MLS to Charlotte might be announced tomorrow

[Mother Grabber]

Carolina Cobrazzzz!!!!

[djp14]

[MountaineerChemist10]

8 hours ago, Tepper's Chest Hair said:

I have been pleasantly surprised and glad to say that while he is not the guy I originally wanted...at this point I wouldn't want anyone else that was in the running.

Originally I wanted Ben Navarro from Charleston, but now i'm glad Tepper bought us. Totally awesome

[Carl Spackler]

Charlotte Bobcats FC

[CPcavedweller]

12 hours ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

Even if it doesn’t happen, dude is a beast.  Not sitting back and basking in his wealth.  Lots of good things to come IMO

Easier to do when you're not 90 years old and on your third heart. 

[mc52beast]

Maybe Tepper is hedging his bets, trying to get soccer in Charlotte in case there’s a prolonged holdout or Americans deem football to be too violent and the NFL closes shop.

[run-run-pass-punt]

I'm just happy that what not too long ago seemed like a ship that may have sailed has so quickly become a very real possibility, if not likelihood.

Charlotte and MLS would fit together absolutely beautifully, and from a selfish personal perspective, it would be dream to have a soccer team here.

[BrianS]

This can be nothing but good for Charlotte.  Consider that if we get MLS here we would have:

Top level professional:  Soccer, Football, Basketball

Top level minor league:  Hockey, Baseball

 

That's a strong hand when it comes to sports teams.  You've got something to watch year round.

[SmokinwithWilly]

2 hours ago, BrianS said:

This can be nothing but good for Charlotte.  Consider that if we get MLS here we would have:

Top level professional:  Soccer, Football, Basketball

Top level minor league:  Hockey, Baseball

 

That's a strong hand when it comes to sports teams.  You've got something to watch year round.

Can you really consider the Hornets top level? I know it's the NBA but they've pretty much been invisible for years. 

[BrianS]

1 hour ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

Can you really consider the Hornets top level? I know it's the NBA but they've pretty much been invisible for years. 

I think you understand what I'm trying to say.  The relative competitive level of the team is not relevant to the point.  To put it in "soccer terms", we would have "Premier League" teams in three sports, and "Championship" teams in two more.

[bobcat91]

MLB Tampa Bay Ray's are not sustainable in South Florida. Charlotte and Nashville are considered favorites for a landing place.

[NAS]

Commissioner just talked about Tepper and possibility of North Carolina getting a team, describing our state as hotbed for soccer.  He said Tepper has an ambitious plan and they’re not sure where they go with their decision.  However, his body language indicates we are the front runners!

[morgan55]

Top level with zero championships!!!!!! Ok 

[NAS]

https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2019/08/01/mls-give-update-on-expansion-situation/

Major League Soccer has issued an update on expansion, and it appears that the Charlotte bid is making a strong case for itself.