raysox Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 What are some of the bigger soccer markets in the US? I'm working on a new series, and would like the teams to be in cities that would actually make sense. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You mean outside the MLS teams?How bout: St. Louis, Miami, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Raleigh, Portland, for starters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I think you need to redfine your question. I think there is a vast difference between:A. Markets which have high amounts of youth play.B. Markets which soccer is popular as a spectator sport.I agree, St. Louis is youth-centric, like Raleigh/Cary, NC, and even Dallas since the Dallas Cup is held there. Portland and Rochester seem good for fan interest, but in reality the US is pretty simple since post-NASL. Kids love to play (especially ages 5-9; parents like to see their kids play; but kids and parents don't necessarily like to see professionals play live. Beckham is this eras Pele, and the lower tier players making the MLS switch don't even have 25% the cache regardless of their worldwide fame. Markets with still emerging Latino populations should be better got soccer's growth, but the lack of govt funding to recreation may have fields empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You mean outside the MLS teams?How bout: St. Louis, Miami, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Raleigh, Portland, for starters?I echo these statements...outside of current MLS markets.St. Louis, Atlanta, Portland, Montreal, Ottawa, Phoenix (MLF) Chicago Cannons, (IHA) Phoenix Firebirds - 2021 Xtreme Cup Champions (WAFL) Phoenix Federals - WAFL World Bowl XII Champions (Defunct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Milwaukee has a long amateur and kids' soccer tradition (and pro indoor soccer), but I don't see it as being a natural fit for MLS. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Portland is no longer "outside the MLS teams". The city has officially been awarded a Major League Soccer expansion franchise to begin play in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Here in Indy, I swear half the kids play soccer. All my friends are on a travel team, so Indy might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Here in Indy, I swear half the kids play soccer. All my friends are on a travel team, so Indy might work.You find that in every major city it seems. Atlanta is just like that. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Here in Indy, I swear half the kids play soccer. All my friends are on a travel team, so Indy might work.You find that in every major city it seems. Atlanta is just like that.Yeah I don't get it, all the kids play soccer (and I don't), yet I follow soccer more than 98% of them, and I hardly pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 There are a ton of kids in Buffalo that play soccer, but pro soccer is not popular at all. Most kids are more interested in Football, Baseball, and Hockey. However in Rochester the Rhinos are doing very well, probably because they have been there for a while and got kids interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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