City in the Boroughs 2017 - Manhattan

[LionNYC]

Contract ends 2022 as per normal. We had a short but enlightening discussion on the next contract and what its possible values might be. Based on the numbers bandied around, MLS probably got a sweetheart deal on the last contract. But what I will say without reservation is that it is the opinion of those in the know that soccer is very much the growth sport in the US.

Also PV thinks were only 10 years or so from being a genuinely top flight league. I think that probably has more to do with whats coming out of the academies now a days than it has to do with MLS's ability to attract top flight talent. Basically we have a lot of players who are going to be good, and other leagues' restrictions on foreign players works to our advantage.

Well the networks aren't paying big bucks for the years now but after the 2018 World Cup bump, should we qualify. If we don't, then MLS will not grow as fast.

ESPN and Fox pay $75M a year each. Unitas pays $15M. I can imagine in 2022, another eight year deal if they make it that long will be worth at a minimum $200M a year.

 

[Fantazma]

I'm on my way home from the event. As far as a stadium update goes, Patricof said they're working on finding a site everyday. Said they need 10 acres + close to public transit. Also more "resources" have been to the search, whatever that means

+1 intern has been assigned to assist

 

[Goodfella]

a surprising insight on future MLS TV revenues which I can't share publicly.

Out of respect to John I'm not going to talk about it on a public forum.

 

[Christopher Jee]

So how well attended was this event? As many people as there were at the Montreal game? About the same?

 

[adam]

So how well attended was this event? As many people as there were at the Montreal game? About the same?

Mr. Jee! Didn't think you had that level of sarc!

 

[Christopher Jee]

Mr. Jee! Didn't think you had that level of sarc!

Ha, adapt or die, right?

Still, no one answered my question.

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

Ha, adapt or die, right?

Still, no one answered my question.

It was packed

 

[engine46]

Queens invites are out. Wednesday, April 19.

 

[QuazyPat]

Queens invites are out. Wednesday, April 19.

Same email contains Long Island dates and locations. They're being held at 7-Elevens.

Is this really the best they could get?

 

[engine46]

Same email contains Long Island dates and locations. They're being held at 7-Elevens.

Is this really the best they could get?

Those are just single player appearances, not full events.

 

[QuazyPat]

Those are just single player appearances, not full events.

I know, but still. It's just...sad.

 

[adam]

They didn't even invite LI supporters last season. This year they do players at 7-11s. Really? One one hand it's progress. On the other, 7-11s; what the hell??? Who the fuck wants to hang out next to a slurpie machine, slim jims and hot dogs on perpetual rotation? There are actual official NYCFC bars on LI. Or at least a damn Starbucks. Even if PV and Particoff can't be bothered to make it past the Cross Island, at least pick a spot that people might actually want to spend more than a minute inside of. At least choose Modells. I really want to know who in the front office thought this was a good idea. In my mind it hurts the brand. I don't see any Yankees or Giants showing up at local 7-11s for a meet and greet.

 

[Goodfella]

I don't see any Yankees or Giants showing up at local 7-11s for a meet and greet.

That's correct. Giants are Stop & Shop ride or die

http://www.giants.com/fan-zone/Player-Appearances.html

 

[NYCFCfan]

That's correct. Giants are Stop & Shop ride or die

http://www.giants.com/fan-zone/Player-Appearances.html

1) LOL

2) The team had players at random supermarkets last year

 

[engine46]

Anyone attending the Brooklyn one?

 

[LionNYC]

Anyone attending the Brooklyn one?

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