Stadium Discussion

[SoupInNYC]

The problem would be with demands. Yankee Stadium is very good expensive to operate for a few thousand. So unless they think they can buck the trend of low single-digit attendance for early round games, they look for a stop-loss venue, if they even attempt to host.

Solid point. And they wouldn't be able to rely on season-ticket holder revenue for that extra game.

 

[Goodfella]

Solid point. And they wouldn't be able to rely on season-ticket holder revenue for that extra game.

went to a few USOC games at RBA, they were $10 GA seating if I recall correctly. Not a money maker by any means

 

[Kjbert]

The opponent also matters. If it is the Cosmos again, you could make the argument for it.

If it's the Brooklyn Italians, then you probably don't do it.

 

[Goodfella]

The opponent also matters. If it is the Cosmos again, you could make the argument for it.

If it's the Brooklyn Italians, then you probably don't do it.

fair point

 

[sbrylski]

It seems weird to me that people don't attend Open Cup games. It's a real game in a real competition with real impact.

Then again I'm a Green Bay native. The Packers can sell out Lambeau Field when they play themselves in a scrimmage.

 

[Lasker]

The opponent also matters. If it is the Cosmos again, you could make the argument for it.

If it's the Brooklyn Italians, then you probably don't do it.

I'd be very surprised if we couldn't get 10k for a game against the Cosmos. Whether 10k is enough, IDK.

 

[adam]

No surprise there. Those are the only places a soccer arena could possibly be. Plus Pier 40.

I wonder how many temporary seats we could fit into pier 40 for a one off match? That would be a classic!

 

[Ulrich]

I wonder how many temporary seats we could fit into pier 40 for a one off match? That would be a classic!

1000 seats and the bodies that fill them would make Pier-40 sink.

 

[Ulrich]

Solid point. And they wouldn't be able to rely on season-ticket holder revenue for that extra game.

How does the (any) club handle Cup matches? Are STH on the hook for them where if they don't opt out then they get charged? Even mid-week, I'd be stoked to take in an extra game especially if we are playing either the Cosmos or RB.

 

[adam]

1000 seats and the bodies that fill them would make Pier-40 sink.

Sink? Then it would really be a one off match!

 

[Goodfella]

How does the (any) club handle Cup matches? Are STH on the hook for them where if they don't opt out then they get charged? Even mid-week, I'd be stoked to take in an extra game especially if we are playing either the Cosmos or RB.

I can only speak to my experiences with Red Bull and it was not part of the STH package so you weren't being charged for them. As per my previous post, Open Cup matches were $10. I can't recall what they charged when they played Cosmos at RBA last year but it was a small crowd still.

 

[NYCFCfan]

What was that quote when NYCFC was announced? We'd be out of Yankee Stadium within 5 years?

If so we're into year 2 without any concrete progress and a stadium will take some time to build.

 

[Ulrich]

What was that quote when NYCFC was announced? We'd be out of Yankee Stadium within 5 years?

If so we're into year 2 without any concrete progress and a stadium will take some time to build.

A stadium should take 2 years from ceremonial shovel to ribbon cutting. The next year should theoretically be the city/state approvals process (anything on the water will likely have state approvals).

 

[NYCFCfan]

NYCFC working with the Bronx Boro Prez? Hmmmmm....

https://twitter.com/x/status/731083317852917760

 

[Kjbert]

NYCFC working with the Bronx Boro Prez? Hmmmmm....

https://twitter.com/x/status/731083317852917760

Don't tease

 

[Victors87]

NYCFC working with the Bronx Boro Prez? Hmmmmm....

https://twitter.com/x/status/731083317852917760

we should sign him with franks DP money to get the stadium

 

[Gene]

Wait, what?

First he was pro-NYCFC, then he was anti-NYCFC. Now Diaz is back on the NYCFC bandwagon?

Guess the check finally cleared.......

 

[Fantazma]

Wait, what?

First he was pro-NYCFC, then he was anti-NYCFC. Now Diaz is back on the NYCFC bandwagon?

Guess the check finally cleared.......

lol this line always gets me in almost any context.

 

[Fantazma]

NYCFC working with the Bronx Boro Prez? Hmmmmm....

https://twitter.com/x/status/731083317852917760

well i guess they are desperate to "develop" the bronx....i think they had so many bidders for development in the bronx no ?

 

[AndreT_NY]

Popped on here for the first time in 8 months to a year. Status: Unchanged.