We're joined by a member of the Emerald City Supporters to put a fan face on what an MLS strike would mean for the league.
In lieu of the recent comments from the AEG head, we debate who is winning the PR battle in the strike. And talk about the irony in San Jose finally getting approval for a new stadium.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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See what AEG said about the strike.
http://thetwelfthmanblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/mls-owners-are-out-of-touch.html
"Trimming the fat," eh?
This, and several other examples in recent weeks, leaves me wondering what exactly is the difference between the "It's Called Football" penchant for insipid, "polite" euphemisms, and an indulgent reliance upon craven, egg-sucking, weasel words? Say the words, Misters Rycroft and Rollins. They're obviously always at the forefront of your mind if not the tip of your tongue. Why are you hesitant to use them?
And single-entity is not merely a "philosophical question." It's the reason why MLSE chose to get involved with MLS, resulting in the team you have now, for good or ill I suppose, in your city. And, despite the echo-chamber-generated certitude to the contrary amongst Toronto's bloggers, it's still the best, perhaps the only, means for professional soccer's long term economic survival in the United States at the present. Professional soccer at any respectable level is simply not yet viable in the United States otherwise. I wouldn't presume to speak about Canada, however, and if a professional club soccer league will work in your country by other means, then please start the movement to get EPL North America rolling in Canada, with TFC its bold, bright shining flagship. I'll back you 100%.
"Trimmimg the fat" means Seattle plays Toronto 16 times a year as they will be the only 2 clubs left in MLS.
The only echo chamber is the one found on Big Soccer and the dullard writers that spew hate there. Just because they share opinions you don't want to hear doesn't make them wrong.
Would the league be better off without Columbus, Chivas and Colorado? Yes.
Would the league be better off if other cities drew like Seattle, Toronto and LA?
Without a doubt.
scornflakes,
I've been consistent on this point forever: Weaker markets need to be weeded out. Period. And if in a few years Toronto is drawing flies and holding back other markets then, yes, my opinion will remain the same.
I'm sorry you disagree.
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