A-League Vs. Major League Baseball

Discussion in 'United Soccer Leagues' started by sounderfan, May 24, 2003.

  1. sounderfan

    sounderfan New Member

    Apr 6, 2003
    Towns that have BOTH A-league teams and MLB...

    Seattle
    Atlanta
    Cincinnati
    Milwaukee
    Minnesota
    Montreal
    Pittsburgh
    Toronto

    How can you compete with MLB, bigger stadiums, TV, Sportcenter, etc. in these markets?

    I believe it IS more difficult to promote A-League soccer in a town where there are 81 chances to see a Major League Baseball game. The very fact that MLB is the "highlest level of play" for baseball makes the challenge these cities face more difficult than A-League towns with Minor-League baseball teams.

    So who "seems" to be doing the best at surviving with a MLB team nearby?

    1. Montreal---well, the Expos fiasco is well-documented.Impact have momentum!
    2. Minnesota---They have made a niche.
    3. Milwaukee---seems a supportive soccer area.
    4. Seattle---Loyal fans, But Mariners rule here.
    5. Toronto---Linx and 'Jays---different fans?
    6. Pittsburgh---'Hounds & Bucs both struggle.
    7. Atlanta---This is NOT a sports town! (Winners Only Need Apply)
    8. Cincinnati---Could Griffey get injured for 'Hawks, too? Try him at CenterBack!
     

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