I really wish that the football pyramid would take a proper system with promotion and relegation. Seems like NASL is being killed off to favor USL, but I wonder if a pyramid system is in their plans with USL as a tier 2 as it is more than half a development league?
Any thoughts on MLS expansion favorites? Really hoping for a Phoenix Rising FC team in the MLS.
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23-09-2017 12:17 AM #1
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23-09-2017 03:06 AM #2
I believe that they recently turned down huge TV investment - billions of $ IIRC - as the condition would be that promotion and relegation had to happen.
So we won't be seeing that anytime soon!
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23-09-2017 04:50 AM #3
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Think the TV bid was not serious, but agreed doesn't look they want any part of it.
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Minnesota United is the other new franchise this season but the next team to join will be LAFC in 2018. LA will then have what might be called the Hollywood Derby.
I think Drogba might own part of the Pheonix team so that might help their cause but a Miami franchise owned by Beckham will probably join first.
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23-09-2017 04:16 PM #5
Standard with North American sports though isn't it. With things like the draft and such teams can even deliberately bomb in order to finish last and get the top pick. Not sure if that is a thing in MLS but certainly in other sports.
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24-09-2017 04:48 AM #6
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Drogba is a part owner. Miami is in, Sac, Cincy, San Antonio, Nashville, Phx strong contenders for next 4. Phx has the stadium plan, city size, and no other team nearby...but a crowded competition. For fun I'd say give 8-12+ NASL or USL teams MLS II status and play for a promotion spot.
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They should also take away the draft and allow teams to develop their own. USA football won't improve until the players are developed in a similar fashion to the rest of the world.
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Pheonix would be a nice away trip.
Inglewood Derby will be Rams vs Chargers.
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26-09-2017 02:45 AM #10
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I figure the only MLS will increase interest is by more matkets captured, which might need a 2+ tier system.
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27-09-2017 11:45 PM #12
They have given out large cards with yellow on one side and red on the other. Perhaps to assist the referee when Jones makes a tackle.
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28-09-2017 03:38 AM #13
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Pyramid works when MLS expands enough to start a second division, the demand seems to be there. USL can be a blended development league with small independent clubs.
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Read that 2 expansion bids will be announced December 19-20. Nashille seems to be producing fake news that they have been selected, keeping themselves in spotlight, while Sacramento started their stadium construction. Cincy continues to promote themself as well. Seem crazy competitive... Still think Phoenix has the population and lack of a team nearby, and supposed stadium plan, that keep them in competition.
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Just sayin, but the Atlanta United sharp two tone field in 5 yard increments bugs me.
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http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/n...7ezkc7pfqbtqcr
Sporting News reporting that MLS has helped CONCACAF countries compete and improve. Costa Rica seems like a legit power.
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The article was even more poignant after US elimination tonight, Sounder player scoring one of the two goals keeping us out. Disgraceful result for US.
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Although I'd disagree with the last paragraph. It isn't helping US talent.
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Although I'd disagree with the last paragraph. It isn't helping US talent.[/QUOTE
I guess you're right as displayed tonight. Watched the game with my son to get him hyped for the World Cup...fortunately like many US fans he is far more interested in Real Madrid.
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Columbus to Austin? If true or of it pans out could or will negatively impact San Antonio's MLS bid.
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Phoenix has stared their media campaign to push for a franchise;
http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-s...-for-mls-place
I figure Phx will get a franchise and Hibs will visit during the 2022 World Cup winter break
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21-12-2017 08:18 PM #23
Out of 12 cities bidding for four new MLS franchises Nashville has been chosen as the first. Maybe the success of Atlanta in their first MLS season helped the choice for another Southeast team.
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Hopefully this is good news for Phoenix, they need western teams, and are waiting to see who else emerges before making any commitments. With Austin maybe canceling out San Antonio and Sac being snubbed, opening there for Phoenix Rising FC.
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29-01-2018 09:53 PM #25
I see Miami has officially been named as a new franchise today.
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