Both of his posts were clear that he believes ticket revenue today is more than enough. Why do you think he showed the Seattle numbers and compared the to the current cap? I don't agree with that assertion. Ten years from now, maybe, but today, no way that could work financially.
First, I don't think ticket prices should be capped now. It was more of a 5-10 years down the line suggestion (after the new TV contract in 2014/2015) Let's go back and read the second part of my post 17,000 is slightly less than the average (and median) attendance this year. 35 is a low estimate for average MLS ticket prices. Then take into account a shirt sponsor (many multimillion deals now exist), TV money (around $30 million a year next year split between 19 teams), game day revenue (food) and it's not unreasonable to conclude that the average MLS teams is pulling in $15+ million in revenue. Teams like Vancouver and Philadelphia with big sponsorship money are almost certainly closer to $20 million.
He used Seattle as an example to show that ticket revenue could be enough. Also, because you were the one that brought up Seattle, and he responded to your post. That part is what is clear. You have no idea without understanding the full financial data and having done the market research. Your entire premise is based on an unsubstantiated opinion, backed with no evidence.
Cool, we are on the same page. I also think 10 years is more realistic as I mentioned in a previous post. I was confused by this statement you made "I meant for MLS teams. MLS teams should cap average ticket prices." I mistakenly read that in that you believed prices should be capped now. We will learn a lot more in 2014 when the new tv deal(s) are set and more importantly in 2015 when the CBA expires.
Actually "The Morgue" was a name that was used to describe section 120 at the old stadium on the Riders mail list long before Big Soccer was born. Doesn't mean that the young man's observation wasn't spot on. As for incident involving the trumpet playing fan, he had been starting trying to start chants for several years from midfield and only recently appeared with the horn at that match. Jonathan Kraft was sitting on the aisle of sect. 119 around row 20 (did this approx 3 times I can remember) and tried to intercede on the fan's behalf with no success. The fan returned sans trumpet and disappeared for all intents and purposes the following year.
Thanks for that..!! However, if you're the owner/investor just sneezing should get 8-12 teamops mopes to hand you tissues! Did the Krafts own the stadium back then? Because, if not, I can see why thy wouldn't listen to him...but, Geez!