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Stadium Discussion
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I agree with you somewhat. But update us and tell us something. They don't seem to see the need to be transparent. If the update is, we have nothing going on, so be it. If the update is that they've identified 5 sites in 3 boroughs but can't tell us where, that's OK too. But I do think we are entitled to an update. I would go so far to say that we are entitled to a stadium as well considering that was part of the vision we were sold as fans.
I agree that the schedule is the big issue and just point out other problems it creates besides the home/away issues:
- Playing 2 days after the All-Star game
- Playing during international breaks
- Lots of Saturday afternoon games (not always a negative but can be)
Not to mention that we have the worst natural surface in MLS, the narrowest field in MLS (maybe the shortest field in MLS too?) and one of the worst fan to athlete experiences in MLS. We're the opposite of Portland and Seattle.
Guess I'm the only schmendrick around here who couldn't care less if and when they ever leave Yankee Stadium.
For the sake of discussion, if they were to build a SSS at a place like Columbia, the one way hour ride on the subway would piss me off more than playing in a baseball stadium. My 2 cents worth, anyway.
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Agree. We've been to 7 or 8 matches this season and sat in 206 for every one of them. Other than you lose a tiny bit of the corner beneath you, the location and sight line angle is as good as it gets. And of course "Chick-en Buck-et"!
I agree with this also. Obviously Yankee Stadium is far from ideal, but for my particular tastes, there are a lot more intangibles taking place that make the experience more enjoyable. One being the location of the stadium and the ease of getting back and forth via public transportation.
For the sake of discussion, if they were to build a SSS at a place like Columbia, the one way hour ride on the subway would piss me off more than playing in a baseball stadium. My 2 cents worth, anyway.
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When you go to soccer specific stadiums, the crowd noise is louder, you are closer to the field (and the action) and the sight lines are better. I sit midfield. I have a great view. I can't see the corner by the SG. That's not good enough for me. Sorry. The location is great. It's not ideal and we were promised something better. At some point, the promise rings untrue and we have a right to be upset.
I think we will know more September 15th.
I think we will know more September 15th.
I do not disagree with anything you've said, and I definitely want our own stadium. I'm still keeping my Yankee Stadium tickets though. Yankee Stadium's not ideal, of course, but I'm keeping my seats regardless.
We're great this year, we might be terrible in 4 years, might be great again in 8 years. Still keeping my seats.
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I like Yankee Stadium. Still never been there for a baseball game, but it's a nice venue and a good place to watch football, even if the pitch is a bit jakey.
Also the fact that when the 4 is going local, I can get from my apartment to the game in 15 minutes is a big bonus for me!
Also the fact that when the 4 is going local, I can get from my apartment to the game in 15 minutes is a big bonus for me!
I KNEW it !!!! Can you hook me up with tickets to the Film Festival next year?
Perhaps. In the meantime, can I interest you in our new pitchside seating program?
Why yes you may! I'm very interested, but I'll need to test the seats for the next 4 home games to fully vet the game time experience from different vantage points offered. After those four games, I'm sure I'll be satisfied enough to hand over my CC info.
I think a lot of you guys are underestimating the withdrawal we will all feel once a site is announced. All we really need are new rumors. We were all 3 sheets to the wind on 15 pages of pure unadulterated hype when the FreshDirect rumors started. Once the theories and hype have subsided we'll all be stuck in halfway houses, unable to actually attend the first game in our new spot. I'm glad we have our newest fix to get us through the next few days.
I doubt that on Sept. 15th we'll know anything more, in concrete terms, than we know today. We have more factual details to speculate on, but that's it.
I recall the club saying they we were working towards a stadium in the 5 boros and ideally only 3 years in YS, but I don't recall a promise or confirmed deadline.
When there's a stadium announced we'll still be satisfying our need with sponsorship rumors, seat pricing rumors, food vendor rumors, transportation rumors, parking rumors, expansion rumors, other events held at the stadium rumors, etc, etc.
And then we can actually have a discussion about our stadium what we like, what we don't like, etc.
Don't entirely agree. In that meeting, the principals will be asked why the debt is being re-financed and why they need to take on more debt. You can't go sell your bonds unless you tell investors what the bonds are for. If I wanted to bring bonds to the market that are predicated on you loaning me money and me repaying you through revenue made on your loan, I couldn't keep that a secret. I would have to tell you it was for a hot dog stand I was opening. Then you could make an informed decision on whether or not to lend me the money for the new hot dog stand.
It's the same here. They will be asked what the money is for. We'll know that night whether this has anything to do with a new stadium or not. And if it is for a new stadium, they will need to give more details than we've ever received before. BIG BIG DAY for NYCFC potentially.
Yes, but I think most of us expect what we learn is that the proposal is for the purpose of restructuring debt to lower costs, and this has nothing to do with our stadium. There's a chance it is about the stadium and then, yes, HUGE and likely to require more disclosures, but right now probably not.
I've been hurt too many times to get my hopes up.
Fair enough. From reading the article by NYCFCfan , it seems that they are looking to re-finance existing debt AND add on more debt. They speak of the ability to add 2,700 full time jobs. There's smoke here. I would actually be SHOCKED if this has nothing to do with an NYCFC stadium. You're right to not get your hopes up because we've been led astray in the past. This is just what you do if you are trying to find financing for a new stadium.
My two cents is that this is the beginning of the NYCFC stadium pitch. I don't know that it gets approved is the catch.
Was the whole soccer field initiative from two months or so done to buy some good vibes from the city and the mayor's office? I just have to imagine that being two years into the stadium project that they have made some form of progress, right?
It's part of their process. They come into cities and want to make a positive impact, soccer stadium or soccer club be damned.
