One thing I already like better about this USOC

Discussion in 'US Open Cup' started by ArsenalMetro, May 28, 2009.

  1. LordRobin

    LordRobin Member+

    Sep 1, 2006
    Akron, OH
    Club:
    Cleveland C. S.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So then when chn71 said
    ...he was just talking out of his ass? Are we sure that the travel expense allowances are enough? Because from the anecdotes I've heard, the expenses are a real burden to small clubs.

    ------RM
     
  2. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, $7,500 doesn't go as far as you'd think.
     
  3. Mikey mouse

    Mikey mouse Member

    Jul 27, 1999
    Charleston, SC
    Club:
    Charleston
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    But it definatly helps

    And for a team like Atlanta FC traveling to Charleston tonight, It does .

    Charter bus is about $2100 (was quote we got for our supporters bus trip)

    Hotel is about $100 a night x 11 rooms (22 people) = 1100

    that is well within the cap.
     
  4. Mikey mouse

    Mikey mouse Member

    Jul 27, 1999
    Charleston, SC
    Club:
    Charleston
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    not out his as just not informed more like it.

    It might not be enough in some cases but do the math, it will cover most the early rounds and more than offset the cost in some of the later rounds
     
  5. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Especially if they go regional early. The problem is the quick turnaround. Expensive as all hell if you have to fly on six days' notice.
     
  6. Mikey mouse

    Mikey mouse Member

    Jul 27, 1999
    Charleston, SC
    Club:
    Charleston
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I noticed all airline arrangements have(had) to be made through US Soccer rep in New Haven

    i agree the airline will make a pretty penny off the average joe but with large accounts, they usually have a set fare regardless. I just booked a flight today to Anchorage, AK leaving Thursday from Chalreston, SC using a government account. RT cost was $589
     
  7. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If I'm not mistaken...do you know who owns that travel agency?
     
  8. Mikey mouse

    Mikey mouse Member

    Jul 27, 1999
    Charleston, SC
    Club:
    Charleston
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ^ the handbook says New Haven Travel but that is from 2007. Not sure if it is still the same company. 203 is the area code for Connecticut
     
  9. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh, it's probably the same company. I'm asking...there's supposedly a very interesting thing about one of the owners of New Haven Travel. Ever hear it?
     
  10. City Dave

    City Dave Member

    Jan 26, 2007
    Cleveland, OH
    Club:
    Cleveland C. S.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They eat babies?

    Come on, spill it.


    http://www.newhaventravel.com/soccer/
     
  11. Mikey mouse

    Mikey mouse Member

    Jul 27, 1999
    Charleston, SC
    Club:
    Charleston
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It is probably Suni mom's business or something. spill the beans...
     
  12. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As far as I know, Sunil owns or owned it.
     
  13. Mikey mouse

    Mikey mouse Member

    Jul 27, 1999
    Charleston, SC
    Club:
    Charleston
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    wow I was joking about Sunil mom owning it! didnt realize I was that close to the truth.
     
  14. MasterShake29

    MasterShake29 Member+

    Oct 28, 2001
    Jersey City, NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is that not a huge conflict of interest?

    If a politician gets caught doing something like that, there's a good chance they go to jail.
     
  15. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    One man's "conflict of interest" is another man's "synergy," I suppose.

    I'm not 100% sure that it's true. That's what people have said, though.
     
  16. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Let me introduce you to Jack Warner...
     

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