Cheeta Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Your one stop topic for all things related to MLS expansion. Confirmed, unconfirmed, wild rumor & speculation. Official press releases by expansion pretenders or MLS HQ are worthy of their own topic as they arise. Please keep blogs, rumours, and other public musings to this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouversoccerman Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Wow...It's like the forums now have one big spam filter! Well done, Cheeta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Brilliant Cheeta!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I need a word by word translation here please: Claure: “Todavía estamos en negociaciones con la MLS y tendremos definido el futuro de la franquicia en Miami en los próximos siete días”, aseguró el domingo en comunicación con La Razón Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 "we are still in negotiations with mls and we will have the future of the franchise defined in the next 7 days" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I understand Don Garber is in Montreal tonight and has opened up communications with the Saputo group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 If Garber accepts 3 cities, Montreal, Vancouver and Portland: - you've got yourself a heated 3 way rivalry in the Pacific Northwest - you've got yourself a heated 3 way Canadian rivalry You kill two birds with one stone. Two heated rivalries by accepting the right 3 teams. With Garber being in Montreal tonight, I'm thinking that's what he's thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral I understand Don Garber is in Montreal tonight and has opened up communications with the Saputo group. Hey Joey! It's Don...No, not Ron, Don. Don Garber....yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral I understand Don Garber is in Montreal tonight and has opened up communications with the Saputo group. Are you pulling that our of your arse? Really. Who told you that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral I understand Don Garber is in Montreal tonight and has opened up communications with the Saputo group. I was under the impression that Garber was sending a representative from MLS to be present at the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazzer Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Is there any chance that after this game Saputo re-evaulates the possible fan support for 'big league' games in Montreal and decides he wants to pony up the 40 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 We won 12 - 0 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 From Cyberpresse: word by word translation needed: «Le propriétaire des Mets de New York avait demandé une équipe pour la région du grand New York. Il vient de révéler qu'il a perdu une fortune et qu'il renonce à sa demande. On va voir. Si jamais le prix vient dans une fourchette intéressante, quelque chose comme 20 millions pour la concession et 20 millions pour agrandir le stade Saputo, on verra», de dire Joey Saputo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Interesting read about the Miami situation. A translation would be appreciated... I love the pics! Great site! http://www.mlsenespanol.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 No big pot of money for a new stadium, councillors told By Patrick Dare , The Ottawa Citizen February 25, 2009 OTTAWA — Any sports stadium project in Ottawa may have to compete against other municipal projects such as public transit for funding from the federal government, the city’s manager said Tuesday. Kent Kirkpatrick told councillors that, contrary to what was initially believed, there’s no separate pot of money for large recreation projects such as building a professional sports stadium, whose price tag would easily top $100 million. The federal government has a $500-million fund for municipal recreation facilities but it’s aimed at smaller projects, such as paying for a new arena ice surface. Kirkpatrick said that he is working hard to get clarity from the federal government and get instructions on how to apply for financial assistance from other pots of funds. But he said it appears that any sports stadium project would be tossed in with the many other projects municipalities ask for help on, such as transit, road building, bridges and community centres. Councillor Peter Hume, chairman of city council’s planning and environment committee, said he was surprised and disappointed by the news. He said it was “not a winning proposal” to tell citizens of Ottawa that they have to choose between building a new sports stadium and proceeding with the city’s new transit plan. “This is a significant twist,” said Hume. The planning committee was receiving an $81,000 report by the Corporate Research Group on the whole question of whether and where to build a new stadium. That report identifies 23 possible locations for a new stadium. The city already has two unsolicited proposals from business groups for stadium projects. The group of developers behind one called "Lansdowne Live!" wants to redevelop the city’s 40-acre Lansdowne Park. Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk wants to see a stadium for Major League Soccer built beside Scotiabank Place, as part of a major package of retail, office and residential building in Kanata. The Melnyk proposal is for the three levels of government to build the soccer stadium. The Lansdowne Live proposal does not require federal government funding but many city councillors believe the project can never proceed without help from the province and the federal government. © Copyright © The Ottawa Citizen http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Sports/money+stadium+councillors+told/1324330/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Looks like Miami is coming to a head. The MLS could make their Decision tommorow... leaving Vancouver and Portland to battle it out for Spot # 2... that's scary... http://miamiherald.typepad.com/total_futbol/2009/02/mls-decision-imminent.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I want the Whitecaps to have bikini clad Cheerleaders in BC Place for their games. Miami does. BC Place's indoor climate is similar to Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 hmmmmmmmmmm..... http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=44&idioma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=590330&idseccio_PK=803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral If Garber accepts 3 cities, Montreal, Vancouver and Portland: - you've got yourself a heated 3 way rivalry in the Pacific Northwest - you've got yourself a heated 3 way Canadian rivalry You kill two birds with one stone. Two heated rivalries by accepting the right 3 teams. With Garber being in Montreal tonight, I'm thinking that's what he's thinking first time a fully agree with you spiral those 3 cities are where the most profit and intrest can be gained. that being said if Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto become MLS teams the V-cup may have to be re worked as it would become useless if all the Canadian team can field playoff competive teams in the MLS. Wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 quote:Originally posted by TheKottonmouthed first time a fully agree with you spiral those 3 cities are where the most profit and intrest can be gained. that being said if Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto become MLS teams the V-cup may have to be re worked as it would become useless if all the Canadian team can field playoff competive teams in the MLS. Wouldn't it? Why? It's not like they would be in the US open cup all of a sudden, or qualifying for CL spots via MLS standings, as those are only for US based teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandstander Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Scottie's right. The V-Cup would still need to be contested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Well I dunno, mabey Garber was in Montreal watching the Strippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T. Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 you're just getting creepy now... you realize you're in a soccer forum and not.. umm... that other one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Looks like Ottawa is pulling ahead of Miami: http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=goal_leo_cullen_barca&prov=goal&type=lgns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 looks like Barca is out in Miami: blah blah blah blah blah Here is a rough translation of the Sport.es article: The latest messages from MLS and its surroundings are not exactly optimistic news regarding the awarding of new licenses to participate in the USA's soccer league. The approximately $ 40 million needed to tackle the project and the harsh economic crisis the country is not inviting to take on big adventures. However, it appears that this somewhat pessimistic atmosphere does not affect the willingness of Marcelo Claure, a member of Barça in the United States. The Bolivian entrepreneur is convinced that the final response will be positive and, moreover, will be made public in a matter of hours. The Bolivian since a few days ago has been in Barcelona to finalize the details of the proposed Miami club. Claure has held several meetings with members of Barcelona, as well as others who could be linked directly to project future club. You do not want to step back in this adventure. Last Sunday, in statements that reflected the Bolivian newspaper La Razón ', the employer claimed that the administrative process is in the final stretch. "We're still in negotiations with the MLS and we will define the future of the franchise in Miami in the next seven days." It has been five days and Claure has moved to Barcelona in anticipation of a happy ending. He wants to be part of the final decision together with his initiative. In Barca prefer to remain silent after a few days ago showed some reluctance to the project and the corporate CEO, Joan Olive, said that the club is not willing to make financial contributions to this initiative. The prevailing wisdom waiting to hear officially if the license is awarded by the 2010 final and the dream is a reality and the club extends azulgrana borders in Florida. Moreover, by the express order of the boat and Claure, the office in Miami continues its mission to search for different political and economic support to ensure the viability and profitability of the enormous challenge. Xabier Azkargorta, failing to be confirmed as future technical director, is already working on the design of the sports organization to govern the destinies of the institution. Azkargorta has contacted various coaches that could accompany him on the adventure of soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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