pcgd Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have no real problem with Atlanta getting an MLS team, I do have a problem with everyone acting like they don't have a team currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 LI have no real problem with Atlanta getting an MLS team, I do have a problem with everyone acting like they don't have a team currently. Looks like it will be another New York Cosmos Vs. NYCFC story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Do the Silverbacks have that significant a presence in Atlanta? Most cities would gladly toss aside a minor league club for a major-league one.The Cosmos have been able to survive the coming of NYCFC (so far, at least), in no small part because of their unique history, place in US soccer history and the simple fact that they sell a ton of merchandise. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyk33 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Do the Silverbacks have that significant a presence in Atlanta? Most cities would gladly toss aside a minor league club for a major-league one.The Cosmos have been able to survive the coming of NYCFC (so far, at least), in no small part because of their unique history, place in US soccer history and the simple fact that they sell a ton of merchandise.Agreed. If I was the Atlanta Silverbacks I would be planning to either close up shop, relocate somewhere else, or sell the team to MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 You'd be surprised the type of following that the Silverbacks get. I'm good friends with the former head coach's daughter, and he's told me how loyal the fans are. They've had more than a few sellouts in the past spring and fall seasons as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Any possibility that they'll work something out and take over the Silverbacks identity? Possibly just buy out the Silverbacks? I can't imagine that wouldn't be the best way of making Atlanta a success story in the MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 You'd be surprised the type of following that the Silverbacks get. I'm good friends with the former head coach's daughter, and he's told me how loyal the fans are. They've had more than a few sellouts in the past spring and fall seasons as well. Yes, but in the face of an MLS team? Very few minor league clubs can thrive in the shadow of a big-league competitor. There are the Wolves in Chicago, but they were greatly reliant on the Blackhawks' incompetent ownership to really gain a foothold. We have the Cosmos, but again that might be a singular case. Plus there will be tremendous pressure to keep prices low, sell the Silverbacks as a family-friendly alternative to the Atlanta Blanks. Problem with that strategy is that MLS, perhaps befitting its newbie status, is the least-expensive major league; season tickets average at $35 per game. Not to mention that the Blanks will undoubtedly move to sew up the local youth soccer market, with deals that will bring prices down even farther for local groups. That won't leave the Silverbacks a whole lot of room to remain competitive on the pitch, especially as teams like the Cosmos spend more and more. I'm calling it now: either Blank buys the name or we will have the Milwaukee Silverbacks. There's a history befitting the name, and besides; it's payback for taking the Braves and Hawks! The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Possible colors for the Atlanta MLS team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Old Hawks colors...nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Anybody know why Atlanta built a dome in the first place? Seems like a weird place to build a dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Anybody know why Atlanta built a dome in the first place? Seems like a weird place to build a dome.So they can host things like the Final Four and Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Just for kouinkidinks: would there be any chance for Turner Field to be retrofitted to house the new Atlanta MLS team after the Braves leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Just for kouinkidinks: would there be any chance for Turner Field to be retrofitted to house the new Atlanta MLS team after the Braves leave?There could be, but since Blank is getting the franchise, he will place them in the facility which he will have operational control over.Plus, Georgia State wants the land too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Atlanta Wind F.C.So fans can be Gone With the Wind www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Don't ever post again, Frank. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Don't ever post again, Frank. 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...
NJTank Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think Wind is a Soccer sounding name and it goes with Atlanta www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wind is something that blows. Not something you want to associate with any franchise, whether it's in Atnalta or not. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wind is something that blows. Not something you want to associate with any franchise, whether it's in Atnalta or not.I see waht you did there. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think Wind is a Soccer sounding name and it goes with AtlantaYou're ripping off a great King of the Hill episode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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