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Do over Ham posted:City politics and real estate prices/availability are rather different in Pittsburgh, I would assume, than in places like Boston, New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, etc. oh there's plenty of land available (kind of), it's all being turned into comically overpriced condos. property values are skyrocketing and developers are flush with cash. it's those people who find it easy to acquire land, not half-broke third division soccer clubs. and it wasn't even unused land, they tore down a concert venue to make room. i wasn't here when they went through the whole planning process, but given what i have seen of local politics since then, it is absolutely shocking that someone said "sure have this prime loving real estate." i will grant you that it's unquestionably more difficult in boston and new york, but we're most certainly not like detroit. detroit's urban area is filled with vast swathes of empty lots. pittsburgh ain't like that at all.
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be nice wicka posted:oh there's plenty of land available (kind of), it's all being turned into comically overpriced condos. property values are skyrocketing and developers are flush with cash. it's those people who find it easy to acquire land, not half-broke third division soccer clubs. and it wasn't even unused land, they tore down a concert venue to make room. i wasn't here when they went through the whole planning process, but given what i have seen of local politics since then, it is absolutely shocking that someone said "sure have this prime loving real estate." True; I didn't mean to imply Pittsburgh was like Detroit in the sense of being an empty wasteland; Pittsburgh has recovered from losing its heavy industry rather better than Detroit or most of the other rust belt cities, and none of the rust belt cities are as bad as Detroit. But your urban areas are nowhere near as crowded, overpriced (yet - though it sounds like it is moving that way), or (I'm guessing) as subject to stifling local politics as is the case with Boston, NYC, Chicago, etc. quote:http://saintpetersblog.com/253472 quote:http://www.empireofsoccer.com/nasl-notes-former-usmnt-robbie-findley-joins-rayo-okc-more-45101/
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Do over Ham posted:True; I didn't mean to imply Pittsburgh was like Detroit in the sense of being an empty wasteland; Pittsburgh has recovered from losing its heavy industry rather better than Detroit or most of the other rust belt cities, and none of the rust belt cities are as bad as Detroit. But your urban areas are nowhere near as crowded, overpriced (yet - though it sounds like it is moving that way), or (I'm guessing) as subject to stifling local politics as is the case with Boston, NYC, Chicago, etc. regardless, they include one free beer at every match with season tickets, which is a pretty slick deal
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be nice wicka posted:regardless, they include one free beer at every match with season tickets, which is a pretty slick deal Well, the Revs gave away free nachos on Hispanic Heritage Night, so, uh, there's that.....  Oh noes I feel a goon joke about MLS/Stoke City about to burst out, but this is NASL related: quote:http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news/2016/03/02/england-update-stoke-city-replaces-leicester-city
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be nice wicka posted:regardless, they include one free beer at every match with season tickets, which is a pretty slick deal STL FC did a number of these deals (the best was a GA ticket, bratwurst and beer for $17) last year, which made watching a very mediocre team much easier. (It's not like they needed to do this to boost attendance, either.)
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I'm pretty stoked about the new Detroit City FC stadium. There's an awesome atmosphere at the games, and the fans are crazy passionate about the team. I should be on the sidelines for a few games as an assistant team doc, and I'm going to drag as many people as possible for the friendly against United of Manchester.
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Suqit posted:Hi. Lifetime San Antonio FC supporter checking in. Welcome to the USL. "It's surprisingly good" Just be sure to drink heavily.
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Spoke with the GM of the Austin Aztex. Some stuff is hush-hush (including who on the city council is against us), but I can confirm that a usable stadium WILL be built in east Austin by June 2017, with the possibility of it being sooner.
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CaptainYesterday posted:Spoke with the GM of the Austin Aztex. Some stuff is hush-hush (including who on the city council is against us), but I can confirm that a usable stadium WILL be built in east Austin by June 2017, with the possibility of it being sooner. Some stadium news in Tampa/St. Pete also: quote:http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/102853227-story quote:http://theunsubs.com/wp/2016/03/08/rowdies-seeking-to-extend-al-lang-lease-in-lead-up-proposed-stadium-expansion/ Edit to add: in summary, city owned waterfront property can only be leased 5 years; to make it worth their while to invest in a stadium the Rowdies would need a long term lease. Thus, the need for voter approval in November. Also we now know where Rowdies 2 are playing: quote:http://www.npsl.com/fieldlocations quote:https://www.facebook.com/TheHoopedSleeve/photos/a.432443290263546.1073741828.430087723832436/537757343065473/?type=3&theater Do over Ham fucked around with this message at 09:45 on Mar 9, 2016 |
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Rowdies 2 schedule released: http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news/2016/03/10/rowdies-2-releases-inaugural-npsl-schedulequote:ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 10, 2016) – The Tampa Bay Rowdies have announced the schedule of their National Premier Soccer League team, Rowdies 2.
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The new NASL team in Oklahoma City signed Giorgos Samaras. If he comes with a functioning back, it's a nice signing. If he doesn't, congratulations on spending however many thousands of dollars on a cheerleader.
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Do over Ham posted:Some stadium news in Tampa/St. Pete also: So then this happened.... quote:Attracting MLS to St. Pete? Orlando has the rights to soccer on the bay Funny, that didn't stop MLS from awarding second franchises in NYC and LA. Tampa/St. Pete isn't even the same TV market as Orlando (and it is a bigger TV market than Orlando). Sure they are close, but they aren't the same market and the instant MLS comes to an agreement to bring a team to the Tampa Bay area is the instant Orlando loses its "territorial rights". Orlando only has one vote in the league; it does not have a veto. Santiago is trying to poison the well for the Rowdies. Then this happened... quote:http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/edwards-wants-an-mls-team-council-chairwoman-says/2268819 Then this happened... quote:http://www.tampabay.com/news/growth/edwards-wants-to-expand-al-lang-for-mls-team/2268865 And this... quote:http://saintpetersblog.com/bill-edwards-hushes-speculation-hes-vying-major-league-soccer-st-pete/ Softly, softly, catchee monkey... Meanwhile Mob not happy.... quote:http://theunsubs.com/wp/2016/03/10/an-open-letter/ Drama... 
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quote:And Orlando City has full territorial and TV rights for the Tampa Bay market, said Leonardo Santiago, the team's vice president of communications on Wednesday. MLS is the worst loving league and i cannot wait until the people who think of these idiotic rules are either fired into the sun or the league itself collapses under the weight of its own stupidity
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Miami United FC (NPSL) signed former Brazil international Adriano who looks like this now Corinthians put Adriano under 'house arrest' to make him lose weight Former Brazil striker Adriano charged over alleged links to Rio drug lord Adriano claims weight will not be a problem at Miami United
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be nice wicka posted:MLS is the worst loving league and i cannot wait until the people who think of these idiotic rules are either fired into the sun or the league itself collapses under the weight of its own stupidity
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Crazy Ted posted:To drive this point home, it is roughly 90 miles between Orlando and Tampa-St. Petersburg. Not even the arcane Major League Baseball territorial rules are this crazy. "we're gonna be the best league in the world! by inexplicably replicating everything everyone hates about major american sports leagues but tolerate because they have no other choice"
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Crazy Ted posted:To drive this point home, it is roughly 90 miles between Orlando and Tampa-St. Petersburg. Not even the arcane Major League Baseball territorial rules are this crazy. On the plus side, it's MLS, so the rules are pretty meaningless and arbitrary and will be changed on a whim in a secret meeting held at an undisclosed location three months ago and decided by coin toss. So I'm not worried about Orlando keeping the Rowdies out of MLS; I'm more worried about Edwards putting together the Al Lang SSS and ownership group deals in time to make something happen.
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So now we know who the VIP was; it was a player not an investor.quote:Former West Ham and Chelsea Midfielder Joe Cole Has Been Hanging Out with the Rowdies
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Do over Ham posted:So now we know who the VIP was; it was a player not an investor.
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Crazy Ted posted:Serious question: the Rowdies already have about 20 midfielders, so where the hell would they put Joe Cole? No idea. Sounds like he wouldn't be joining the team until June even if they do sign him so maybe he's insurance. I dunno.
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Crazy Ted posted:Serious question: the Rowdies already have about 20 midfielders, so where the hell would they put Joe Cole? Or maybe with their NPSL team Rowdies 2 they are stocking up for a run at the NPSL championship.  quote:http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/03/16/report-coventry-citys-joe-cole-linked-with-nasl-club-tampa-bay-r/ quote:http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/rumour-mill-tampa-bay-rowdies-11046501 quote:http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2016/03/15/former-scotland-21-defender-neill-collins-joins-tampa-bay-rowdies/ quote:http://saintpetersblog.com/rowdies-conclude-english-swing-draw-stoke-city/ quote:http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/major_toyota_deal_for_san_antonio_fc
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Niko Kranjcar signed with the Cosmos. Seems like a solid signing for them.
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds fan checking in! Hoping to get out to a match sooner rather than later.
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Aardvark Barber posted:Pittsburgh Riverhounds fan checking in! Hoping to get out to a match sooner rather than later. OH BOY it's a nice stadium. the supporters section is somewhat cringe-y but i mean you can't really avoid that in american soccer. they're fun though so whatever. i got season tickets this year for the first time.
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be nice wicka posted:OH BOY I've been to a few, I was at the Harrisburg game where the Hounds won it 6-5 with three extra time goals. Insane. The stadium is pretty nice, and definitely a great location as well.
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A high profile signing but as he is 34 and playing in what was the old English third division it looks like another "retirement league" signing, with options for more if he works out:quote:http://www.espnfc.us/story/2834955/tampa-bay-rowdies-offer-joe-cole-deal-source It got the Rowdies mentioned on "front page" of ESPNFC so there's that: 
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New website for the November election in St. Pete: http://www.supportallang.org/ Those of you living in the area who want to see the Rowdies stick around should do your part. If this passes the Rowdies can get an extended lease which will allow them in invest in a bigger stadium. quote:Hey! We've got a website now: http://www.supportallang.org/ Meanwhile... quote:http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/03/23/freddy-adu-tampa-bay-rowdies-free-kick-video Do over Ham fucked around with this message at 14:00 on Mar 24, 2016 |
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https://twitter.com/tampabayrowdies/status/713521039356112900 Ewwwww. Rowdies just announced a band called the Loudies who I guess are a bunch of middle schoolers.
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King of False Promises posted:https://twitter.com/tampabayrowdies/status/713521039356112900 The Loudies were the marching band for the original Tampa Bay Rowdies back in the 1970s.  No sign of the Wowdies.  Pete Pelican ladies and gentlemen...  Who are you and what have you done with Hoops McGee?  :
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Do over Ham posted:
I miss Hoops so much. He was the best dirty sock mascot.
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NASL signed a deal with BeIN, they'll televise 34 games this year.
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trem_two posted:NASL signed a deal with BeIN, they'll televise 34 games this year. quote:http://saintpetersblog.com/tampa-bay-rowdies-sign-another-tv-contract-broadcast-games/ MLS related but also pertains to NASL and the Rowdies, Cosmos, Strikers as well: quote:http://www.metroactive.com/features/columns/Nike-Soccer-San-Jose-Earthquakes-San-Jose-Clash-Brand-Marketing.html
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Do over Ham posted:MLS related but also pertains to NASL and the Rowdies, Cosmos, Strikers as well: most of the original MLS team identities were developed by nike and that's why most of them have been changed. the fire were supposed to be the "chicago rhythm" with a purple/black cobra logo; thankfully the ownership just ignored nike on that one.
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Rayo OKC's inaugural kits: Rayo Vallecano 2015-16 kits  quote:To honor the 'unsung heroes of society', the black Rayo Vallecano 2015-16 Away Shirt features a striking rainbow sash on the front. Each color of the sash represent the club's support of a movement, while all all six colors combined represent the fight against discrimination for sexual orientation. The stripes represent different things in Oklahoma. The Green Stripe is my favorite. 
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lmfao the blue stripe is the only color they need to support average american soccer fans
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be nice wicka posted:most of the original MLS team identities were developed by nike and that's why most of them have been changed. the fire were supposed to be the "chicago rhythm" with a purple/black cobra logo; thankfully the ownership just ignored nike on that one. Yes. To add insult to injury they were also acting as though the NASL never happened or if it did happen it was a bad thing, which is not at all how us old timer NASL fans remember it. I mean it was fairly obvious that MLS put a team in places like San Jose and Tampa Bay because those areas had successful NASL teams, and not because they had interested local owners who knew what they were doing (the Mutiny had no owners at all). The Nike top-down one-size-fits-all arbitrary bad marketing/bad branding was the final insult. It was pretty obvious in Tampa Bay: Rowdies > Pirates > Buccaneers > Mutiny. Green and yellow hoops > black and blue stripes. Classic Rowdies font > Mutiny 80s computer font. And then, for no apparent reason at all, a bat. American soccer has a bad case of recurring, inevitable, historical amnesia. MLS tried to erase or ignore everything that came before it, specifically the NASL. The NASL in its day also wrote its own histories as though soccer in the USA began after the 1966 World Cup final was televised in the USA and investors created the two leagues that would later merge to form the NASL. ASL? Never heard of it. The ASL circa 1930s-1980s in turn had completely forgotten about the original ASL of the 1920s, whose official records were lost and whose history had to be painstakingly reconstructed from old newspaper articles by late 20th century American soccer historians because the people who run the game in this country are partisans of their particular organizations only, and have no interest in preserving the history of, or promoting the best interests of, the game as a whole. This madness continues on to this day in the whole MLS/NASL/USL tussle. quote:http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/city-beat/article69214982.html quote:http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cheltenham-Town-NEWS-Robins-striker-Eliot/story-29025680-detail/story.html Rowdies? Sign a striker? That's crazy talk. 
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Do over Ham posted:the people who run the game in this country are partisans of their particular organizations only, and have no interest in preserving the history of, or promoting the best interests of, the game as a whole. it's like when someone asked bruce arena how he felt about promotion/relegation and the FIRST response that came to his mind was something about how phil anschutz didn't deserve to have to risk one of his investments being relegated. they have no genuine interest in growing the sport, they just want to grow MLS and benefit their invite-only group of investors. ANYWAY GAME DAY TODAY RHINOS ARE GOING DOWN maybe, idk, i really have no clue how good any of these teams are
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Went to my first Railhawks game in about a year and a half today. For this season, they've started a free party bus from my local pub to & from the stadium with free beers on board which is fairly loving cool. Afternoon game when it's 70 and sunny is pretty ideal. Also, top of the league.
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Rayo OKC reporting 6,416 in attendance, a sell out. Facilities look good and Samaras is on the field (!!!)
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