Back to back. Why?

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by jeff_adams, Aug 1, 2002.

  1. jeff_adams

    jeff_adams Member+

    Dec 16, 1999
    Monterey, Ca
    #1 jeff_adams, Aug 1, 2002
    Maybe I missed the discussion, but does anyone have an insight into why ESPN Soccer Saturday show the same MLS teams in consecutive weeks?

    Didn't LA have like 4 in a row? Doesn't NY/NJ have the same thing coming up? I know there are only 10 teams, but couldn't they mix it up a little more? Is it because LA, NY and CHI have the biggest markets?
     
  2. Fanaddict

    Fanaddict Member+

    Mar 9, 2000
    streamwood IL USA
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2 Fanaddict, Aug 1, 2002
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    Yes.
     
  3. timmy409

    timmy409 Red Card

    Apr 3, 2002
    Georgia
    #3 timmy409, Aug 1, 2002
    and the revolution but i'm happy about that
     
  4. Minnman

    Minnman Member+

    Feb 11, 2000
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #4 Minnman, Aug 1, 2002
    Also, having only 10 teams in the league kinda limits the options somewhat.
     
  5. Northside Rovers

    Northside Rovers Member

    Jan 28, 2000
    Austin TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #5 Northside Rovers, Aug 1, 2002
    And I think that about wraps it from here.

    Thread started and solved in 4 posts. Good work guys.
     
  6. Ringo

    Ringo Member

    Jun 10, 2002
    Rough and Ready
    Club:
    Yeovil Town FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #6 Ringo, Aug 1, 2002
    I know this is the fifth post but I really feel somebody should make mention of the fact that espn is a big bunch of clowns.
     
  7. Jose L. Couso

    Jose L. Couso New Member

    Jul 31, 2000
    Arlington, VA
    #7 Jose L. Couso, Aug 1, 2002
    Sixth post.

    And I agree.
     
  8. Northside Rovers

    Northside Rovers Member

    Jan 28, 2000
    Austin TX
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #8 Northside Rovers, Aug 1, 2002
    As this thread gains new life, my guess is that ESPN is not choosing the teams that are being shown during the day.

    My guess is MLS is choosing them based on a combination of factors including:

    - Probable attendance
    - Stadium Availability
    - Team Market Size
    - Marketability of player(s) on a particular team
    - Probably not the temperature
     
  9. Jose L. Couso

    Jose L. Couso New Member

    Jul 31, 2000
    Arlington, VA
    #9 Jose L. Couso, Aug 2, 2002
    Sooo complex!

    No wonder they screwed it up! ;)
     
  10. empennage

    empennage Member

    Jan 4, 2001
    Phoenix, AZ
    #10 empennage, Aug 3, 2002
    Could it also have to do with logistics. Perhaps the film crew catches a ride on one of the planes that the teams are flying on as well. I don't know, just a guess but it is certainly possible.
     

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