Just wondering, is this the only reference thus far to United in the media reports on the transfer? I know the two Post writers have ignored DCU before, but this would be quite an oversight.
It would be interesting to hear what Kevin Payne would say the time-table is now for getting a stadium done. Is 2007 still a realistic goal?
The deal would need to be done in the next 1-2 months for a 2007 opening. Even Crew Stadium, which was done in a hurry, took 3 months to break ground after a deal was reached. And DCU's stadium would not be a CCS, so it'd take 18-20 months to complete. And even more if you get Pizzahut Park-like delays.
It actually says that "a major cultural institution" will be included among the developments at Popar Point. This could only be DC United's SSS.
The Post has some of the best soccer coverage in the country. How do you figure it's an oversight not to specifically mention a soccer stadium in a story about the federal gov't transferring land to the District?
Obviously I know and appreciate Goff's coverage. This was not his. But to leave out what BS posters and other fans assume is a major use of a big project tells me there may be other options for the site on the table. In development, you don't show your hand until the check has cleared.
http://www.dcexaminer.com/articles/2005/07/17/news/d_c_news/01newsdc18swap.txt Ok, I found a week old article that mentions the land transfer AND its effect on DC United. I have one question, does anyone know if the stadium is going to be entirely privately funded (like the one proposed in Milwaukee)?
Yeah, that one got discussed here when the news of the bill first came out. I'm sure AEG and the new local investors have some idea of what the plan is. But I don't think any of us do, unfortunately.