Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 4, 2011 1:21pm
MLS is #3 based on per game attendance.
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201111/nba-no-longer-3rd-best-attended-us-sports-league
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201111/nba-no-longer-3rd-best-attended-us-sports-league
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Nov 4, 2011 1:39pm
Pretty awesome. I don't think they will ever be #1 or 2 though.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 4, 2011 1:42pm
I was really surprised to read this. I didn't even think they would surpass the NHL, let alone the NBA.
Looks like the "nobody cares about soccer" crowd will have to think of something new.
Looks like the "nobody cares about soccer" crowd will have to think of something new.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Nov 4, 2011 1:48pm
Haha I went to edit my post to say something similar to that but for some reason it won't save... I'm sure they will find something else. Haters gonna hate.Automatik;957830 wrote:I was really surprised to read this. I didn't even think they would surpass the NHL, let alone the NBA.
Looks like the "nobody cares about soccer" crowd will have to think of something new.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 2:28pm
The author mentions that Soccer stadiums are bigger than NBA arenas, but IMO, that doesn't matter...
People still have to show up, regardless of how big the venue is.
Hell, the Jake holds 42k+, but there were games with 9K this year :huh:
People still have to show up, regardless of how big the venue is.
Hell, the Jake holds 42k+, but there were games with 9K this year :huh:
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Nov 4, 2011 2:29pm
People will soon realize soccer is pretty awesome. Until then, haters gonna hate
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Nov 4, 2011 2:30pm
Yeah, the fact that they play in NFL stadiums ect probably has A LOT to do with this. If the NBA was played in arenas that size itd have just as many spectators im sure
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 4, 2011 2:35pm
According to wiki, 12/16 MLS teams (excluding the 2 expansion teams that both had excellent attendance) increased attendance this season.
Toronto FC attendance dropped by less than 200 and still averaged 20,267.
Philadelphia dropped from 19,254 to 18,259.
Chicago went from 15,814 to 14,274
Columbus was the biggest faller, from 14,642 to 12,185
Toronto FC attendance dropped by less than 200 and still averaged 20,267.
Philadelphia dropped from 19,254 to 18,259.
Chicago went from 15,814 to 14,274
Columbus was the biggest faller, from 14,642 to 12,185
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 2:41pm
Is there any truth to the rumor that the Crew may be looking to relocate?
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 2:41pm
Not all MLS teams play in NFL stadiums.Hb31187;957901 wrote:Yeah, the fact that they play in NFL stadiums ect probably has A LOT to do with this. If the NBA was played in arenas that size itd have just as many spectators im sure
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Nov 4, 2011 2:47pm
No,not all of them. But they all play in stadiums. Stadiums which more than likely hold more than an NBA arena id guesshoops23;957916 wrote:Not all MLS teams play in NFL stadiums.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Nov 4, 2011 2:51pm
no, probably not. Unless they are playing in nfl stadiums they make their stadiums to sit in the 20,000 range.Hb31187;957924 wrote:No,not all of them. But they all play in stadiums. Stadiums which more than likely hold more than an NBA arena id guess
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 2:56pm
But again, people still have to show up.Hb31187;957924 wrote:No,not all of them. But they all play in stadiums. Stadiums which more than likely hold more than an NBA arena id guess
Attendance in the NBA is down. Teams aren't filling up their 20k arenas. Cleveland, LA, Chicago, and a couple others were the only ones consistently selling out last year. Other teams were below 80% for the year.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 4, 2011 2:57pm
What's the price per ticket? NBA games are pricey.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 4, 2011 2:59pm
Most of the teams have soccer specific stadiums now, which is different than when MLS first started. They typically hold between 20-25k. Question is, if there were 30 MLS teams, would this still hold true?
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Nov 4, 2011 2:59pm
As a card carrying member of the "nobody cares about soccer crowd"...I'm calling BS on these stats. But i'm also a member of the "nobody misses the NBA crowd" too...so maybe its true. Either way "nobody cares about soccer."
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 3:00pm
Depends on the markets.se-alum;957952 wrote:Most of the teams have soccer specific stadiums now, which is different than when MLS first started. They typically hold between 20-25k. Question is, if there were 30 MLS teams, would this still hold true?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 4, 2011 3:01pm
Tiernan;957955 wrote:As a card carrying member of the "nobody cares about soccer crowd"...I'm calling BS on these stats. But i'm also a member of the "nobody misses the NBA crowd" too...so maybe its true. Either way "nobody cares about soccer."
Do you still have your USA American card?
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 3:01pm
You're also a card carrying member of the "I have a dick in my mouth society"Tiernan;957955 wrote:As a card carrying member of the "nobody cares about soccer crowd"...I'm calling BS on these stats. But i'm also a member of the "nobody misses the NBA crowd" too...so maybe its true. Either way "nobody cares about soccer."
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 4, 2011 3:02pm
lol reps as soon as I can give them to you.like_that;957962 wrote:Do you still have your USA American card?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Nov 4, 2011 3:06pm
Does the size of the stadium matter if the NBA isnt selling out? I dont know for sure if they are, but based on TV, it sure doesnt look like it (and last year was a good year in the eyes of the fans for the NBA). If they arent selling out a good portion of their stadiums, playing in "NFL" ones wouldnt matter.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Nov 4, 2011 3:12pm
I think this:
Is just as exciting.There's more good news for the domestic soccer league: MLS attendance is 10th-best internationally, ahead of the Scottish Premier League and England League Championship, among others.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Nov 4, 2011 3:14pm
Uh yeah...how the hell could I be in the "nobody cares about soccer crowd" without it dumbass?like_that;957962 wrote:Do you still have your USA American card?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 4, 2011 3:17pm
Well duh. The current NBA attendance this season is ZERO
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 4, 2011 3:26pm
Sort of my thinking too. ESPN attendance says half of the NBA averaged less than 90% capacity, and 12 teams were under 85%.Laley23;957974 wrote:Does the size of the stadium matter if the NBA isnt selling out? I dont know for sure if they are, but based on TV, it sure doesnt look like it (and last year was a good year in the eyes of the fans for the NBA). If they arent selling out a good portion of their stadiums, playing in "NFL" ones wouldnt matter.