    May 14, 2000
    NY
    Club:
    Dundee FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Scotland
    The tray system was a complete failure.

    Why would you put trays of grass over a grass field when all you really need to do is put some sod down on the infield dirt?
     
  18. NYC_COSMOS

    NYC_COSMOS BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 13, 2007
    Queens, NY
    Club:
    CA Vélez Sársfield
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    I only mentioned that because someone was doubting the grounds crew ability to change fields over quickly.

    I'm with you, I don't see it as a big deal at all.
     
  19. amazingjakeo

    amazingjakeo New Member

    Jul 4, 2010
    Phoenix
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh yes. If you don't have any plans for your own soccer specific stadium, you don't get in MLS. It's a requirement for candidate teams.
     
  20. KingsCountyFC

    KingsCountyFC Member

    Nov 6, 2007
    BK - NY / Louisiana
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just like it was a requirement for Seattle?

    There are plans to build an SSS in NYC. We're talking about announcing a team based on using a temporary venue while shovels are in the ground elsewhere.
     
  21. QueensNick

    QueensNick Member

    Jul 19, 2007
    New York City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Seattle controls revenue. Any team that can have that kind of situation, would get into MLS as well I would think.

    Those plans have to come public though. Without them, I think the OP is right - MLS will be hesitant.

    However, I feel pretty good they will get something done. Not 100% as nothing is set in stone but I feel good.
     
  22. Metrogo

    Metrogo Member

    Apr 6, 1999
    Washington Hghts NY
    Are you super duper positive?
     
  23. Metrogo

    Metrogo Member

    Apr 6, 1999
    Washington Hghts NY
    You got that right. Yo she is off the mother f-in charts.
     
  24. KingsCountyFC

    KingsCountyFC Member

    Nov 6, 2007
    BK - NY / Louisiana
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    you're right... but Qwest is not an SSS.
    That's what i was refering to.
     
  25. MLS1FAN

    MLS1FAN Member+

    May 11, 2004
    Miami Beach,FL
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sofia Vergara is a very funny woman....

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgeiIG7P0-c[/ame]

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwhyhHEC5Jk&feature=related[/ame]
     

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