NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:53 pm
Really surprised only 2 Canadian cities. Would have thought Miami would be a no and Edmonton would have been in.
Literally forgot Edmonton backed out when I said it this afternoon.
Boston in and Nashville out is biggest surprise for American cities.
NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:53 pm
Really surprised only 2 Canadian cities. Would have thought Miami would be a no and Edmonton would have been in.
Literally forgot Edmonton backed out when I said it this afternoon.
Boston in and Nashville out is biggest surprise for American cities.
I think it's pretty strange the nation's capital is not in with everything it offers plus public transport, but not being able to use FedEx had to kill the bid. And then there's the whole security thing.
NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:53 pm
Really surprised only 2 Canadian cities. Would have thought Miami would be a no and Edmonton would have been in.
Literally forgot Edmonton backed out when I said it this afternoon.
Boston in and Nashville out is biggest surprise for American cities.
Rumor is Nashville is the favorite to host the draw. The Titans asking for a new stadium that wouldn't be completed until 2026 completely tanked that city's bid.
NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:53 pm
Really surprised only 2 Canadian cities. Would have thought Miami would be a no and Edmonton would have been in.
Literally forgot Edmonton backed out when I said it this afternoon.
Boston in and Nashville out is biggest surprise for American cities.
Nashville is growing fast, but isn’t considered a “soccer city”. I was more surprised Denver was left out. Denver has the airport, rail from the airport to downtown, etc. I think KC got it because it’s right in the middle of the country, within driving distance to millions and the Hunt family.
NewtonHawk11 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:53 pm
Really surprised only 2 Canadian cities. Would have thought Miami would be a no and Edmonton would have been in.
Literally forgot Edmonton backed out when I said it this afternoon.
Boston in and Nashville out is biggest surprise for American cities.
Rumor is Nashville is the favorite to host the draw. The Titans asking for a new stadium that wouldn't be completed until 2026 completely tanked that city's bid.
Geesh, their stadium is only 20 years old. Can’t imagine why they would need a new one, just overhaul it, it’s in a great location.
In a good spot bc you'll draw the New England fans.
I'll likely make the trek there or target Kansas City.
I can only imagine how tough it'll be to get a ticket to a USA game.
No doubt. I’d think SoFi, Dallas are the two most likely cities for US games simply because of capacity.
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:23 pm
by NewtonHawk11
Are they keeping the turf or doing grass fields for these games?
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:25 pm
by Cascadia
Will be grass.
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:21 pm
by RainbowsandUnicorns
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:46 am
by pdub
You do know that must have been several years ago, right?
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:16 am
by RainbowsandUnicorns
I knew it wasn't this season but admit I didn't know it is/was several seasons ago.
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:20 am
by pdub
Speaking of Euros playing in the MLS, Gareth Bale is off to play for LAFC.
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:33 pm
by RainbowsandUnicorns
Last night I saw some of the Philadelphia Union players at the Nike store.
I didn't know who they were and thought they were on a High School team. These were kids. Not men.
Since when is the MLS a HS league?
Re: next soccer question
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:39 pm
by pdub
The average age of a MLS player is just over 25.
NBA just over 26.
Same with NFL.