If I won the Lottery

athletics68 · Jan 21, 2016

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So with all the talk about MLS heating up I figured I would bring this thread back up but as a real discussion about possible stadium sites.

From the rumors I have heard there seem to two main contenders, Mission Valley and East Village.
So was curious which one people preferred and why?

If we are just talking about a MLS franchise and not trying to find a home for the Aztecs too my vote would be for East Village. I have to admit to being a bit of a Europhile and a Stadium right there would feel very European. Close to bars for pre/post match pints, as good a transport links as San Diego has, and a very walkable area. Also I am assuming it would be linked with the convention center, and built in a way that would offer more space for conventions. Either on top of convention space like JMI's plan for the football stadium, or with a retractable roof.

Downsides are getting in and out of Downtown can be a pain. There would be little tailgating, although this would probably be the case in Mission Valley as well. Would take longer and be more complicated to build because land has to be acquired and possibly cleaned up. It's not as good for SDSU. And the worst of all Mission Brewery would be displaced!!!

Anyone else have thoughts or have heard other rumors of possible locations?
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Mission Valley would be my preferred location in any instance. It's a more affordable place for an owner to build (and for any city taxpayer involvement), it's got ready made access to multiple freeways and public transit, and it doesn't present any scheduling conflict issues with the Padres and Petco Park which is only a few blocks from proposed east village sites.

mike4066 · Jan 21, 2016

I'm partial to Mission Valley as well because it would be easier and because it would benefit SDSU.

Also, in case the NFL ever was to expand again then downtown would be the ideal place for an NFL stadium.

As for other places that have been mentioned, the only other place I have heard for a MLS team is the CV bayfront.

Others have mentioned eastern CV or Escondido but I believe those where for USL/NASL bids.

owian · Jan 25, 2016

mike4066 said: ↑

I'm partial to Mission Valley as well because it would be easier and because it would benefit SDSU.

Also, in case the NFL ever was to expand again then downtown would be the ideal place for an NFL stadium.

As for other places that have been mentioned, the only other place I have heard for a MLS team is the CV bayfront.

Others have mentioned eastern CV or Escondido but I believe those where for USL/NASL bids.
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I agree Mission Valley would be the cheapest, fastest, and easiest place to build, still not sure if it's the best though. Other MLS cities have shown going for the easiest option isn't always the best, Chicago, Philly, Colorado, Dallas fans complain about the location of their stadiums regularly. And the reason is always the same, it was the easiest at the time.

Now I am not saying Mission Valley is Frisco, Tx. Obviously it's not, it is a central location that may actually be easier to get to for a majority of the county than downtown. BUT I do still like the downtown idea. Sorts out the convention center, right by the bay so in a picturesque location, and in the one urban neighborhood in the city.

Chula Vista Waterfront would be okay. Not ideal but close to 5 and the trolley so has decent transport links. Main issue would be a long way from North County which is a real hot bed of Youth Soccer.

Don't like Escondido or Eastlake to far for a majority of the county.

mike4066 · Jan 28, 2016

http://www.sdsualumni.org/s/997/ind...=10179&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=6992undefined

This is interesting in that it mentions a joint use Mission Valley site.

This means that whomever is promoting the MV site for an MLS team (I believe its Moores) is actively talking to member of the SDSU community.

I think this is the most solid piece of evidence I have seen in a while that points to this getting done once the Chargers leave.

athletics68 · Jan 28, 2016

mike4066 said: ↑

http://www.sdsualumni.org/s/997/ind...=10179&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=6992undefined

This is interesting in that it mentions a joint use Mission Valley site.

This means that whomever is promoting the MV site for an MLS team (I believe its Moores) is actively talking to member of the SDSU community.

I think this is the most solid piece of evidence I have seen in a while that points to this getting done once the Chargers leave.
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More validation of the strong rumors that SDSU was working with a potential MLS team. This is great news. I already was hoping the Chargers would leave, but now I'm really hoping they piss off and take their scumbag owner with them.