So this is interesting: https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sourc...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Basically, Beckham's already had two stadiums rejected in the Miami area (we know that feel, bro) and is back to square 1 when it comes to getting a stadium in place, which he has to have before the MLS team is even assigned a starting date. So now he's considering changing his deal to buy Chivas USA in Los Angeles.
I feel like this is likely. This isn't like NYCFC v. NY where potential subsidies are being argued; Beckham has offered to pay for the stadium. If Miami isn't cooperating (which is as a result of political residue from the disaster that is Marlins Park and its bond funding). Why put up with that nonsense when you can get in the Los Angeles area (with 2 billion + dollar team sales in the past year and a half alone) with a stadium already?
Assuming it happens, it changes things for the makeup of the conference. We'd have:
EAST: (13)
NYCFC
NER
New York "Drink Amp"
Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew
Orlando SC
Toronto FC
DC United
SKC
Houston
Atlanta (2017)
Chicago Fire
Montreal
WEST
9)
LA Galaxy
Chivas Reborn
San Jose
Seattle
Portland
RSL
Colorado Rapids
FC Dallas
Vancouver
Likely both SKC and Houston will be heading to the West to even things out. However, where it gets interesting is additional expansions. Previously we assumed Miami would be in the East and the 24th team would be in the West. If Beckham leaves, Miami isn't getting an MLS franchise. Minnesota is putting together a bid and with two spots would be a favorite. The other expansion spots like Sacramento would likely be in the West.
So this affects NYCFC in that likely in the future we'll be having trips to East Conference rivals in Minneapolis as opposed to Miami.
Basically, Beckham's already had two stadiums rejected in the Miami area (we know that feel, bro) and is back to square 1 when it comes to getting a stadium in place, which he has to have before the MLS team is even assigned a starting date. So now he's considering changing his deal to buy Chivas USA in Los Angeles.
I feel like this is likely. This isn't like NYCFC v. NY where potential subsidies are being argued; Beckham has offered to pay for the stadium. If Miami isn't cooperating (which is as a result of political residue from the disaster that is Marlins Park and its bond funding). Why put up with that nonsense when you can get in the Los Angeles area (with 2 billion + dollar team sales in the past year and a half alone) with a stadium already?
Assuming it happens, it changes things for the makeup of the conference. We'd have:
EAST: (13)
NYCFC
NER
New York "Drink Amp"
Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew
Orlando SC
Toronto FC
DC United
SKC
Houston
Atlanta (2017)
Chicago Fire
Montreal
WEST
9)LA Galaxy
Chivas Reborn
San Jose
Seattle
Portland
RSL
Colorado Rapids
FC Dallas
Vancouver
Likely both SKC and Houston will be heading to the West to even things out. However, where it gets interesting is additional expansions. Previously we assumed Miami would be in the East and the 24th team would be in the West. If Beckham leaves, Miami isn't getting an MLS franchise. Minnesota is putting together a bid and with two spots would be a favorite. The other expansion spots like Sacramento would likely be in the West.
So this affects NYCFC in that likely in the future we'll be having trips to East Conference rivals in Minneapolis as opposed to Miami.
