Baltimore

Discussion in 'USL Expansion' started by clebo99, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. clebo99

    clebo99 Member

    May 28, 2006
    Let's get Baltimore in the mix. I think it's a good market for USL because:

    - Baltimore already has a pretty good following for the Blast and that is barely a league.

    - CP Baltimore is in USL2. Just move them up.

    - They can play at Towson University until the proposed soccer stadium is built in 4-5 years.

    - Nice East Coast semi large city close to Cleveland, NY. Could be a good rivalry for NY.

    - Soccer is a huge sport in MD.
     
  2. CCSUltra

    CCSUltra Member+

    Nov 18, 2008
    Cleveland
    Club:
    Hertha BSC Berlin
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    CCS and Baltimore were rivals back in USL2, though mostly because of that idiot Sergio Flores.
     
  3. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  4. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Steven Goff‏Verified account @SoccerInsider 2h2 hours ago
    Baltimore remains a top candidate for USL expansion. League and local group working to identify a suitable stadium location.
     
  5. Nick79

    Nick79 Member

    May 4, 2015
    Club:
    Olympiakos Piraeus
    #5 Nick79, Aug 22, 2017
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2017
    LOL! Why is Sergio Flores an idiot? I don't know about what he did in USL2 but he gave training sessions to my daughter's U14 team a couple years ago.
     
  6. Nick79

    Nick79 Member

    May 4, 2015
    Club:
    Olympiakos Piraeus
    That team's been dead for several years now.
     
  7. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    You just quoted an 8 year old post.

    Is this Baltimore effort tied in with the floundering effort to put a lacrosse stadium in Anne Arundel county?
     
  8. l_gregorio

    l_gregorio New Member

    Nov 5, 2012
    Club:
    DC United
    Has anyone heard any updates on the Baltimore USL effort? Or even the DC United B team?
     
  9. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  10. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    This article is from June 2017. Has anyone heard of any progress on the goals listed in this article. I certainly haven't.
     
  11. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    patience young grasshopper...patience

    Steven Goff‏Verified account @SoccerInsider Aug 9
    Baltimore remains a top candidate for USL expansion.
    League and local group working to identify a suitable stadium location.
    6:18 AM - 9 Aug 2017
     
  12. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    This doesn't mean they are still working. There has almost always been some speculation about a Baltimore stadium but never more than that.
     
  13. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    USL beaten to the punch???

    NPSL is proud to announce that FC Baltimore (Baltimore, MD) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will compete in the Northeast Region’s Mid-Atlantic Conference.

    “It’s exciting news that the NPSL is coming to Baltimore,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone commented. “FC Baltimore is bringing a tremendous organization to the city and I know soccer supporters in the region will be thrilled by this news.”

    The leadership of FC Baltimore includes Project Manager Joe Shargorodsky, Director of Soccer Operations Alex Lubyansky, Director of Community Relations/Goalkeeping Coach William Vanzela, Head Coach Brandon Quaranta, Chief Financial Officer Paul Zlotolow, and Director of Digital Media and Branding Gary Pyatigorsky.

    Shargorodsky and Lubyansky, brothers born in Ukraine who grew up in Michigan, have always had a passion for soccer. Both played at youth clubs and in high school, and Lubyansky went on to play for the University of Michigan and then for Dynamo Kiev in the Ukraine. Furthermore, Lubyansky was the 2005 NPSL National Championship MVP in a thrilling double-overtime shutout performance for Detroit Arsenal. Thirteen years later, the brothers seek another NPSL title, this time as co-owners of FC Baltimore.

    Born in Brazil and instilled with a supernatural passion for soccer, Vanzela has played and coached at the highest levels of the game. He is the current starting goalkeeper for the Baltimore Blast, Baltimore’s championship-winning professional indoor soccer team. He is also the goalkeeping coach at Johns Hopkins University.

    Quaranta has led teams to three US Soccer Youth Soccer National Championships (2010, 2014, 2015). During the same time, he has been an incredible high school soccer coach in one of the most competitive states in the nation. Most impressively, he led McDonogh School to a state championship with an undefeated run in 2015. This success has led him to be a two-time recipient of the NSCAA Maryland State Coach of the Year award.

    Born in Argentina and having grown up in Philadelphia, Zlotolow has had a lifelong love for soccer. A promising soccer career, including playing at the college varsity level and briefly in the pros, was cut short by a leg injury. Since that time, he has managed and grown several companies with a tremendous track record of success. He will be overseeing the finances as well as much of the operations of FC Baltimore.

    Pyatigorsky’s passion and competition in sports transfers over in everything he does in life. He is the CEO and CFO of Netembark LLC, a full service digital marketing agency and brings over 17 years of digital marketing experience. Before Netembark, he spent four years managing the Branding and Field Marketing Department for Philip Morris. He has been featured in numerous publications, including Business Week, Business Insider, and Forbes. As a Director of Digital Media and Branding for FC Baltimore, Pyatigorsky will identify new and creative digital marketing growth strategies and evaluate trends, tools, and technologies within the digital marketing landscape.

    “We expect to field a highly competitive team while providing a fun game day experience for our fans,” Lubyansky added. “We bring a tremendous competitive spirit and desire to contribute to the development of high-level soccer in this country. I know firsthand what it takes to win in the NPSL, and the team will build upon this championship-winning experience to bring the trophy to Baltimore.”

    More information about the club can be found at www.fcbaltimore1729.com or by following the club on Instagram (@fcbaltimore1729), Facebook (@fcbaltimore1729), and Twitter (@fcbaltimore1729).
     
  14. hipityhop

    hipityhop Member

    New Mexico United
    United States
    Jan 10, 1999
    Mission TX
    Club:
    SønderjyskE
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Uhhhh NPSL beating you to the punch of any city doesn't mean much, if anything.
     
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  15. artml

    artml Member

    Liverpool FC
    Ukraine
    Jul 11, 2009
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    It's not "the" Ukraine.
     
  16. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    sounds like they are off to the races:

    Brandon Quaranta‏ @brandoq 22h22 hours ago
    3 in a row for @fcbaltimore1729 exhibitions finished & looking forward to @NPSLSoccer league action this weekend #FCBaltimore
     
  17. Nick79

    Nick79 Member

    May 4, 2015
    Club:
    Olympiakos Piraeus
    I've been to 5 FC Baltimore games this year and enjoyed the games,

    That said, NPSL is clearly bush league. I'll drop FCB instantly for a USL team.

    What's the story though?s it still in the works for Baltimore in the USL?

    I saw USL announced 7 new teams for next year and Baltimore is not one of them.
     
  18. mikehurst21

    mikehurst21 Member

    Oklahoma City Energy FC
    United States
    Nov 6, 2013
    Moore Oklahoma
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Baltimore is in the discussions for USL expansion
     
  19. Dune

    Dune Member

    Feb 10, 1999
    If you don't have a ownership group lined up then everything is just fantasy. But ignoring that, Baltimore obviously has USL Championship potential. That means a 5K+ stadium is needed. Are there any realistic alternatives already around or do a investor need to build something from scratch?
     
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  20. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/news_article/show/1158844

    Christos FC Set to Join USL League Two for the 2022 Season
    4/22/21, 1:00PM EDT
    BALTIMORE-BASED CLUB BECOMES FIRST TEAM TO JOIN THE MID ATLANTIC DIVISION
     
  21. Bluesfan

    Bluesfan Member+

    DC United
    Aug 12, 2000
    Tampa
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Scotland
    Baltimore lacks both an owner and a venue. Wishful thinking has been one of the principals involved with Under Armour would step up as owners and a soccer stadium could be built in the area south of the harbor that is being developed with tax incentives.

    To be fair, that kind of development would most likely happen out of the public eye, so maybe something may be afoot.

    The only options that exist currently for venue are M&T (too big), Hopkins university, and Morgan State football stadium (artificial turf). Could make it work short term but their own stadium would be necessary.
     
  22. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  24. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  25. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

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