USL-1 expansion

the logo and site definitely smell like some business students whipped it up in Powerpoint right before turning in their project to the professor. However if they are really in this for the long haul, then I'm sure they upgrade that stuff soon. I hope they can build/use a facility in Brooklyn or Queens before too long. Minus the paint on the ground and location, the blueprints of the hofstra stadium could make a decent USL facility

 

Looks a lot better than when Pele played there....

 

Did Holt say anything about 2010 expansion possibly Orlando and/or St. Louis yesterday at the press conference? And does anybody know anything about either of the possible clubs? I know Pachuca is looking like the number one possibility of Orlando right now based off what I have heard from the Orlando supporters. New information concerning Orlando and St. Louis would be nice?

 

Pachuca is only the #1 option because USL is doing backflips at their command to let them in the league. If it was up to us, they'd stay in Mexico. FC Orlando's plan is far superior based on the information I've been given.

 

Then someone from the FC Orlando group needs to get in touch with Holt and let him know what the fans in Orlando want. That way Pachuca can look elsewhere, maybe they could hook up with San Antonio, 2 for 1.

 

Trust me, they have. I've sent several emails to Holt. The problem is Pachuca is big and shiny and has lots of money. USL loves them and will do just about anything to have them involved.

The problem is the fans are the ones that will get screwed. Every indiciation so far is that Pachuca only cares about Hispanic fans. That is a huge, huge problem. I've heard they want to hidden American gems (like J.F. Torres) as well. They don't deserve our players if they don't care about our fans.

I've made no secret of my dislike of Pachuca for this reason. I'll say again that I invite anyone connected with the Pachuca Orlando bid to contact me and prove me wrong. I started the Orlando Soccer Supporters Club (originally the Orlando Tuzos Supporters Club) to support Pachuca Orlando. The fact that no one in Orlando has been contacted by them tells you how much they care.

If you'd like to help us keep Pachuca out, and boost FC Orlando's chances, go to http://www.orlandosoccersupporters.com/home.html and read the letter from Mark Dillon, head of FC Orlando. If you like what he has to say, write an email to Tim Holt and let him know you want FC Orlando in charge of the Orlando team, and that you want Orlando in the USL in 2010 or 2011.

 

From what I understand, the money is set. USL gave Pachuca first right of refusal, so Mark can't move forward until Pachuca officially passes on the Orlando market.

 

Well, I hope one of the groups can come into an agreement soon so that Orlando will be able to play in USL1 next year.

 

I would like to personally thank the fine folks at FC Orlando for my first good laugh of the day. Their home page has a banner that reads: SUPPORTING PRO SOCCER IN ORLANDO SINCE 2009

Establishing the tradition early?

 

What's so wrong with that? And btw, it's been that way for 2 months.

 

Nobody laughed in 1889. Have you seen any pictures from that time period?



That's understandable given all the craziness that was going on during that era:

 

Why can nobody take a good rib here? I know tongue-in-cheek doesn't come across real well. But still.

I really like the Orlando Supporters badge, its better than the NYC team logo by far. You put 2009 on there, which is great. I like crests with dates.

The banner on the website just struck me as a bit odd. Its like if I said I have been hungry for bacon and eggs since this morning and it is only 9:30am. Follow me?

Hey, you have a great website there, should be proud. Here in Tampa, we can't even agree what to call ourselves yet. All in due time

 

Sorry about that. I was visiting my parents for a few days and you caught me at a bad moment.

I want to establish a sense of lasting and tradition with the group. The other tagline I use in my OSSC emails is "Supporting the Beautiful Game in the City Beautiful," but it doesn't fit well on the banner.

Luckily I have Photoshop now, so I'll be able to make the tweaks to the banner and the badge soon. No major changes, but I can finally fix the text wrapping style.

 

This is in all seriousness, because I would love to be able to make a two hour ride to support the Rowdies on a road trip, but I hope their latest venture is more successful than either the Lions or Ajax ventures.

 

I think we're positioned for a lot more success, with the right ownership that is. Knowing what Dillon went through with those other situations, he'd have to be a fool to put himself in that kind of position again. As far as I can tell, he's no fool.

 

possible USL 1 to Portland Maine:

https://www.pressherald.com/2021/07...eing-presented-to-portland-officials-tuesday/

 

https://www.pressherald.com/2021/07...roposal-to-bring-professional-soccer-to-city/

Councilors ‘excited’ but cautious about plan to bring pro soccer to Portland
Members of the Housing and Community Development Committee say they will need more details before they feel comfortable making a recommendation on where a new soccer stadium could be located.

 

http://portlandphoenix.me/fitzpatrick-scores-early-support-as-stadium-for-portland-pro-soccer-team/

Fitzpatrick scores early support as stadium for Portland (ME) pro soccer team