MLS to affiliate with USL PRO clubs

Discussion in 'United Soccer Leagues' started by mbsc, Jul 11, 2012.

  1. Vesty

    Vesty Member

    May 8, 2007
    Pittsburgh
    Club:
    Pittsburgh Riverhounds
  2. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Like Vancouver and Charleston? How about Toronto and Wilmington NC? ;)
     
  4. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Of course in the same article, Rapids denied they've ever spoken to Switchbacks. Someone isn't telling the truth.

    Also the Louisville paper confirmed NYRB entry into USL next year.
     
  5. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Lol, well Toronto was trying to get a team in Hamilton. Haven't heard anything from Vancouver though.
     
  6. 30King

    30King Member+

    Jul 22, 2013
    Rocklin, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Never saw that part ever mentioned. Obviously more ideal for the clubs involved, but not a requirement.
     
  7. QuietType

    QuietType Member+

    Jun 6, 2009
    Sacramento, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Isn't Colorado Springs starting USL Pro next year?
     
  8. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes it is.
     
  9. QuietType

    QuietType Member+

    Jun 6, 2009
    Sacramento, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess I should have elaborated. And they are not going to be the Colorado affiliate?
     
  10. SoccerPrime

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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Read the article Vesty posted above. According to it, Rapids say they have no relationship with the Switchbacks. I think it's safe to infer that Rapids have no intention of working with the Switchbacks.

    I wonder if they see them as a threat.
     
  11. 30King

    30King Member+

    Jul 22, 2013
    Rocklin, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    A threat to what??

    I think the Rapids had their own plans for Colorado Springs. The switchbacks beat them to it.

    Why else would Rapids be so anti-switchbacks. Unless there's an ownership backstory nobody knows about
     
  12. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There has never ever been an indication that that is the case.

    Would it be optimal? Certainly.

    A lot of people seem to be thinking that this or that or the other is included in an agreement none of us have ever seen, based (apparently) on things they thought they read somewhere.

    Up to here, you had me 100%.

    And that's where you lost me.

    Have you checked out this ownership group? Do you remember when they launched? They're only a threat to themselves.
     
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  13. SoccerPrime

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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh I agree I don't think CS is a threat to the Rapids at all. But reading between the lines give me an opinion that perhaps the Rapids were upset that they weren't consulted and feel that CS is their market.

    Again just my opinion but it certainly seems like Rapids will not be affiliated with them.
     
  14. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  15. dtid

    dtid Member

    Sep 6, 2010
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    So Austin is added to the USL Pro next year and I thought I saw a tweet that they were looking to be an MLS affiliate. Will Houston switch off Pittsburgh?

    From what I have seen, Dallas, Seattle and New York Red Bulls will have their own teams next year. With there being 21 MLS clubs and only those three plus LA with their own clubs in the league, what kind of mad dash (if any) will there before the remaining clubs? From the list below, Chicago, RSL, Colorado and Montreal won't have an affiliate or plan on having their own team next year.... Available USL Pro clubs for affiliation: Arizona, Orange County and Charlotte don't have their own affiliation, although Sacramento has two...? Also coming in next year, Colorado Springs (as mentioned above), Tulsa and St. Louis. Technically, Orlando is leaving and Lousville is coming into the league, but as Orlando's affiliate - not a bad idea, that.

    Is there an updated list of affiliations more current than this:

    http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...usl-pro-affiliates-grow-as-2014-season-nears/

    MLS and USL PRO affiliates

    Chicago Fire – No affiliate

    Chivas USA – No affiliate

    Colorado Rapids – No affiliate

    Columbus Crew – Dayton Dutch Lions

    D.C. United – Richmond Kickers

    FC Dallas – No affiliate

    Houston Dynamo – Pittsburgh Riverhounds

    Los Angeles Galaxay – No affiliate

    Montreal Impact – No affiliate

    New York Red Bulls – No affiliate

    New England Revolution – Rochester Rhinos

    Philadelphia Union – Harrisburg City Islanders

    Portland Timbers – Sacramento Republic

    Real Salt Lake – No affiliate

    San Jose Earthquakes – Sacramento Republic

    Seattle Sounders – No affiliate

    Sporting Kansas City – Oklahoma City Energy FC & Orlando City (will end when Orlando join MLS in 2015)

    Toronto FC – Wilmington Hammerheads

    Vancouver Whitecaps – Charleston Battery
     
  16. ButlerBob

    ButlerBob Moderator
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    Nov 13, 2001
    Evanston, IL
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You can take LA off your list or LA 2. Kind of like affiliate with themselves. LOL
     
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  17. cflsteve

    cflsteve Member

    Jul 21, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    The Galaxy have the resouses and secondary field to ave their own USL PRo team. Other clubs would look to affiliate besides the NYRBs who also appear to be headed for thei own NYRB2 as well. TFC may as well want there own club in the GTA with MLSE resources and the KIA training center could make that possible.
     
  18. ThePonchat

    ThePonchat Member+

    #ProRelForUSA
    United States
    Jan 10, 2013
    I've Been Everywhere Man
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Didn't see it posted anywhere else...Vancouver Whitecaps will be running their own USL Pro club.
     
  19. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's in the expansion rumors and whatnot thread.
     

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