I can see them impose similar conditions to what the Marlins are doing to Beckham and Co., which is a lengthy list of variables.
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/...-is-getting-a-really-really-bad-stadium-deal/
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1. I'm realizing that NYC in the poll means Manhattan, lol
2. I don't like a Queens option because of its proximity to the Mets, we don't want their ghosts traveling over to our stadium. Moreover, the 7 train only runs local on weekends to Willets Point so it takes forever from Grand Central/Times Square. They would need an express train running on NYCFC game days. Driving from Westchester, New Jersey, etc. is a pain in the ass and may affect season ticket numbers of families living outside the city. (And no, we don't want them to root for the Red Bulls instead).
3. The benefit of Queens is space and maybe we can get more than a stadium, like a practice facility/academy or NYC2 stadium as well.
4. Still I want a SSS sooner rather than later, but I'm willing to wait for the best option considering all factors.
I'm not a Mets fan. And their stadium is ugly as shit (at least on the inside).
2. I don't like a Queens option because of its proximity to the Mets, we don't want their ghosts traveling over to our stadium. Moreover, the 7 train only runs local on weekends to Willets Point so it takes forever from Grand Central/Times Square. They would need an express train running on NYCFC game days. Driving from Westchester, New Jersey, etc. is a pain in the ass and may affect season ticket numbers of families living outside the city. (And no, we don't want them to root for the Red Bulls instead).
3. The benefit of Queens is space and maybe we can get more than a stadium, like a practice facility/academy or NYC2 stadium as well.
4. Still I want a SSS sooner rather than later, but I'm willing to wait for the best option considering all factors.
I'm not a Mets fan. And their stadium is ugly as shit (at least on the inside).
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i havent thought about this. could happen but are the mets really in a position to be picky if their original plan is dead, i feel like they need funding for anything at this point or else its all pissed away.
I don't think it will be as picky, but there will be some conditions we will scratch our heads at.
Most will be when games can be played, I am sure they are not going to want events while the Mets are playing (parking would be a big issue.) .
Fortunately for NYCFC the Mets are not in a strong position since the courts say the parking lot can only be used for stadium purposes.
It also sounds like they have some kind of business relationship since they were considering NYCFC for the land before this.
I still think that Bronx location is just too perfect to give up. Anything else will feel a bit like a let down.
This is the most informative piece of news/speculation this thread has seen since page 47.*
Also I completely agree with your sentiments about eminent domain and forced relocation for private development. But what's done is done. As others noted down the thread, this would probably require some compromise regarding autonomy on the part of NYCFC/CFG, but it shouldn't be anything near as bad as the Marlins deal because both the city and the Wilpons need 2 things from CFG, $$$ and a stadium. And as you noted, CFG is pretty much the only party capable of providing the stadium. And unless the decision is overturned, the only other option is to convert the parking lot into a park, which is the goal of the folks who brought the suit but it doesn't seem that anybody else wants it, including DeBlasio.
* Don't go check page 47 because I'm totally making that up.
The Bronx is preferable but given how difficult it is to get the land to build a stadium in NYC the Willets Point area would be a great for NYCFC stadium , there is public transportation and plenty of highways going into the area.
Its not perfect but its a very good option.
from google maps it looks awesome, right on the water with bridges in the background? Convenient from everywhere except New Jersey. Coming from CT, that would be perfect for me. Can anyone with familarity to the location be able to say if we could get a cool view of some water/bridge action?
There isnt much of a view, bur hypothetically its possible. CP
I think its more under the flight path than the new Shea, and will have views of Shea, Whitestone expressway, the Van Wyck. thats if its the Willets Point junkyards
Not much to see unless you get high up then you can get some shots of midtown at a distance.
Wouldn't it be great if the Cosmos jumped into the fray? I'm actually a little horrified at the potential of that prospect. The Mets could bend them over backwards and the Cosmos might take it. I have no idea just how deep their pockets actually are, but they sure act like they could afford something like this.
The LIRR and 7 trains run express on game days so transportation is not a realistic concern.
Driving from westchester it wouldn't be that big of a difference. Once you take the bridge your right there.
I would say that could actually work in our favour. For decades Mets players have used the planes as an advantage. Playing there you get used to them.
Yeah, we're going to wait to take our penalty kicks until a plane flies overhead so the goalie won't be able to hear the kick of the ball.
