MJWalker45 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-championship-moved-from-portland-to-louisville-at-players-request-sources/iVoU9DB4n2Ht/ The NWSL Championship has moved from Portland to Louisville at the request of the players. It will still be played at noon EST. 6 teams make the playoffs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNet Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Didn't see this bit of news anywhere on here. As mentioned below, Matthew Wolff, designer of the logos for LAFC and PSG, as well as others, is a co-founder of Vermont Green FC. Quote Vermont Green FC Launches USL League Two Soccer Club Today, Vermont Green Football Club, a men’s soccer club in Burlington, Vermont, announced its entry into USL League Two. The Club plans to kick off its inaugural season in May 2022 and will play home matches at the University of Vermont’s Virtue Field. By joining USL League Two, the Club fills a gap in the Vermont soccer system, giving the state’s top players the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. In addition to supporting the development of soccer in the state, the Club is embarking on an ambitious mission to build a club that embeds environmental justice in its competitive strategy, operational processes, and culture. The Club believes soccer can be a uniquely powerful catalyst for a more environmentally sustainable and socially just world. “Vermont is a soccer state. There is a rich history of soccer in Vermont and we hope Vermont Green FC can honor and build upon that legacy,” said club co-founder Matthew Wolff. “It is a dream come true to see this club come to fruition in my home state. It feels right to launch this club here. The state has a passionate soccer community, a unique Town Meeting culture, a deep connection with the natural environment, and a fondness for a good old-fashioned party. Soccer is a uniquely unifying global force for good and we see a tremendous opportunity to use the game we love to have a lot of fun while addressing some of our greatest societal challenges,” said club co-founder Keil Corey. Source: https://vermontgreenfc.com/2021/10/12/vermont-green-fc-launches-usl-league-two-soccer-club/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Speaking at the CAA World Congress of Sports earlier this week, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced that the league's 30th club will be "announced sometime in the next 12 months."Commissioner Garber: MLS' 30th team will be announced in the next 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky1324 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 It's Vegas, right? It's gotta be Vegas. the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, QCS said: It's Vegas, right? It's gotta be Vegas. It probably will be. Once they get an MLS and MLB team in Oakland, they will ask NBA Commish Adam Silver for an NBA team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky1324 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, GDAWG said: It probably will be. Once they get an MLS and MLB team in Oakland, they will ask NBA Commish Adam Silver for an NBA team. And they'll get it, too. Seattle + Las Vegas and shifting Minnesota to the East just makes too much sense. the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, QCS said: And they'll get it, too. Seattle + Las Vegas and shifting Minnesota to the East just makes too much sense. In 2015, they had zero major league teams. By 2025, they could have as many as 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 8 hours ago, GDAWG said: In 2015, they had zero major league teams. By 2025, they could have as many as 5. In 1965, Atlanta had zero major league teams. By 1972, the city was home to MLB's Braves, the NFL's Falcons, the NPSL/NASL's Chiefs, the NBA's Hawks, and the NHL's Flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Crazy Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 11 hours ago, QCS said: It's Vegas, right? It's gotta be Vegas. I hope so. Baltimore isn’t even on the radar and I need a club to support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Brian in Boston said: In 1965, Atlanta had zero major league teams. By 1972, the city was home to MLB's Braves, the NFL's Falcons, the NPSL/NASL's Chiefs, the NBA's Hawks, and the NHL's Flames. Wasn't Atlanta a growing city at the time though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, GDAWG said: Wasn't Atlanta a growing city at the time though? Yes, but Las Vegas is growing too and at a faster and larger rate than Atlanta. If we were basing the city having a team on population alone it would actually make more sense to move a team from Atlanta to Las Vegas. The only reason teams avoided going to Las Vegas to begin with was the whole gambling issue. Las Vegas isnt just a tourist trap city anymore. Population Year Atlanta Las Vegas 1960 487,455 64,405 1970 495,039 125,787 1980 425,022 164,674 1990 394,017 258,295 2000 416,474 478,434 2010 420,003 583,756 2020 498,715 641,903 Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 The Atlanta case I'd argue is a little different, in that it was in many ways simply a correction of the fact that pro-sports had barely extended outside the North East until that time period though, combined with the related fact that that wider period was, and remains, a basically unprecedented era of expansion as a whole 1 hour ago, BringBackTheVet said: sorry sweetie, but I don't suck minor-league d CCSLC Post of the day September 3rd 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_tattoos Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 10 hours ago, Camden Crazy said: I hope so. Baltimore isn’t even on the radar and I need a club to support. Here ya go! Hotter Than July > Thriller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Crazy Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 8:57 PM, 4_tattoos said: Here ya go! Nah. I have no connection or emotional investment in DC. I love Baltimore, and I love Las Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 12:06 PM, RevNet said: Didn't see this bit of news anywhere on here. As mentioned below, Matthew Wolff, designer of the logos for LAFC and PSG, as well as others, is a co-founder of Vermont Green FC. Source: https://vermontgreenfc.com/2021/10/12/vermont-green-fc-launches-usl-league-two-soccer-club/ i think I’ve said this elsewhere but Burlington is a perfect town for lower-league soccer, especially with the knee-capping of the Lake Monsters. Test case for the grand replacement of Minor League Baseball. If memory serves, the university soccer field is even adjacent to the baseball field where the Monsters play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 PRO has absolutely no business officiating games in MLS. What an absolute joke of an organization. In tonights game between Orlando and Cincinnati, Orlando had a goal that in the replays showed the ball bounce off the woodwork and land on the ground past the goal line. No call on the field and VAR did not intervene to stop the match for review. Orlando at this point should have been up 2-0. Then in stoppage time near the end of the match Cincinnati was robbed of a clear penalty. Vazquez for Cincinnati was hit in the face in the box and no call on the field. This time VAR did intervene during the injury stoppage and after review for what clearly should have been a penalty was not awarded. Orlando went on to win 1-0 in a match that should have been 2-0 or possible 2-1. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DG_ThenNowForever Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 That's surprising, but welcome news. Congrats Charlotte! 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...
sky1324 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I'm so excited for this team. While I not be able to attend many games, having a team to support from the very start is so much fun and I'm hoping that the team can capitalize on the off-field success to build a competitive team right away. the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Charlotte's going wear Ally Bank shirts in Bank of America Stadium? Not that it matters, just kind of funny. Give me an Ally purple away kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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