Stadium Discussion
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And those that do know that is coming are sitting on the fence waiting for someone to push them to support the club or not. I think there is a time and place for coming up with chants and songs and t-shirts and wondering what languages to do this all in, but I agree with you. The most important thing is to make this club present on the minds of as many people as possible so as to generate as much interest ergo ticket sales as possible.
Strong and organized support for the club is the only thing we can provide. And a big part of that effort is to help push through stadium proposal. If we don't have significant numbers and if we can't be taken seriously, no politician and no average fan will care.
The thing is, I think, pound for pound, we probably have the most informed and diverse football fans in the country. However, most of these fans could care less about MLS. We have to somehow convince them that if they want football that is on par in terms of quality with leagues in Europe and South America then this is their chance. They have to dig in with what they have. No one is going to build it for them. Maybe they will actually learn to appreciate what we have and to use a phrase coined by my friend NYC_Tomek, they will become snobbish MLS converts.
But what I'm trying to say is, we have to look at this issue as more than NYCFC issue, this is an MLS issue. We must inspire people to care. To invest themselves in the sport here, not thousands of miles away. For some people who care much more for clubs abroad, this might be a laugh; a nice thing to be a part of on a Saturday afternoon to drink. But to me, a die hard fan of the sport who lives here in NYC, my goal is to have top-class football in my backyard that I can invest myself in for the rest of my life.
Strong and organized support for the club is the only thing we can provide. And a big part of that effort is to help push through stadium proposal. If we don't have significant numbers and if we can't be taken seriously, no politician and no average fan will care.
The thing is, I think, pound for pound, we probably have the most informed and diverse football fans in the country. However, most of these fans could care less about MLS. We have to somehow convince them that if they want football that is on par in terms of quality with leagues in Europe and South America then this is their chance. They have to dig in with what they have. No one is going to build it for them. Maybe they will actually learn to appreciate what we have and to use a phrase coined by my friend NYC_Tomek, they will become snobbish MLS converts.
But what I'm trying to say is, we have to look at this issue as more than NYCFC issue, this is an MLS issue. We must inspire people to care. To invest themselves in the sport here, not thousands of miles away. For some people who care much more for clubs abroad, this might be a laugh; a nice thing to be a part of on a Saturday afternoon to drink. But to me, a die hard fan of the sport who lives here in NYC, my goal is to have top-class football in my backyard that I can invest myself in for the rest of my life.
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Couldnt agree more. I am huge soccer fan and have always followed Europe and International. Years back I gave MLS a chance and I thought the quality was poor and I gave up on it. Once NYCFC became a reality I checked back in, bought Direct Kick and wow, I am shocked at how far the quality has come and it is only going to get better. This was lost on me and Im sure its lost on thousands others. Somehow, the improved quality of the league needs to be demonstrated to potential supporters
Agreed...we really need to make this meeting on the 17th count for more than just chants and a name for our group...we need to figure out community outreach and start truly pushing for the stadium ASAP
Saw this posted on the group's facebook page today. Article suggests a soccer stadium being built next to Yankee's Stadium.
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/articl...CES/305049997/doors-open-for-elevator-company
From the article:
"Its 110,000-square-foot building at 50 E. 153rd St., literally in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, may be demolished. Along with neighboring buildings and the parking complex across the street, it could be replaced by a $400 million stadium for a new Major League Soccer franchise that will be co-owned by the Bronx Bombers themselves."
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/articl...CES/305049997/doors-open-for-elevator-company
From the article:
"Its 110,000-square-foot building at 50 E. 153rd St., literally in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, may be demolished. Along with neighboring buildings and the parking complex across the street, it could be replaced by a $400 million stadium for a new Major League Soccer franchise that will be co-owned by the Bronx Bombers themselves."
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Not really any new development, but nice to read nonetheless 
I started the thread called TIMELINE, and this was one of the comments put on the thread.
Now it is probably big news stateside, but its the first I had heard of it (apart from sharing with Yankees until a site in NYC can be found etc) so I thought "why you worried about the stadium" so I googled NYCFC stadium and came up with this !!!!
http://deadspin.com/nycfc-hasnt-played-a-match-and-is-threatening-to-move-o-1566173687
The only info I found but is it big news out there ?
What are the stadium rumors, were do you guys suggest, what are the politics involved.
All stadium news here please !!!
Now it is probably big news stateside, but its the first I had heard of it (apart from sharing with Yankees until a site in NYC can be found etc) so I thought "why you worried about the stadium" so I googled NYCFC stadium and came up with this !!!!
http://deadspin.com/nycfc-hasnt-played-a-match-and-is-threatening-to-move-o-1566173687
The only info I found but is it big news out there ?
What are the stadium rumors, were do you guys suggest, what are the politics involved.
All stadium news here please !!!
Merged with existing thread.
For the record, to answer your question, Levine's comments about the future stadium for NYCFC are out of line with what NYCFC themselves say, and it caused a bit of a (small) media storm at the time. NYCFC have always maintained that the stadium must be within city limits. Levine then strayed from the party line and basically said "as far as the Yankees are concerned, we'll build it wherever we feel like". Thankfully, Levine is not the one calling the shots on this one.
For the record, to answer your question, Levine's comments about the future stadium for NYCFC are out of line with what NYCFC themselves say, and it caused a bit of a (small) media storm at the time. NYCFC have always maintained that the stadium must be within city limits. Levine then strayed from the party line and basically said "as far as the Yankees are concerned, we'll build it wherever we feel like". Thankfully, Levine is not the one calling the shots on this one.
I think that is a very unfair paraphrase. He said, "if not New York City, then other sites." So NYC first, and if that can't be done, they'll look elsewhere. Which is pretty fair. If DeBlasio doesn't want it to happen in NYC, it won't.
As convenient as Yankee Stadium is for me (coming from Westchester), it's not a long-term solution.
He also was very clear to point out that he's only one, not terribly important, voice.
As convenient as Yankee Stadium is for me (coming from Westchester), it's not a long-term solution.
He also was very clear to point out that he's only one, not terribly important, voice.
100% agreed !!!
Have they already discussed making it a multipurpose stadium.
Could they also make it a major Track and Field stadium for the colleges or if we make another Olympic bid someday.
Could they also make it a major Track and Field stadium for the colleges or if we make another Olympic bid someday.
MLS rules say you have to have a Soccer Specific Stadium.
Besides, multi-purpose stadia - especially stadia with a running track - are widely considered to ruin the atmosphere as they move the fans far too far away from the action.
I actually had discussions about this with USMNT and Concacaf supporters. If you don't celebrate and support your own league and conference then how can you expect us to compete. Alot of members here and on Facebook defend clubs that are thousands of miles away buying shirts jerseys etc all that revenue doesn't support Concacaf teams it goes back to Europe so they can reinvest in their clubs. The Yankees are a global brand and make global money that comes back to the Bronx and they reinvest that money on the field and the cycle continues. #supportmls #supportthecup #supportconcacaf
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We haven't built a pro stadium in like 40 years with a track around it. Don't see that happening. A soccer stadium would be a necessary thing for an Olympics bid anyway. Having a NYCFC, NYRB and Metlife Stadium in the area makes it a nice city to have the soccer tournament at.
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