OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 13, 2012 1:31am
ohiobucks1;1197813 wrote:Anyone going to the USA game at CCS?
I hope to go. We moved a game to hopefully take the team, as well.hoops23;1197821 wrote:I'm really going to try to. Any idea on when tix go up for sale?
Tickets usually go on sale a month or so before the game...I anticipate the end of July.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Jun 13, 2012 6:13pm
Really would have liked to see the win last night, getting the monkey of a decent road win off our backs before the hexagonal. Speaking of which, does the hexagonal scare anyone else as much as it scares me?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 13, 2012 6:29pm
I wouldn't say it scares me ... I think when playing well we're the second best team in the confederation by far. And, to our advantage, only one of El Salvador/Costa Rica will advance. If the groups play out "by the numbers" we're looking at:NilesPacMan;1198982 wrote:Really would have liked to see the win last night, getting the monkey of a decent road win off our backs before the hexagonal. Speaking of which, does the hexagonal scare anyone else as much as it scares me?
USA
Guatemala (US holds a 2-0-1 record against them over the past 4 years)
Mexico (1-3-1)
El Salvador (2-0-1)
Panama (3-1-0)
Honduras (5-1-0)
Granted, it's a whole new beast with Klinsmann at the helm, who knows how it will play out. That part scares me. But, I think we'll be good enough to finish top 3 in the hexagonal.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Jun 13, 2012 6:33pm
True. I don't doubt our ability in getting to the World Cup because we should. However, there's something about the hexagonal that scares me every time. If we win at home and draw on the road (besides the Mexico series), that'll be more than enough to qualify us, but sometimes, it's nerve-wrecking.gorocks99;1198996 wrote:I wouldn't say it scares me ... I think when playing well we're the second best team in the confederation by far. And, to our advantage, only one of El Salvador/Costa Rica will advance. If the groups play out "by the numbers" we're looking at:
USA
Guatemala (US holds a 2-0-1 record against them over the past 4 years)
Mexico (1-3-1)
El Salvador (2-0-1)
Panama (3-1-0)
Honduras (5-1-0)
Granted, it's a whole new beast with Klinsmann at the helm, who knows how it will play out. That part scares me. But, I think we'll be good enough to finish top 3 in the hexagonal.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jun 14, 2012 12:59am
Can't believe Tottenham sacked Harry. I literally have no explanation for that. Anyone know?
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 14, 2012 1:31am
I agree, shocking.DeyDurkie5;1199344 wrote:Can't believe Tottenham sacked Harry. I literally have no explanation for that. Anyone know?
You go from bottom-dweller to almost Champions League qualifier? Lousy. Maybe they didn't like the disappointing finish this season saw?
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 14, 2012 11:58am
Good matchup here between Croatia/Italy!
Germany looked strong yesterday. I expect Spain to take the afternoon game.
Germany looked strong yesterday. I expect Spain to take the afternoon game.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 14, 2012 12:01pm
Take this to the Euro thread. As I assume you meant it to be there.Fab1b;1199631 wrote:Good matchup here between Croatia/Italy!
Germany looked strong yesterday. I expect Spain to take the afternoon game.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 14, 2012 12:10pm
You are correct
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 27, 2012 12:22pm
MLS is riding the Euro wave as of late. NYRB has 25k at their last match against DC and the SJ Earthquakes have sold out Stanford Stadium for their game against LA. Portland-Seattle had 888k viewers on ESPN for their match last Sunday.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 27, 2012 12:28pm
This is awesome.gorocks99;1212912 wrote:MLS is riding the Euro wave as of late. NYRB has 25k at their last match against DC and the SJ Earthquakes have sold out Stanford Stadium for their game against LA. Portland-Seattle had 888k viewers on ESPN for their match last Sunday.
Also, through Group Stage, Euro Ratings have about DOUBLED since the 2008 games. I think it was like 48.2% more. Nearly 1 million viewers per game on ESPN, for mid-day games is awesome.
I would have to think Saturdays Final, especially if it is Spain-Germany would bring in maybe 2 million.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 27, 2012 12:33pm
I agree. Impressively, the league is averaging just over 18,500 attendance per game this year and five teams (Seattle, Montreal, LA Galaxy, Houston, Portland) average over 20k a game. Sadly (for Ohioans) Columbus is third to last in average attendance with just over 13k.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 27, 2012 12:37pm
Also, Sunday's England-Italy match had 2.97 million viewers: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/26/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-wins-night-falling-skies-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-the-newsroom-army-wives-the-glades-more/139306/
The final (on Sunday btw, not Saturday) should easily surpass that mark.
The final (on Sunday btw, not Saturday) should easily surpass that mark.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 27, 2012 1:24pm
Also announced today...FC Dallas has a jersey sponsor in AdvoCare AND there is no soccer in Vegas, the Vegas Legends in the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League). Now...I definitely have to get to Vegas!
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 27, 2012 1:32pm
As long as we're on an MLS kick, the league has inquired about building a new (privately-funded) stadium in Queens for a second NY team.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303640804577491090757743910.html?KEYWORDS=LAURA+KUSISTO
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303640804577491090757743910.html?KEYWORDS=LAURA+KUSISTO
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 27, 2012 2:01pm
To piggy-back there...Orlando has committed to a $175 million renovation to the Citrus Bowl. Looks like they are doing their best to get an MLS team as well. I'll be seeing Orlando City in action on Friday. Looking forward to seeing that team.gorocks99;1213038 wrote:As long as we're on an MLS kick, the league has inquired about building a new (privately-funded) stadium in Queens for a second NY team.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303640804577491090757743910.html?KEYWORDS=LAURA+KUSISTO
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 27, 2012 2:03pm
I think the crew will raise their average to 14.5-15k by the end of the year which isn't too bad.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 27, 2012 2:26pm
So, in order of expansion, looks like:OSH;1213077 wrote:To piggy-back there...Orlando has committed to a $175 million renovation to the Citrus Bowl. Looks like they are doing their best to get an MLS team as well. I'll be seeing Orlando City in action on Friday. Looking forward to seeing that team.
NY2
Orlando
then (taking guesses here):
Phoenix
Atlanta
Minneapolis
I imagine that's pretty far down the road (10 years or so) but my guess is within the next decade the league will be up to around 24 teams. I'd be surprised if Miami is high on anyone's list after their failures.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 27, 2012 2:26pm
Wanna bet? :laugh:ohiobucks1;1213079 wrote:I think the crew will raise their average to 14.5-15k by the end of the year which isn't too bad.
The 13k average they are given right now is a bit inflated, in my opinion. It's horrible. They weren't able to get much above 13k average last year and they were in the MLS Cup playoffs.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 27, 2012 2:28pm
I think Detroit is there as well. It won't happen, but they are trying. I think Atlanta should be higher, but it doesn't appear that there are too many moves there. San Antonio has been rumored to be making pretty good moves as well.gorocks99;1213099 wrote:So, in order of expansion, looks like:
NY2
Orlando
then (taking guesses here):
Phoenix
Atlanta
Minneapolis
I imagine that's pretty far down the road (10 years or so) but my guess is within the next decade the league will be up to around 24 teams. I'd be surprised if Miami is high on anyone's list after their failures.
Detroit's renovating of the Silverdome has to be the best idea ever!
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Jun 27, 2012 2:33pm
MLS has visited Raleigh where the Carolina Railhawks have a solid following. While there, MLS said they were interested in the Carolinas. Personally I think it's pretty far off. The stadium in Cary where the NCAA was held in 2009 is far away from the stadiums that are popping up in MLS. And in Charlotte we have a nice old stadium near downtown called Memorial Stadium. But it'd need to be widened to fit a soccer pitch and then undergo major rennovations. Plus there is little desire from the majority of the community. Our current pro team has a religious affiliation which drives away a good amount of fans who'd otherwise go to games.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 27, 2012 2:58pm
Yeah, forgot about the Railhawks deal.mucalum49;1213109 wrote:MLS has visited Raleigh where the Carolina Railhawks have a solid following. While there, MLS said they were interested in the Carolinas. Personally I think it's pretty far off. The stadium in Cary where the NCAA was held in 2009 is far away from the stadiums that are popping up in MLS. And in Charlotte we have a nice old stadium near downtown called Memorial Stadium. But it'd need to be widened to fit a soccer pitch and then undergo major rennovations. Plus there is little desire from the majority of the community. Our current pro team has a religious affiliation which drives away a good amount of fans who'd otherwise go to games.
But, concerning Charlotte...it's stupid that the team's affiliation drives fans away. It's still a soccer team. It's quality soccer. They've done tremendous things for the community AND for the USL so far. Not supporting it because they are owned by a missions organization is terrible. They are one of the longest tenured clubs in the United States, they have probably the lowest payroll out of any team, and they compete for titles (although this year is a bit down).
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jul 3, 2012 9:06am
Crew had a nice win 2-0 on Saturday. Anybody else there?
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NilesPacMan
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Jul 3, 2012 8:37pm
Tottenham announced Andre Villas-Boas as its new manager today. Interesting to see how he'll do this year in the EPL compared to last year.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jul 3, 2012 8:42pm
haha good luck with himNilesPacMan;1218142 wrote:Tottenham announced Andre Villas-Boas as its new manager today. Interesting to see how he'll do this year in the EPL compared to last year.