Worst run FO in the league?

Discussion in 'Philadelphia Union' started by local136RiverRat, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. cwelch999

    cwelch999 Member

    Jul 5, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think the real difference between sports-as-business and everything-else-as-business is that sports asks its customers to not be customers but to be fans. We're asked to keep the faith through thick and thin and identify with the company in a way not really true of any other industry. If Coca-Cola or Ford put out lousy products eight years out of ten, nobody would criticize you for switching to Pepsi or GM, but if the Union stink and I decide I'm going to be a Red Bulls fan or whatever, I come in for a criticism as a fairweather fan. I guess what I'm saying is sports are irrational and emotional at their essence, and it seems disingenuous for owners to try to have it both ways.
     
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  2. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. Yo-Joe

    Yo-Joe Member

    Oct 20, 2007
    Montco/Philadelphia, USA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
  4. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Really hope it ends up being Entenmann’s.

     
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  5. sentrido

    sentrido Member

    Jul 9, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
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  6. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

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

    LuckyStriker Member+

    Favorite club? a German one..........
    Apr 14, 2010
    in exile-Statute of Limitations yet to expire
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Saw this morning, and believe it.

    Apparently; McDermott tried and tried to find your stadium solution in Lehigh.

    Had to admit he still hadn't found what he's looking for............................
     
  8. aztec21bas

    aztec21bas BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 24, 2009
    Mullica Hill, NJ
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
  9. ScottyMac26

    ScottyMac26 Member+

    Jan 13, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Are you back?
     
  10. LuckyStriker

    LuckyStriker Member+

    Favorite club? a German one..........
    Apr 14, 2010
    in exile-Statute of Limitations yet to expire
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    um........got notified on the news, figured it was OK to comment on it........since it wasn't "game related".

    Bottom line on leaving:
    I just found out too late that the mission statement of the club was diametrically opposed to mine as a fan.
    I suppose it was just the punishment for being too far away to keep up behind the scenes...........

    All good.

    I still watch the league-but just choose to vent toward people in Germany..............;)
    Appeared Philly had their best year.

    You already know who I'd credit for it................:laugh:
    All the best friend.
     
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  11. ScottyMac26

    ScottyMac26 Member+

    Jan 13, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I went to zero MLS games this year. I’m not happy or sad or mad about it. It just is. ‍♂️
    Do think it’s interesting the way folks assume there’s year to year carryover or progression. This lineup could be 40-50% new.
     
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  12. LuckyStriker

    LuckyStriker Member+

    Favorite club? a German one..........
    Apr 14, 2010
    in exile-Statute of Limitations yet to expire
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From what little I observed, your GM appears to be the goods.
    You all have gone all in on the Academy. Hope it turns out better for y'all than it did for RBNJ last year.
    Not sure you can sustain anything relying solely on kids........at least.......they couldn't.
     
  13. ScottyMac26

    ScottyMac26 Member+

    Jan 13, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
     
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  14. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This came out of nowhere.



     
  15. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's definately got some money, but the Union need a billionaire to compete at the highest level for MLS, TBH.
     
  16. Tyr

    Tyr Member+

    Nov 7, 2009
    Lawrenceville
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    At least we aren't having a racism scandal.
     
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  17. Cherry Hill SOB

    Cherry Hill SOB Member+

    Aug 30, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    We had a hazing scandal (spanking, water denial) early on but they kept it under wraps until the lawsuit.
     
  18. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

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

    Liverpool FC, Philadelphia Union
    Feb 19, 2000
    Lancaster, PA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What happened?
     
  20. sentrido

    sentrido Member

    Jul 9, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    search the inter webs for "cincinnati fc racism". At least thats the latest I am aware of but it seems with soccer there is always another one right around the corner unfortunately.
     
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  21. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Google "FC Cincinnati Ron Jans"
     
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  22. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So I fully except an empty house for the Leagues Cup game this summer. The ticket prices range from $65-$390.
     
  23. mattylip

    mattylip Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    Jul 22, 2011
    Cherry Hill (127, D)
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's for 3 games. If they lose in the first round, you're charged 1/3 of that amount. Ticket prices are a little less than STH prices.

    If the Union draw a popular Mexican team there will be a lot of tickets sold. If it's a less popular team, the stadium will be empty.
     
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  24. sentrido

    sentrido Member

    Jul 9, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    What can we get out of this tourno? Marbles, Allocation etc?
     
  25. mattylip

    mattylip Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    Jul 22, 2011
    Cherry Hill (127, D)
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Increased exposure in the Mexican market and more games for some of the reserves. I assume they the Union will take it seriously much like they do the US Open Cup.

    I'd much rather pay to see the Union play a quasi-competitive match against a Liga MX team than a completely meaningless friendly.

    No mention has been made that the winner gets a Champions League berth although it should go to the winning team.
     

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