George Zoffinger have US SOCCER......

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by whip, Aug 11, 2002.

  1. whip

    whip Member

    Aug 5, 2000
    HOUSTON TEXAS
    George Zoffinger have nail US SOCCER (USSF/MLS) politics and without remorse or mercy on his statements last week have mortally wounded many SOCCER WANNABE PROMOTERS: "I am totally overwelm by the response to the game between ROMA / REAL MADRID close to 70,000 a pop with an average price of $35.00, THIS IS THE RESULT OF HAVING PEOPLE WHO KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING WITHIN THE SOCCER COMMUNITY "

    (that gotta hurt !!!)
     
  2. KLECKO73

    KLECKO73 New Member

    Jan 5, 2002
    GARDEN STATE
    He's right on about MLS/US Soccer. However, Mr. Zoffinger, since you're an expert all of a sudden on promoting sporting events involving great teams: Why don't you figure out how to get the Devils(2 cups) and Nets(finalists) to sell out a mere 20,000 seat arena more than 4 times a year. Afterall, they play in a building that is run by the organization that you're in charge of. JACKA$$.
     
  3. luvdagame

    luvdagame Member+

    Jul 6, 2000
    mods, would you change the title of this thread (i didn't know what it meant) and maybe move it to business and media? this is a very important topic and i think it will really engage the b.s. posters.

    is there a link to what zoffinger said? i'd like to know what he thinks u.s. soccer and mls are doing wrong, and what answers he has.
     
  4. tcmahoney

    tcmahoney New Member

    Feb 14, 1999
    Metronatural
    If you are going to move it, there's already a long discussion on this subject in B&M.
     
  5. SoFla Metro

    SoFla Metro Member

    Jul 21, 2000
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    George Zoffinger is a tool who doesn't understand the difference between and "event" and a "season"
     
  6. Native Aztexan

    Jan 27, 2002
    Austin, Texas
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    George Zoffinger fails to realize that one match with 70,000 in attendance doesn't guarentee a success.
    1) it was a pre-season match that end 0-0
    2) players such as Luis Figo and Steve McManaman complaint that the field/pitch was terrible. http://www.soccer365.com/US_home/Latest_News/page_20_37027.shtml
    3) NJSEA would care more for the Giants and concert events (in promotion sense) than the Metrostars. Case in point: http://www.metrostars.com/stadium/harrison/article2.html
     
  7. SoFla Metro

    SoFla Metro Member

    Jul 21, 2000
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    You said it much nicer than I did ;)
     
  8. UncleSam527

    UncleSam527 Member

    Jan 14, 2002
    Why don't we start an "Official I hate George Zoffinger" thread?

    Who's up for it?
     
  9. whip

    whip Member

    Aug 5, 2000
    HOUSTON TEXAS
    MLS / USSF ....Ya'll better watch out....

    There is something that not so many people are aware of ....It seems that CHARLIE STILLITANO is behind everything and still hurt about his relationship with MLS, it seems like there are some SHARKS (lawyers) coming into the picture and Charlie is after some @ss... even though he denied to have any knowledge about the matter...
     
  10. Bill Russell

    Bill Russell New Member

    Apr 16, 2002
    George Zoffinger and the duplicitous NJSEA are trying to destroy the Metro and Zoffinger has already declared MLS matches to be of "minor significance". If the USSF really believes that the MLS made an important contribution to our good run in WC2002, then it would be downright foolish of the USSF to reward the NJSEA's atrocious treatment of the Metro by scheduling any US National Team matches of any description in Giants Stadium until the NJSEA makes dramatic changes in its treatment of the Metro. I'm from NJ and of course love it when the USA plays close to home, but the NJSEA's treatment of the MetroStars and their current efforts to undermine the strength of the franchise simply has to be slapped by the USSF and slapped hard.

    This is a thread for these boards because the USSF can help to influence the course of the MLS in a positive way and should take every opportunity to do so. Giving George Zoffinger and the NJSEA a swift studsup kick in the rear would be a good start.
     
  11. Sweeper

    Sweeper New Member

    Feb 11, 1999
    Yes, I am sure that the NJSEA want to lose their primary summer tennat, and would rather have small dwindling crowds rather then crowds of 30-35K consistently whom they can get revenue from. Yes, the NJSEA hates soccer, and Zoffinger is trying to kill us.....
     
  12. Bill Russell

    Bill Russell New Member

    Apr 16, 2002
    Yes they would. They absolutely would. That way they could host more of their soccer friendlies without sharing any of the income and they could host more rock concerts and other events, exactly the sort of stuff they are doing now to the detriment of the Metro. Given how shabby the NJSEA treats the Metro and its fans in Giants Stadium, I can appreciate that attending playoff matches in Mitchell Field on Long Island this year may not be viewed as a detriment by everyone, but I think it is.

    By way of example, look at how quickly the NJSEA embraced that ridiculous WWF football league with Vince McMahon. Early on the NJSEA brass gleefully and publicly went out of their way to compare the highpaying highprofile Vince McMahon events to the second citizen MetroStars. During, that season, the Metro were 4th in the pecking order in terms of consideration of franchise attention and requirements. If you think that the NJSEA wouldn't want to dump the Metro for some other summer act or series of them then you may be in store for a rude awakening. BTW, if there is anyone capable of engineering just such a result it is George Zoffinger.
     
  13. UncleSam527

    UncleSam527 Member

    Jan 14, 2002
    PLEASE, does anybody know George Zoffinger's email!?

    The poster who said the USSF should not host games at Giant's Stadium until things are resolved, ROCK ON! PREACH IT!

    Once again, anyone opposed to me starting an official "I hate George Zoffinger because..." thread, state now or forever hold your peace, because it's coming.
     
  14. Sweeper

    Sweeper New Member

    Feb 11, 1999
    Too bad Metro, in its cockiness, opted to turn down the NJSEA's offer to help promote the matches and draw in bigger crowds. I'm sure the venue staff of the NJSEA knows nothing about promotions, selling out countless concerts and years upon years of football events.
     
  15. What offer was that?
     
  16. Sweeper

    Sweeper New Member

    Feb 11, 1999
    The offer was for NJSEA to help promote the Metro using their local contacts and to provide consulting help for Metro.
     
  17. drew_VT_6

    drew_VT_6 Member

    Feb 22, 2000
    Orange County, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looks like George Zoffinger might be the death of all NJ sports teams! I read on Sunday that b/c of him the Nets may move to L.I. and the Devils are considering a move as well.

    Clearly this guys is a screw up...or a really snotty New Yorker!
     

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