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Some more details in this Twitter thread: This appears like it was not NYCFC's decision. They were "fighting it to the end." It appears CONCACAF basically chose this stadium.
NYCFC secured a place in the 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League in October after finishing top of the Eastern Conference during the 2019 MLS regular season. Due to Yankee Stadium and Citi Field undergoing unavoidable winterization procedures, the Club immediately identified numerous other potential venues within the five boroughs while working closely with Concacaf and MLS. Ultimately, none of the options the Club submitted were approved, leaving Red Bull Arena as the only approved venue within a reasonable distance of New York City.
You’re again giving them too much credit. Maybe Concacaf will approve YS/Citi, but there’s zero guarantee, and that caveat is written in a way to totally overlook it. I could be wrong, but I fully expect Concacaf to not approve YS/Citi and it’s back to RBA.That said, there is a ray of light in their release:
I agree that playing at RBA isn't necessarily worth the complete freak-out. For me it's just the lying. Maybe the contract was signed at 11am this morning and they released the news immediately. But if so, they knew they were signing the contract this morning and went out and just did a total misdirection play at that event last night. That's what I struggle with - they continue to treat us like children.
I wasn't there last night, what lie did Sims tell?
You’re again giving them too much credit. Maybe Concacaf will approve YS/Citi, but there’s zero guarantee, and that caveat is written in a way to totally overlook it. I could be wrong, but I fully expect Concacaf to not approve YS/Citi and it’s back to RBA.
I wasn't there last night, what lie did Sims tell?
Like I mentioned in my earlier post, I'm sure the club's backs were against the wall on this decision. But just come out and say that.Some more details in this Twitter thread: This appears like it was not NYCFC's decision. They were "fighting it to the end." It appears CONCACAF basically chose this stadium.
If it is you can have both of mine since i'll be flying to Michigan that dayWould it be easy for a city member to transfer their free ticket to a non-member, would want to go, but $25 and in Harrison might be a deal breaker for me
He said the deal wasn't signed yet, and they were still looking for a place to play in the City.
And we know that was a lie?
The part about the contract not being signed yet was (probably) true. The part about them still holding out hope they would find a spot in NYC? They knew this was being finalized this morning.
It seems like this decision was made by CONCACAF. Which is fine, that's how it goes sometimes. I'm not even angry about them playing the game there, just don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.
i still think they never submitted YS / Citi as bids. Only St Johns was submitted and MCU was probably way to pricey ( 400K? lol) to even try this. CT was probably not even given a thought. thats why they give idea that they were forced.....which is technically true but i dont think it was because of lack of options.
if we do make it thru and YS is used then we know now what we cant use come CCL First Round.
YS and Citi were unavailable for this game due to winterization, which the press release spells out.
lol i didnt even want to read the article...just saw RBA and said nope.......thanks for that.
I literally spelled it out aboveRed Bull Arena to Host Round of 16 Match in the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League | New York City FC
NYCFC and Concacaf today announced that the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (SCCL) Round of 16 home leg against A.D. San Carlos on February 26 at 6 p.m. will be played at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Given the inconvenience of playing outside of the five boroughs, tickets willwww.nycfc.com
If it was being built in China or maybe Las Vegas.We can totally get the new stadium up and running in 3 weeks, right?
Winterization? Yeah, perhaps. Seems a bit made up.YS and Citi were unavailable for this game due to winterization, which the press release spells out.