DG_ThenNowForever Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Gothamite said:  It’s not cynicism, it’s whimsy.  Forward Madison has been leaning into whimsy hard since its inception.   Hell, their whole theme is based around a silly absurdist college prank from forty years ago.  But that’s perfect for their hometown.  2 hours ago, Sodboy13 said:  This is a team that held "Salute To '80s Wrestling Night" with an appearance by Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and offered ticket packages with autographed 2x4s. This is a team that has made its own custom plastic lawn flamingos, took off the legs and opened up a hole in the bottom, and made it a beverage vessel. Their team captain chugged a beer out of it on the field after a win. Lips right up to the plastic bird butt. They're selling out a third-division team every night. The locals have embraced it, supporters groups are strong, and they're even making road trips. It's a true organic fan culture mixed with top-shelf minor league baseball weirdness, and it really work   That's good info I didn't know. Thanks. And for that team, "Shiny Object Trophy lol" is a great idea. I get it.  I guess I still bristle at putting down the Campeones and Leagues championship trophies. You don't need to mock others to build yourself up -- but opinions may vary! 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...
Gothamite Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Trust me, they weren’t seriously putting down any other trophies.  They were making fun of themselves.  It’s what they do. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 We should all be putting down the Leagues Cup, though. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 ... and the Campeones Cup, for that matter. 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...
Burmy Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 So NOBODY understood the Backyard Soccer reference...that was the name of their equivalent of the World Cup. The Fancy Pandas (China) would often be a thorn in my side, but I always liked playing against the Cagey Bees (guess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The only Backyard Sports reference I ever heard enough to recognize was the one about whichever player was really good in the baseball games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknes Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 hours ago, MBurmy said: So NOBODY understood the Backyard Soccer reference...that was the name of their equivalent of the World Cup. The Fancy Pandas (China) would often be a thorn in my side, but I always liked playing against the Cagey Bees (guess) For me, It was the Flying Zeppelins (Germany) and the Dancing Papagayos (Columbia) who gave me fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 https://frntofficesport.com/mls-bodyarmor-partnership/ Quote BodyArmor has signed a four-year, multi-million dollar partnership with MLS which will make it the league’s official sports drink partner in the U.S. starting in 2020. The sports drink brand replaces AdvoCare in the category for MLS, a partnership that had dated back to 2015. Per the terms of the deal, BodyArmor sports drink will be featured on the sidelines of matches, in locker rooms and at training facilities, with the company’s logo being featured on everything from coolers to cups to towels. MLS and BodyArmor will also work together on content and marketing integrations, some of which will feature MLS players and BodyArmor athlete partners. The partnership will see its first activation at the Leagues Cup final in Las Vegas, a new competition between MLS and Liga MX that was launched this year.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Didn't even realize that AdvoCare had been the official sports drink partner. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Gothamite said: Didn't even realize that AdvoCare had been the official sports drink partner. They had the official title of "Official Sports Nutrition Partner". Â The contract was to expire after this season, but Advocare's FTC fine and recent notice to move away from MLM to direct sales likely didn't help. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Galaxy moving on from Herbalife would be pretty good too. Â That sponsorship would have been much more valuable this year with Zlatan, but Galaxy are always in line for a big transfer. Â Anyone know when that partnership ends? 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 September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, DG_Now said: Galaxy moving on from Herbalife would be pretty good too.  That sponsorship would have been much more valuable this year with Zlatan, but Galaxy are always in line for a big transfer.  Anyone know when that partnership ends? After the 2022 season, if not extended.  Galaxy is getting $4.4M/year from Herbalife  RSL kit sponsor, similar supplement MLM company LifeVantage, goes through the 2023 season and pays the club $3M per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmccarthy27 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, dfwabel said: https://frntofficesport.com/mls-bodyarmor-partnership/  Interesting because this is partially owned by Coke, so the 2015 agreement with Coke may have influenced this:  https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2015/04/13/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/MLS-Coke.aspx  Though I see a few teams still have Pepsi deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, kmccarthy27 said: Interesting because this is partially owned by Coke, so the 2015 agreement with Coke may have influenced this:  https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2015/04/13/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/MLS-Coke.aspx  Though I see a few teams still have Pepsi deals Pouring rights are through the stadium and not negotiated by the league but by the municipality who build the venue or team managing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, dfwabel said: Pouring rights are through the stadium and not negotiated by the league but by the municipality who build the venue or team managing it.  This is why Lambeau (I think it was Lambeau, anyway) served RC Cola for as long as they did despite the league having contracts with Coke and Pepsi. 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...
dfwabel Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said:  This is why Lambeau (I think it was Lambeau, anyway) served RC Cola for as long as they did despite the league having contracts with Coke and Pepsi. Soldier Field moved to RC and Dr. Pepper in 2012 and still has it through the season.  Seahawks had Jones Soda for a few seasons in the mid-00's before Jones lost $25M as a company during the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzcut Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said:  This is why Lambeau (I think it was Lambeau, anyway) served RC Cola for as long as they did despite the league having contracts with Coke and Pepsi. TMK, Lambeau never had a deal with RC Cola. I know the Mets and Lakers/Kings have had RC deals in the past. The CCSLC's resident Geelong Cats fan. Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Sounds like something from a Rocky & Bullwinkle story arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Barely related but whoever does the beer buying at Gillette Stadium deserves a raise. I went to a Revs game a few weeks back and they had Heady Topper. Caught me in disbelief and made me somewhat regret not bothering going to Foxboro in the previous three years. But this being a Kraft enterprise they may well have had a lackey just buy a couple cases from Vermont and transport illegally across state lines. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 hours ago, dfwabel said: After the 2022 season, if not extended.  Galaxy is getting $4.4M/year from Herbalife  RSL kit sponsor, similar supplement MLM company LifeVantage, goes through the 2023 season and pays the club $3M per season. I would make a comment about how having pyramid schemes be shirt sponsors does no favors for a league trying to be top-tier but then I remember that there are top-level leagues in Europe that boast such eminent sponsors as despotic Middle Eastern regimes and Chinese gambling syndicates. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019  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...
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