Gothamite Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 9 hours ago, BigRed618 said: Wrigley Field in Chicago stood for over 100 years. I don’t hear anyone from the Cubs crying about a new stadium. You don’t? Maybe that’s because it was all the way back in 2013. Quote Chicago Cubs threaten to leave Wrigley Field Chicago owner Tom Ricketts says Cubs could depart The Friendly Confines if ($500M) plans to fix up the fabled park aren't approved by the city The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I just remembered the time Portland signed Kris Boyd. Should be a a great match, enjoy the Cup all. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Can't wait for Atlanta to give up a two-goal lead to prove that they're a real Georgia-based sports team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 It's here and it looks amazing! It seemed impossible that Atlanta would have the best atmosphere in MLS, but here we are. If I'm an ATL fan, I'm feeling good about everything except for Brad Guzan. Go United! 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, DG_Now said: It's here and it looks amazing! It seemed impossible that Atlanta would have the best atmosphere in MLS, but here we are. If I'm an ATL fan, I'm feeling good about everything except for Brad Guzan. Go United! Can't wait for Atlanta United to go up the soccer equivalent of 28-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, DG_Now said: It's here and it looks amazing! It seemed impossible that Atlanta would have the best atmosphere in MLS, but here we are. If I'm an ATL fan, I'm feeling good about everything except for Brad Guzan. Go United! Everybody with any sense was incredibly cynical about Atlanta in MLS and they’ve completely proven all of us wrong. It’s truly incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 5:13 PM, 4_tattoos said: DC United fans haven't been thrilled to hear that the XFL will be coming to Audi Field. Likewise, some Loons fans are upset at news that Allianz Field will host next year's St. John's vs. St. Thomas Division III football game. (Two years ago these teams set a D-III attendance record playing a game at Target Field; Allianz holds about half that capacity.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Portland Timbers are feeling Minnesota's pain in the first half, with a goal conceded off a turnover and a defensive miscue. (The Loons, of course, have been notorious for both during their two seasons in MLS.) If ATL scores again it's pretty much over. Update: Aaaaaaand it's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, Viper said: If ATL scores again it's pretty much over. False 1 hour ago, Red Wolf said: Can't wait for Atlanta to give up a two-goal lead to prove that they're a real Georgia-based sports team. EDIT: Atlanta just went up 2-0. Can they fulfill the prophecy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Guzan has been really good tonight. I'm as surprised as everyone else! 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I know that Robert Kraft isn't watching tonight, but if he were, do you think he'd be embarrassed by how much he's abandoned his franchise? Not every franchise can be an Atlanta, but that should definitely be the goal. Tonight's atmosphere is really special. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Good, now the American soccer season is over for 2018. Heartbreaking, yet historically good, season for the riverhounds. Great turnaround for them, but couldn't help but to think there should have been more. Same with TFC. Coming off such a great season, this one was a letdown. On to 2019 Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_tattoos Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Viper said: Likewise, some Loons fans are upset at news that Allianz Field will host next year's St. John's vs. St. Thomas Division III football game. (Two years ago these teams set a D-III attendance record playing a game at Target Field; Allianz holds about half that capacity.) I'd much rather have a one day special event than an entire football season played at my soccer stadium. I hope part of the deal includes Vince McMahon paying the cost of midseason grass replacement. Don't get me wrong, I like (American) football WAAAAAY more than I do soccer, but for all the crap DC United dealt with getting their own stadium it's baffling that they'd green light an XFL team calling Audi Field home. Hotter Than July > Thriller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, 4_tattoos said: I'd much rather have a one day special event than an entire football season played at my soccer stadium. I hope part of the deal includes Vince McMahon paying the cost of midseason grass replacement. Don't get me wrong, I like (American) football WAAAAAY more than I do soccer, but for all the crap DC United dealt with getting their own stadium it's baffling that they'd green light an XFL team calling Audi Field home. Now that they have their own stadium they get to control revenue rather than be tenants at an old stadium. Bringing in extra revenue by renting the stadium out is smart and was definitely something they wanted to do from the get-go. I feel no sympathy for DC United finding a way to make more money. Shout out to Atlanta United for being the least Georgia team in Georgia. Congrats to them on the Cup and for proving all of us wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Tough loss for the Timbers. Congrats to Atlanta United FC and their fans. Well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Atlanta United takes down the Timbers. Tight. Fun season in all leagues! I need a break from soccer for awhile On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, DG_Now said: I know that Robert Kraft isn't watching tonight, but if he were, do you think he'd be embarrassed by how much he's abandoned his franchise? Honestly? No, I don't. The New England Revolution are nothing more than an entry in a ledger to Robert and Jonathan Kraft. The franchise is a means by which the Krafts achieve certain business benchmarks. Namely, to fill slots on the Gillette Stadium event calendar that aren't occupied by either New England Patriots' football games or concert tour dates; drive foot-traffic to the restaurants and retail establishments operated by tenants in the stadium-adjacent Patriot Place development; maintain relationships with USSF and FIFA officials so as to keep Gillette Stadium on the radar for hosting friendlies, U.S. National Team matches, and international tournaments (most especially, it is hoped, the World Cup); and hold onto their stake in Soccer United Marketing. The Krafts' stewardship of the New England Patriots is born of passion and rooted in the experiences that Bob shared with his sons - Jonathan, Daniel, Josh, and David - as Pats' season ticket-holders for 20-plus seasons. Their investor-operator status with the New England Revolution? Born of pure, profit-driven pragmatism. Plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Red Wolf said: Everybody with any sense was incredibly cynical about Atlanta in MLS and they’ve completely proven all of us wrong. It’s truly incredible This is so true but also, in hindsight, it seems like a no-brainer. Young city, underserved by sports with the Hawks being hopeless and the Braves skipping town, put together a great team on the pitch. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Digby said: This is so true but also, in hindsight, it seems like a no-brainer. Young city, underserved by sports with the Hawks being hopeless and the Braves skipping town, put together a great team on the pitch. It was also a transplant-heavy city with a reputation for being a bad sports town in general. Turns out transplant-heavy isn’t necessarily a negative for MLS since there’s not multi-generational fandom built into the sport in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Right, I forgot to mention but I was thinking the transplant thing, too. MLS fandom so often the outlier compared to other big four allegiances. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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