MJWalker45 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This makes no sense. Why not just buy the Scorpions? They're up for sale, and a second team in SA playing at the same stadium? Seems pretty dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 There wouldn't be a second team playing there for long - if they get an MLS team, watch them force the Scorpions out. If they don't, the USL team can disappear quickly. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viola73 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 http://sbisoccer.com/2015/11/new-ussf-policy-to-keep-mls-owned-usl-teams-out-of-u-s-open-cupApparently the USSF is banning, or keeping out, MLS owned USL clubs from the US Open Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I think the Scorpions are dead. And it's kinda sad that nobody there seems to care. Hell there is more of a "save our silverbacks" movement In Atlanta than a "save the scorpions." No surprise their attendance has been slipping. They could care less, and the reality is they are only slightly further along towards their MLS dream than a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I think the Scorpions are dead. And it's kinda sad that nobody there seems to care. Hell there is more of a "save our silverbacks" movement In Atlanta than a "save the scorpions." No surprise their attendance has been slipping. They could care less, and the reality is they are only slightly further along towards their MLS dream than a few days ago.I think that's not quite true. The way the team's gone about getting rid of their coach has irked most soccer fan's here in town. Also, there's a tendency to look to the Spurs involvement as the best thing to happen, even if that may not be true. The supporters groups will back whatever team is at Toyota Stadium as long as the owners keep saying they want MLS. I'd rather it be the Scorpions but if it isn't I'll be happy as long as the team continues to support Morgan's Wonderland. It's an amusement park specifically created for people with disabilities and younger children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 http://sbisoccer.com/2015/11/new-ussf-policy-to-keep-mls-owned-usl-teams-out-of-u-s-open-cupApparently the USSF is banning, or keeping out, MLS owned USL clubs from the US Open Cup.Hmm. The problem of reserve sides is real, but doesn't require a unilateral ban. Hope this hastens the USL split - they have two distinct kinds of clubs with incompatible business models. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 http://sbisoccer.com/2015/11/new-ussf-policy-to-keep-mls-owned-usl-teams-out-of-u-s-open-cupApparently the USSF is banning, or keeping out, MLS owned USL clubs from the US Open Cup.Hmm. The problem of reserve sides is real, but doesn't require a unilateral ban. Hope this hastens the USL split - they have two distinct kinds of clubs with incompatible business models.I don't think this will. I think the USSF saying a second tier league must be composed of fully independent teams is the only thing that will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm not sure that's what's really needed. There's nothing wrong with an MLS team owning a lower-level club, so long as it's at least in part intended to be a competitive one. There's a split between clubs whose first priority is to stage games and make money and those whose priority is to develop players. I presume that the Union, say, has designs on Bethlehem Steel being the latter. But I don't know. They may want to create a competitive team that can also serve as development club, and it that case it seems the Lehigh Valley is well-served by its professional club. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I see this more as a chance to avoid idiotic Open Cup match ups like Orlando City-OCB, etc. Athletic Director: KTU Blue Grassers Football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I see this more as a chance to avoid idiotic Open Cup match ups like Orlando City-OCB, etc.Also, since clubs were keeping players off the reserve rosters for their Cup matches so they could remain eligible to play for the first team in the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 That's why roster rules would make more sense - they could solve that problem without a blanket one-size-fits all ban. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Was hoping for some Drobga magic today, but none so far. He's just looking injured more than special.Bengals and Browns played Thursday; OSU yesterday. There are a surprising amount of open seats. 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...
sportstar1212 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Columbus, please take care of the Red Bulls. I'm counting on you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyk33 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hopefully Vancouver can beat Portland and represent Canada in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Was hoping for some Drobga magic today, but none so far. He's just looking injured more than special.Bengals and Browns played Thursday; OSU yesterday. There are a surprising amount of open seats.19,206. I don't know if that's good or bad. This Sounders-Burn game sure is thrilling. Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Rough finish for Seattle. Injuries were the story the whole season long, and were the story tonight. No Evans, no Alonso, and no win.Congrats Dallas, who was clearly the better team tonight. I hope they enjoy Jesse Gonzales, because he doesn't seem long for MLS. That guy is good. 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...
lordsketor Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Eastern Conference Finals-Nov 22nd and 29thNY Red Bulls vs. Columbus CrewWestern Conference Finals-Nov 22nd and 29thFC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers Many thanks to Discrimihater for making the sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyk33 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I'm personally hoping for Dallas vs. NYRB in the final.They were tied on points in the regular season (Red Bulls won the Supporter's Shield based on goal differential) and they tied the only game they played against each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 There is something cool about the Timbers and their crazy Lumberjack man 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...
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