Las Vegas is Viable II

Discussion in 'MLS: Expansion' started by DANNO49, May 27, 2014.

  1. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    Utah.
     
  2. JmThms

    JmThms Member

    Jul 6, 2015
    I'm a Vegas resident and a LV Lights STH. I also sense that Vegas' unique qualities as a worldwide mega entertainment brand interests MLS, in addition to any southwest desert geography considerations. It seems the sports industry has discovered the nexus with Vegas given the NHL and NFL movement into Vegas. It seems that MLS may calculate a net plus given the unique Vegas identity vs. competition with the other sports options now here, but I'm not sure about that. But it does seem the city is really on board with the possibility of MLS arrival and the prospective ownership group they gave negotiating privileges to.
     
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  3. georg

    georg Member+

    May 25, 2009
    Parowan, Utah
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So is the Vegas still Viable?
     
  4. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    #1129 Rahbiefowlah, Dec 6, 2019
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2019


    There’s some substance, for instance. And please don’t call me names or make some homophobic comment.
     
  5. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Question: Does anyone believe the Raiders moving to Las Vegas drum up enthusiasm to have an MLS team or will city officials as well as potential fans lose interest as they will put all their efforts into supporting an NFL franchise?

    Just curious....
     
  6. Sport Billy

    Sport Billy Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 25, 2006
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    Rahbiefowlah and Georg - stop the childish nonsense or get out.
     
  7. JmThms

    JmThms Member

    Jul 6, 2015
    It seems like the city government is big on MLS coming to the city. NFL to Vegas is a done deal as was NHL. City is keen on redevelopment of that part of downtown anchored by an MLS team in a new stadium. City has extended their discussions with a very deep pocketed ownership group. I know that the mayor and city has been looking to expand beyond the casino and hotel industry for a while. Was interested in bringing MLS even before the NHL and NFL were realities.
    And I hope so. I would like to exchange my USL Las Vegas Lights season tickets for MLS Las Vegas Lights season tickets.
     
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  8. JmThms

    JmThms Member

    Jul 6, 2015
    Yep, still going forward. I think they would be better than Charlotte. Charlotte sounds too much like an MLS 1.0 situation, with an MLS owner just wanting another tenant for his soccer-inappropriate NFL stadium. And I predict Charlotte and Nashville will realize the fears of soccer in the South, and not be another Atlanta. Those SEC and ACC football good ol boys don't generally dig soccrr. Reports out of Nashville paint a dismal picture for season ticket sales already.
     
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  9. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  10. TrueCrew

    TrueCrew Member+

    Dec 22, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    With Miami off the board, the only real city left without a team that has any sort of sizzle/sexy factor is, in my view, Vegas.

    Detroit & Phoenix are twice as big, and Cleveland, SD, & Tampa probably 33% larger (CSA/MSA), but none of those scream sizzle to me.

    Of the 2+ million CSA/MSAs, Indy, Pitt, Milwaukee, San Antonio, & Raleigh are it without a team.

    New Orleans generates sizzle of a sort, but is twice as small and potentially underwater. Other smallish cities could work (OKC, Memphis, Louisville) but no sizzle there.

    Plus, LA, LAFC, SJ, Sac, Sea, Port, Van, Vegas is an easy 8 team Pacific division (32 teams). If you want to go 9/10 (36/40 with 4 divisions), add SD + PHX.
     
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  11. EPJr

    EPJr Member+

    Los Angeles FC
    United States
    Mar 21, 2009
    Richmond VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    and just like ATL, Nashville, Miami and Charlotte; Vegas now have a NFL presence and a brand new NFL stadium that can be used if necessary. Plus they already have a D2 team with a great name and Elvis as a mascot. [​IMG] [​IMG]
    WHAT ELSE COULD YOU ASK FOR?
     
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  12. VBCity72

    VBCity72 Member+

    Aug 17, 2014
    Sunny San Diego
    Club:
    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    A llama... oh wait.
     
  13. EPJr

    EPJr Member+

    Los Angeles FC
    United States
    Mar 21, 2009
    Richmond VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
    your wish is our command!
     
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  14. When Saturday Comes

    Apr 9, 2012
    Calgary
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    If you use the search function the things you are saying about Charlotte were said about Atlanta and Blank being another Kraft in literally thousands of posts.

    Charlotte has over 20k season ticket reservations and Tepper has made great hires on the socçer side. Nasville has over 13,000 season tickets sold and over 40k seats sold for their home opener. I think we can put the 'soccer in the south, ACC and SEC doesn't work' myth to bed.
     
  15. JmThms

    JmThms Member

    Jul 6, 2015
    I hope so. Nothing would please me more than to see Charlotte and Nashville succeed like Atlanta. I know about the Atlanta predictions. We'll just have to wait to see if my Southern stereotype is finally obliterated. Although developments in Charlotte do seem promising.
     
  16. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    did vegas get delayed again??
     
  17. JmThms

    JmThms Member

    Jul 6, 2015
    Maybe the fast time-line the city wanted just hit a little speed bump.

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.re...egas-soccer-stadium-hits-setback-1955581/amp/

    "Citing details “still yet to be resolved” in negotiations with a developer, Las Vegas officials said Tuesday that a proposed stadium deal at Cashman Field will not be presented to city lawmakers next week as expected."

    So it looks like they just missed this City meeting. Maybe the next scheduled one. Need to resolve detail issues to their satisfaction. Let's hope it's not more serious, or develops into something more serious.
     
  18. JmThms

    JmThms Member

    Jul 6, 2015
    "Las Vegas City Manager Scott Adams said Wednesday that agreements for a proposed soccer stadium at city-owned Cashman Field are still in play and could be put in front of the City Council within 30 days."
     
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  19. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Theres multiple parties that are zeroing in on Cashman field, and not just with the intent of soccer. Hope the soccer guys move quick.
     
  20. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
     
  21. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Why would MLS be interested in Flamengo?
     
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  22. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas
    That’s exactly what I thought. Sounds more like USL to me.
     
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  23. EPJr

    EPJr Member+

    Los Angeles FC
    United States
    Mar 21, 2009
    Richmond VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    200M?
    [​IMG]
     
  24. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not sure how Flamengo, which has only recently recovered from long-term financial difficulties, could find $300 million+ for an expansion fee and another couple of hundred $million for a stadium. Isn't it a fan owned club?
     
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  25. Rahbiefowlah

    Rahbiefowlah Member+

    Oct 22, 2001
    Las Vegas

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