Makes you wonder if the Kraft's would ever do this...

Andy_B · Jul 27, 2004

http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/mls_news.jspymd=20040727&content_id=9670&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp

"For the third time in less than a year, I am proud to celebrate the vision and innovation of a community which has dedicated bricks and mortar to the development of professional soccer in the U.S.," Garber said. "Lamar Hunt coined the term 'soccer-specific stadium' with the Columbus Crew Stadium in 1999. The Home Depot Center in Carson is referred to in soccer circles as 'The Cathedral.' Last April, the forward-thinking leaders of the city of Frisco, Texas, voted for a public-private partnership to build one of our spiritual homes in suburban Dallas for the 2005 season. Last winter we marked yet another watershed moment for our sport in Bridgeview, Ill., with the dedication of a new home for the Chicago Fire. Now we add Denver to the list of places where the dreams of Major League Soccer and its fans come true."
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kylesoccer · Jul 27, 2004

can u imagine a stadium between 20-30K that might actually produce a waiting list for mens national team games. the more forbibben, the more people want to see whatever it is. plus any plans i might hope would be more around the boston area(selfish reasons) to attract a bigger game day crowd

YankeeWomble · Jul 27, 2004

HOK designer James Walters said in April he believed the Rapids' facility would more closely resemble English projects Reebok Stadium in Bolton or Alfred McAlpine Stadium located in Huddersfield. Both stadiums are intimate, seating 25,000 spectators, and have roofs over the stands to protect fans from the elements and to harness the noise they generate.
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If this is true it will be the class facility in the league. Imagin the Rapids being even tougher to beat at home...scary.

The Magpie · Jul 27, 2004

"HOK designer James Walters said in April he believed the Rapids' facility would more closely resemble English projects Reebok Stadium in Bolton or Alfred McAlpine Stadium located in Huddersfield..."

Yeah, an MLS version of Reebok Stadium wouldn't s*ck:

The Magpie

Sandon Mibut · Jul 27, 2004

Sorry, wrong thread.

BigFrank · Jul 27, 2004

kylesoccer said:

can u imagine a stadium between 20-30K that might actually produce a waiting list for mens national team games. the more forbibben, the more people want to see whatever it is. plus any plans i might hope would be more around the boston area(selfish reasons) to attract a bigger game day crowd
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A "local" stadium that might do that already exists - only a little bigger (40k) and in East Hartford, Connecticut. Rentschler Field, site of last night's Liverpool/Celtic match and year-old home to the UConn football team.

The Magpie · Jul 27, 2004

"A 'local' stadium that might do that already exists - only a little bigger (40k) and in East Hartford, Connecticut. Rentschler Field, site of last night's Liverpool/Celtic match and year-old home to the UConn football team..."

... where a whopping, reported crowd of 24,000 showed up to see this match, and in a facility that while new and convenient to some, is architecturally uninspiring and is as suitable a venue for the Revolution as Gillette Stadium.

Jeremy Goodwin · Jul 27, 2004

McAlpine: http://www.mcalpinestadium.com/mcalpine2/main.asp

Never realized soccer stadiums could look so much like soccer shoes.

Ross · Jul 27, 2004

BigFrank said:

A "local" stadium that might do that already exists - only a little bigger (40k) and in East Hartford, Connecticut. Rentschler Field, site of last night's Liverpool/Celtic match and year-old home to the UConn football team.
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I tuned in (FSW was free last night) and was confused. The crowd sounded so good I thought it was in England.

Why can't we get singers like that?

Amy

soccertim · Jul 27, 2004

The stadium was half full. Most of the people sat during the game and were generally quiet unless something that looked exciting on the field. There was a group of people behind the goal who stood the entire time, sang, and chanted. Oddly familiar, on the whole.

Bman · Jul 28, 2004

Ross said:

I tuned in (FSW was free last night) and was confused. The crowd sounded so good I thought it was in England.

Why can't we get singers like that?

Amy
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I heard that and was wondering if FSW was using audio from an EPL match or something. Haven't they been guilty of that kind of thing before?

BigFrank · Jul 28, 2004

The Magpie said:

"A 'local' stadium that might do that already exists - only a little bigger (40k) and in East Hartford, Connecticut. Rentschler Field, site of last night's Liverpool/Celtic match and year-old home to the UConn football team..."

... where a whopping, reported crowd of 24,000 showed up to see this match, and in a facility that while new and convenient to some, is architecturally uninspiring and is as suitable a venue for the Revolution as Gillette Stadium.
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I thought we were talking about a suitable local stadium, not a review for Architectural Digest.

Who cares how many it drew for a one-off match?
They put 24,000 into a 40,000 seat stadium.
That sure beats the Revos putting 7,000 into a 68,000 seat mausoleum.

Rentschler Field would be perfect for MLS.
It is considerably better than Crew Stadium.
And if you think MLS investors will be spending the extras to build places like Bolton and Huddersfield, then you must be going to Doctor Delusional for your prescriptions.

Just too bad Rentschler is located in Hartford.
If it was anywhere near Boston, Magpie, you'd be crawling to it on yoiur hands and knees to get there if it meant putting the Revos in it instead of the mausoleum.