Stadium Discussion
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Alright, just to weigh in on this one:
@Kjbert 's comment was not in and of itself racist. Under other circumstances it might have been but this is something that does happen and I'm not going to refuse to let it be brought up. Under a certain light it could be read as leading an anti-Jewish response, though, and it highlights how we need to take care when raising contentious subjects like this.
I'm not going to censor bringing up religion on this forum, but I am going to advice we let it drop in this case.
@Kjbert 's comment was not in and of itself racist. Under other circumstances it might have been but this is something that does happen and I'm not going to refuse to let it be brought up. Under a certain light it could be read as leading an anti-Jewish response, though, and it highlights how we need to take care when raising contentious subjects like this.
I'm not going to censor bringing up religion on this forum, but I am going to advice we let it drop in this case.
CP_Scouse
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Think about the demographics for corona queens. Mainly latino american and asian american. Thats different than the NYCFC demographics.
Plus, corona queens is accessible by the 7 train, on the second to last stop.
Alot of new york residents dont own cars.
direct access on the 7. It's a 30 minute ride on a local from Grand Central station. Road access from Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway and Long Island Expressway. Bus access. Access to the airport. Long Island Railroad Access. A goddamn footbridge to Main St Flushing. Mothaflipping marina access to the Long Island Sound. Ample parking.
Shea / Citifield is the most accessible place in NYC.
Robert Moses built Shea with the idea that it would be accessible to everyone and he did a great job of that. As pointed out above, the stadium along with the surrounding park are accessible via the 7 line, LIRR and I'm sure multiple bus routes. I live in Astoria and ride my bike or walk to and from the park which is around 6 miles so not owning a car is hardly a reason for not visiting Shea, Citi, the tennis grounds or the surrounding park.
Yankee
Yankee Stadium is most accessible place in NYC. (closer to the glitz of Manhattan, where people are coming off work, curious tourist who would like to see a soccer game, the only attraction near Citifield is main street asian community.
You can get to Yankee stadium easier by bike from midtown via the east river or west side then crossing over 155 street bridge.
Yankee Stadium = Metronorth (Northern suburbs - weschester, ct folks), MTA subways (B,D,4, ), Bus, Bike path closer to Manhattan midtown where folks will coming to games after work.
Yankee Stadium is most accessible place in NYC. (closer to the glitz of Manhattan, where people are coming off work, curious tourist who would like to see a soccer game, the only attraction near Citifield is main street asian community.
You can get to Yankee stadium easier by bike from midtown via the east river or west side then crossing over 155 street bridge.
Yankee Stadium = Metronorth (Northern suburbs - weschester, ct folks), MTA subways (B,D,4, ), Bus, Bike path closer to Manhattan midtown where folks will coming to games after work.
I respect your opinion but I politely disagree.
The fact is, the best location for the stadium has 20 million different answers because everyone will have an opinion that better suits them. I'm not entirely serious about my comments regarding Shea. The only reason I responded that way was because Scouse and I are from the same area and anytime I see him say something negative about the area I do my best to counter it.
CP_Scouse
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I wouldnt say negative
Bronx would be ideal, but I could stomach something near Citi Field. From Westchester or Connecticut, it's certainly doable by car - just not convenient by public transportation for us. But if you catch traffic right, it's about 45 minutes TOPS from White Plains or Stamford.
Brooklyn would make me give up my seats, as would Staten Island. You just can't get to either from the northern suburbs. It would become a Long Island team.
Brooklyn would make me give up my seats, as would Staten Island. You just can't get to either from the northern suburbs. It would become a Long Island team.
franchise646
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Only places in Manhattan with any bit of rooms for a stadium is pier 40 and Columbia's stadium.
CP_Scouse
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Broojlyn is not the same as long island
The Latino community is different to the NYCFC demographic? I'd have to disagree with that.
CP_Scouse
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have there been many/any nycfc ads in corona?
As I don't live in Corona I can't honestly answer that. What I can tell you is if you went to Flushing Park and saw the hundreds of Hispanic people playing football you would think they would have more than a passing interest in NYCFC.
Unfortunately, the last 18 years of MLS attendance trends has mostly indicated that they would not.
MagnusPax
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Technically, Brooklyn is a incorporated borough on Long Island.
CP_Scouse
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Theres a big difference between Williamsburg and Port Washington. They are geographically on the sane island, but just different
I think this is due to Californian and Texan teams trying to cater the Mexican demographic. NYC has more of a Latin mix, so I have hope that we will attract more South Americans who don't have something like Liga MX right next door. Argentinian, Colombian and other SA leagues are not in direct competition with MLS. MLS is constantly being compared to Liga MX due to CONCACAF Champ League, international team rivalry and general proximity as the hemisphere's two heavyweights.
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