MLS is adding 6 more teams

[TheMostInterestingMan]

1 minute ago, tiger7_88 said:

Southampton and Newcastle, bless their hearts, are at or near the bottom of the English Premier League.

HUGE difference between them and the top of the table.

(Though I have a soft spot in my heart for Newcastle, for a couple of reasons.)

Don’t bother trying lol

hes set in his ways 

[Iron Saint]

15 minutes ago, RIAnBOW said:

Ol' Jer was a dolt but to his credit he was a traditionalist and maintaining a high quality natural grass field for his NFL team to play on was a priority. 

Natural turf costs more and is the best option for the players, will be interesting to see what happens going forward. 

Heinz Field has natural grass and is home to the Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. 

I will be surprised if Tepper goes away from natural grass.

Well I was just referring to NFL stadiums that also host a current or future/past MLS team, but I agree.

I think if the intention is to play at Bank of America only for a period of a few years before moving into their own house, the natural grass will likely stay (if the torrential rains don't contribute to it's wear). However, if they stay at Bank of America then the MLS brass may require them make the switch if they can't maintain the required upkeep.

I'm only estimating that since the only MLS franchises that are currently playing on natural grass in a shared venue are the Galaxy (which is a soccer venue and the NFL is only temporarily leasing) and NYC FC (who are temporarily playing at Yankee Stadium until they get their new house). The new Nashville club too will join those ranks temporarily, but only until they get their new home.

[Iron Saint]

11 minutes ago, RIAnBOW said:

Understood.

That said, "MLS brass" aren't calling the shots on anything vs. Tepper and the Panthers. 

If Tepper does buy a MLS team and they get a new stadium....now that one I can see locating in South Carolina. 

Yeah, I'd think they may play at Bank of America for a few years then move into their own digs.

As for the "MLS brass" comment, I was more so saying it'd likely be one of the conditions of him being awarded an expansion team with the intention of their permanent home being Bank of America that if after a trial period the grass isn't satisfactory to their standards that the stadium be converted to a turf surface.

[Still Brooklyn]

On 4/19/2019 at 8:17 PM, RenoCarolina said:

Tepper loves soccer

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Tepper is RAF Billionaire

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Tepper has stadium ready to go

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MLS expanding by SIX teams

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welcome to the MLS Charlotte!  (sorry Raleigh)

 

 

Not six. Three. Miami, Nashville, and Austin (not 100% offical) are getting teams. St. Louis and Sacremento are in strong talks.

You're really looking at one shot for a Carolinas team.

[toldozer]

On 4/19/2019 at 12:28 PM, ImfromClayton said:

I would love the PSL/Season tickets, but would be interested in the wording. I think BoA would need MAJOR renovations to keep soccer there long term.  Tepper seems to be hinting at major renovations, so that's nbd, but I do wonder if a soccer specific stadium is in the works. Would hate to buy a PSL in BoA for soccer and then lose it in 5 years because we built a new stadium. 

The licenses they talked about started as low as 150 bucks.  Not that bigof a deal if they build a new stadium.  Not looking at 1000s and 1000s of dollars like the panthers.