Gothamite Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Back to 2014, the NASL has released its fall-season schedule: http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/gokvvy1oro8610h8qpxognjau/nasl-announces-2014-fall-season-schedule The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 So, this isn't 2014 but still relevant given its recent nature and isn't worthy of a new thread.... when NYCFC and OCSC join the MLS, are Sporting and Houston just going to go RIGHT back to the West? Otherwise we'd be at an imbalance of 12-9They could go back to the 3 conference system at 7-7-7. Although that caused more problems than it will solve. I eventually hope the MLS just goes to a European-style table. With promotion/relegation in time. In time.It'll be so freaking hilarious if MLS decides to go back to having three divisions because this logo will likely be resurrected:See, this logo was used, then killed off, then brought back for a possible future run. My point being that MLS should never have had a three-division format with only 12 teams in the entire league in the early 2000s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 New York City FC has a "sibling" in the Manchester City FC "family".Manchester City FC heads-up a consortium that has bought Melbourne Heart FC of Australia's Hyundai A-League.http://www.footballa...Statement/83936 http://www.footballa...r-City-FC/84083 Insofar as this relates to NYC FC, there has been much speculation as to how closely the MLS side would ape its EPL parent with regard to branding. Similar speculation is taking place in Australia, as a group called MHFC Holdings Pty Ltd registered with IP Australia for trademark protection of the name Melbourne City FC on January 16, 2014.Further, on July 10, 2013, Holding M. S. Australia Pty Ltd - Melbourne Heart FC's new minority shareholders, as well as owners of the National Rugby League club Melbourne Storm - registered the business name Melbourne City FC with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and bought the domain name MelbourneCityFC.com.au. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/23/manchester-city-buy-melbourne-heart http://www.smh.com.a...0124-31e4j.html Could Melbourne City FC be joining Manchester City FC and New York City FC as part of a unified family of global soccer brands? Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Could Melbourne City FC be joining Manchester City FC and New York City FC as part of a unified family of global soccer brands? The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggerplugger1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I read an article recently on the Star Tribune's site, and I guess the NASL MN United FC and the Minnesota Twins are teaming up and want to own an MLS team in Minneapolis (not Zygi Wilf, owner of the NFL's Vikings, who's said himself he'd want an MLS team in the new Vikings stadium when it opens in 2016).Here's an excerpt: "While the Vikings have a five-year exclusive right to try to bring a Major League Soccer team to the new stadium, former UnitedHealth Group head Bill McGuire is trying to build support for a separate soccer-only stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Already, McGuire is getting help from the Minnesota Twins — McGuire has eyed a site near the Twins’ Target Field — and Twins president David St. Peter said he would “never say never” to having Twins officials invest financially in McGuire’s plans."This is pretty interesting to me. Where would the funding come from for a new SSS in downtown Minneapolis? Minnesotans are noted for hating paying for all these new stadiums we've gotten (although this SSS probably wouldn't be nearly as expensive as the Xcel Energy Center, TCF Bank Stadium, Target Field or ZygiWorld). With spots 20/21 going to NYCFC/OCSC and spots 22/23 presumably going to Miami/ATL, does this put the Twin Cities in good position for spot #24??What will come of this 'competition' between Zygi and McGuire??? Interesting to think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Where would the funding come from for a new SSS in downtown Minneapolis?That is the question. I just don't see it, based on what I've heard about voter sentiment and public financing in the Twin Cities. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 There's talk that the article was quite premature and presumptive. Then again, that talk mostly starts with the president of the club, Dr. McGuire's son-in-law. My understanding is that if a stadium were to be built, it'd likely be privately funded, with some logistics assistance from the city. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggerplugger1 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 That's what I'd assume as well, given how hesitant people here were during the Twins' and Vikings' stadium drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Which certainly might be possible, but I would think it depends on how serious Wilf is about owning an MLS club. Using NFL stadiums might not be preferable to the league, but they'll do it. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 New York City FC has a "sibling" in the Manchester City FC "family".Manchester City FC heads-up a consortium that has bought Melbourne Heart FC of Australia's Hyundai A-League.http://www.footballa...Statement/83936 http://www.footballa...r-City-FC/84083 Insofar as this relates to NYC FC, there has been much speculation as to how closely the MLS side would ape its EPL parent with regard to branding. Similar speculation is taking place in Australia, as a group called MHFC Holdings Pty Ltd registered with IP Australia for trademark protection of the name Melbourne City FC on January 16, 2014.Further, on July 10, 2013, Holding M. S. Australia Pty Ltd - Melbourne Heart FC's new minority shareholders, as well as owners of the National Rugby League club Melbourne Storm - registered the business name Melbourne City FC with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and bought the domain name MelbourneCityFC.com.au. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/23/manchester-city-buy-melbourne-heart http://www.smh.com.a...0124-31e4j.html Could Melbourne City FC be joining Manchester City FC and New York City FC as part of a unified family of global soccer brands? Only time will tell. I think this new Melbourne City FC should play all their games at Etihad Stadium I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Looks like Toronto FC's busy offseason will continue by bringing in goalie Julio Cesar on loan from QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Watch them miss the playoffs @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaGooner Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I see Chivas USA leaving California and going to the Midwest....I think MLS wants to lessen the number of clubs in California and increase numbers in the Midwest. THE SHORT FUSE | ARSEBLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I see Chivas USA leaving California and going to the Midwest....I think MLS wants to lessen the number of clubs in California and increase numbers in the Midwest.there are only 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colortv Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 How do you see them leaving when the commissioner already said they're staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I see Chivas USA leaving California and going to the Midwest....I think MLS wants to lessen the number of clubs in California and increase numbers in the Midwest.And this would make sense how? California is still growing and the Midwest is not.Haven't been to the midwest lately, have you?The entire region is blowing up like crazy right now. Columbus OH, Indianapolis (especially), Louisville, Nashville--hell, even Des Moines IA--all these areas are currently experiencing a population boom. And the funny thing is a good number of those new residents have relocated/are relocating from the west coast. (Not that any of this means Cali ain't still growing, because it is--just don't sleep on the midwest in that regard.) *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaGooner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I would like to see another MLS club for sure in the Midwest, say in Louisville or Indianapolis. Both are huge supporters for footy! THE SHORT FUSE | ARSEBLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I see Chivas USA leaving California and going to the Midwest....I think MLS wants to lessen the number of clubs in California and increase numbers in the Midwest.And this would make sense how? California is still growing and the Midwest is not.Haven't been to the midwest lately, have you?The entire region is blowing up like crazy right now. Columbus OH, Indianapolis (especially), Louisville, Nashville--hell, even Des Moines IA--all these areas are currently experiencing a population boom. And the funny thing is a good number of those new residents have relocated/are relocating from the west coast. (Not that any of this means Cali ain't still growing,because it is--just don't sleep on the midwest in that regard.)It depends... some parts of the Midwest are located in the heart of the Rust Belt like Michigan, Northern Ohio, Northern Indiana, Illinois, etc. are in serious decline, while the plain states and others like Kentucky and much of southern Indiana are booming. I'm a firm believer that the next MLS franchise will go to Atlanta, and I think #24 is either going to St. Louis or Minneapolis. I'd relocate Chivas to which of the latter 2 that didn't get an expansion franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Whoops, Camillo's new team isn't paying its players, the owner is accused of fraud and the team is in danger of being kicked out of mexican soccer. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/28/camilo-amidst-scandal-again-queretaro-ownership-caught-fraud-investigation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Chivas USA will be staying Los Angeles and re-branded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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