General MLS Talk 2023

[Big_M]

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[MM3/MM2/MM]

On 11/6/2022 at 2:59 PM, Big_M said:

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Should see some more roster moves with the 3 Canadian MLS teams as well for other Canadians on MLS American teams, a busy few weeks.  November 14th will be a key date. Expansion draft this Friday.

November 7
Monday

Noon ET - Trade window opens: Following a two-month roster freeze, MLS clubs may begin making adjustments to their rosters and conduct trades with other MLS teams.

November 9
Wednesday

Noon ET - Trade window closes and blackout period begins: Blackout Period begins whereby clubs may no longer sign and/or trade players until the conclusion of the MLS Expansion Draft.

November 10
Thursday

Expansion protected lists announced: MLS will release the list of players eligible for selection in the MLS Expansion Draft.

November 11
Friday

MLS Expansion Draft: St. Louis CITY SC will select up to five players from the eligible player list. 2022 MLS Expansion Draft Rules & Procedures

November 14
Monday

Noon ET - Club deadline to submit bona fide offers: MLS clubs must submit to the MLS League Office, in writing, all Bona Fide offers.

Noon ET - Club deadline to exercise options: MLS clubs must submit to the MLS League Office which players will have their options exercised, and which players will not have their options exercised.

November 16
Wednesday

1 PM ET - Free agency opens: Clubs may engage with players, other than their own, that are eligible for Free Agency. Free Agency eligible players are out-of-contract and option-declined players who are at least 24 years old and who have completed a minimum of five service years. 2022 MLS Free Agency Rules & Procedures

November 17
Thursday

1 PM ET - Re-Entry Process, Stage 1: The Re-Entry Process (Stage 1 and Stage 2) is conducted in reverse order of 2022 season finish, considering postseason performance. Expansion club St. Louis CITY SC will have the 29th position in each round. Eligible Players include those who are at least 22 years old, have a minimum of one service year, and who are not eligible for Free Agency. An out-of-contract player who has received a BFO from his current club will not be eligible for the Re-Entry Draft. 2022 MLS Re-Entry Process Rules & Procedures

5 PM ET - End-of-Year Waivers: The End-of-Year Waivers process is conducted in reverse order of 2022 season finish, considering postseason performance. Expansion club St. Louis CITY SC will get the 29th pick, the final selection in each round. Eligible for selection are players who do not meet the minimum requirements for Re-Entry Process or Free Agency. 2022 MLS Year-End Waivers Rules & Procedures

November 22
Tuesday

1 PM ET -Re-Entry Process, Stage 2: The Re-Entry Process, Stage 2 is conducted in the same order as Stage 1 and consists of MLS players who were not selected in the Stage 1. Not all unselected Stage 1 players will be available for selection as players may re-sign with their previous club between stages or may opt out of the process.

December 8-12
Thursday - Monday

MLS College Showcase: The third edition of the MLS College Showcase will take place from Dec. 8-12 in Cary, N.C. The event will give technical staffs from every MLS club an opporåtunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation, including players with remaining NCAA eligibility.

December 21
Wednesday

2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas: The 2023 MLS SuperDraft will consist of three rounds of player selection. The MLS SuperDraft order is set by taking the reverse order of the club standings at the end of each MLS season, taking postseason performance into account, with new expansion club St. Louis CITY SC at the top of the order.

 

[narduch]

Olsen confirmed in Houston

 

[red card]

Apple's pricing is out. It will be US$99 for the season or US$79 if you are a Apple TV+ subscriber. Opening weekend will be free. Season ticket holders get it free for at least 1 year.

I think the pricing is fine for people here who follow the 3 Canadian MLS teams. For Americans who now need to pay about the same price as they did for ESPN+ but get less content, it isn't as appealing. Only real benefit gained is blackouts are lifted.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/apple-and-major-league-soccer-announce-mls-season-pass-launches-february-1-2023

[Big_M]

NYCFC will finance and build a 25,000 seat soccer stadium to be ready in 2027

Mayor Adams Unveils Vision for Willets Point Transformation, Generational 100 Percent Affordable Housing Project, Privately Financed Soccer Stadium

[Goal_Kick]

Seems like St. Louis is doing a good job getting ready for their first MLS season:

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-thursday-kickoff-another-solid-step-for-st-louis-expansion-with-the-city-ki

St. Louis CITY SC makes another big impression

Yesterday, St. Louis CITY SC unveiled their first-ever kit and then went ahead and sold out a friendly in their first-ever match at their brand-new stadium. That’s a pretty good day. Especially considering that the kit turned out really sharp and St. Louis fans are more than eager to get a hold of one.

Just a quick refresh in case you forgot: St. Louis received 50,000 deposits for season tickets… on the very first day people could make deposits. The instant connection this club had with this city is insane. Like, y’all, CITYPARK only seats 22.5k. Tickets are going to be near impossible to come by in year one. And that’s in part because, for now, the club seems to be getting the little things right as well as the big things.

The kit itself is a good example of that. It has a handful of little details that connect it back to the city of course, but most importantly it looks good and it looks unique. St. Louis fans are getting a product that’s their own and, as we’ve seen with the city’s other sports, they’re going to consume as much of it as possible. I’m not sure I can hype up the next great atmosphere in MLS enough.

[MM3/MM2/MM]

3 minutes ago, Goal_Kick said:

I’m not sure I can hype up the next great atmosphere in MLS enough.

Yes, for the first time I was very impressed with the fans intensity during this years playoffs, including the final.

Hopefully the stadium is expandable.

Edited November 17, 2022 by MM3/MM2/MM

[saladroit]

 

[ATM]

On 11/8/2022 at 10:33 AM, MM3/MM2/MM said:

Should see some more roster moves with the 3 Canadian MLS teams as well for other Canadians on MLS American teams, a busy few weeks.  November 14th will be a key date. Expansion draft this Friday.

November 7
Monday

Noon ET - Trade window opens: Following a two-month roster freeze, MLS clubs may begin making adjustments to their rosters and conduct trades with other MLS teams.

November 9
Wednesday

Noon ET - Trade window closes and blackout period begins: Blackout Period begins whereby clubs may no longer sign and/or trade players until the conclusion of the MLS Expansion Draft.

November 10
Thursday

Expansion protected lists announced: MLS will release the list of players eligible for selection in the MLS Expansion Draft.

November 11
Friday

MLS Expansion Draft: St. Louis CITY SC will select up to five players from the eligible player list. 2022 MLS Expansion Draft Rules & Procedures

November 14
Monday

Noon ET - Club deadline to submit bona fide offers: MLS clubs must submit to the MLS League Office, in writing, all Bona Fide offers.

Noon ET - Club deadline to exercise options: MLS clubs must submit to the MLS League Office which players will have their options exercised, and which players will not have their options exercised.

November 16
Wednesday

1 PM ET - Free agency opens: Clubs may engage with players, other than their own, that are eligible for Free Agency. Free Agency eligible players are out-of-contract and option-declined players who are at least 24 years old and who have completed a minimum of five service years. 2022 MLS Free Agency Rules & Procedures

November 17
Thursday

1 PM ET - Re-Entry Process, Stage 1: The Re-Entry Process (Stage 1 and Stage 2) is conducted in reverse order of 2022 season finish, considering postseason performance. Expansion club St. Louis CITY SC will have the 29th position in each round. Eligible Players include those who are at least 22 years old, have a minimum of one service year, and who are not eligible for Free Agency. An out-of-contract player who has received a BFO from his current club will not be eligible for the Re-Entry Draft. 2022 MLS Re-Entry Process Rules & Procedures

5 PM ET - End-of-Year Waivers: The End-of-Year Waivers process is conducted in reverse order of 2022 season finish, considering postseason performance. Expansion club St. Louis CITY SC will get the 29th pick, the final selection in each round. Eligible for selection are players who do not meet the minimum requirements for Re-Entry Process or Free Agency. 2022 MLS Year-End Waivers Rules & Procedures

November 22
Tuesday

1 PM ET -Re-Entry Process, Stage 2: The Re-Entry Process, Stage 2 is conducted in the same order as Stage 1 and consists of MLS players who were not selected in the Stage 1. Not all unselected Stage 1 players will be available for selection as players may re-sign with their previous club between stages or may opt out of the process.

December 8-12
Thursday - Monday

MLS College Showcase: The third edition of the MLS College Showcase will take place from Dec. 8-12 in Cary, N.C. The event will give technical staffs from every MLS club an opporåtunity to scout top collegiate prospects in the nation, including players with remaining NCAA eligibility.

December 21
Wednesday

2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas: The 2023 MLS SuperDraft will consist of three rounds of player selection. The MLS SuperDraft order is set by taking the reverse order of the club standings at the end of each MLS season, taking postseason performance into account, with new expansion club St. Louis CITY SC at the top of the order.

 

I don't follow U.S college soccer, but does anyone know or heard of any Canadian kids to look out for. 

[red card]

 

[Bison44]

23 minutes ago, ATM said:

I don't follow U.S college soccer, but does anyone know or heard of any Canadian kids to look out for. 

There is a NCAA USPORTS CDN kid thread with some, I started to look them up team by team, I didnt get past the first team in the bracket, South Florida..who had 3 CDN.  

[MM3/MM2/MM]

41 minutes ago, ATM said:

I don't follow U.S college soccer, but does anyone know or heard of any Canadian kids to look out for. 

Posted over on the Usports/NCAA thread

[Free kick]

Its projected to be a 25K seater.  Cost is $780 Million.  Expected to open in 2027

NYCFC to get its own stadium in Queens - Inside World Football

 

Deleting as this is already posted 

Edited November 18, 2022 by Free kick

[Big_M]

9 hours ago, Goal_Kick said:

Seems like St. Louis is doing a good job getting ready for their first MLS season:

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-thursday-kickoff-another-solid-step-for-st-louis-expansion-with-the-city-ki

St. Louis CITY SC makes another big impression

Yesterday, St. Louis CITY SC unveiled their first-ever kit and then went ahead and sold out a friendly in their first-ever match at their brand-new stadium. That’s a pretty good day. Especially considering that the kit turned out really sharp and St. Louis fans are more than eager to get a hold of one.

Just a quick refresh in case you forgot: St. Louis received 50,000 deposits for season tickets… on the very first day people could make deposits. The instant connection this club had with this city is insane. Like, y’all, CITYPARK only seats 22.5k. Tickets are going to be near impossible to come by in year one. And that’s in part because, for now, the club seems to be getting the little things right as well as the big things.

The kit itself is a good example of that. It has a handful of little details that connect it back to the city of course, but most importantly it looks good and it looks unique. St. Louis fans are getting a product that’s their own and, as we’ve seen with the city’s other sports, they’re going to consume as much of it as possible. I’m not sure I can hype up the next great atmosphere in MLS enough.

Another big thing with St. Louis: it is female majority owned

[Unnamed Trialist]

On 11/18/2022 at 7:54 AM, Big_M said:

Another big thing with St. Louis: it is female majority owned

😉St Louis

 

Edited November 21, 2022 by Unnamed Trialist

[BearcatSA]

On 11/17/2022 at 10:54 PM, Big_M said:

Another big thing with St. Louis: it is female majority owned

Based on their corporate background, will the new team's nickname be the rent-a-cars?

[Watchmen]

MLS set to sign deals with TSN and RDS.

 

[Metro]

13 hours ago, Watchmen said:

MLS set to sign deals with TSN and RDS.

 

According to the French article referred to above, RDS will broadcast 15 CF Montreal matches, in addition to MLS matches of the week, All Star Game and MLS Cup.  Guessing TSN will do the same for all the Canadian clubs.

[Watchmen]

That was always my suspicion on what would happen. It made too much sense to cut TSN out entirely and RDS is a natural takeover for the Montreal games.

[red card]

MLS release says TSN/RDS will carry one match/week featuring a Canadian club.

So, since TSN hasn't shown too many Impact matches and have vested interests in TFC & Caps, it will likely be 50/50 season split between TFC & Caps. In the weeks RDS is showing Impact matches, it appears TSN will still show a Canadian club match. Deal runs for 4 years.

Bell Media (TSN & RDS)
•    Extensive schedule of regular season matches, eight MLS Cup playoff matches, and MLS Cup each season
•    One match per week featuring a Canadian club
•    Leagues Cup: 12 Group Stage and four Round of 32 matches each tournament on TSN; Three Group Stage and four Round of 32 matches on RDS
•    Highlight rights, editorial coverage, and cross-marketing support

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/major-league-soccer-fox-sports-televisaunivision-tsn-rds-announce-multi-year-lin

Edit: After reading AP's report on the deal, it seems one Canadian team match - though use of both week & round makes it a bit unclear.

"TSN and RDS will average two matches per week across the season’s 34 rounds, including one per round involving a Canadian team. "

Edited December 14, 2022 by red card

[Bison44]

1 game a week....woooo hooo!!!  So that means TSN is basically out of the soccer business???  Maybe picking up 1 CPL game a week from Onesoccer might not be a bad idea.  I dont know how many replays of a 2-0TFC loss to NYC they can squeeze into a week to fill the time.  

[narduch]

40 minutes ago, Bison44 said:

1 game a week....woooo hooo!!!  So that means TSN is basically out of the soccer business???  Maybe picking up 1 CPL game a week from Onesoccer might not be a bad idea.  I dont know how many replays of a 2-0TFC loss to NYC they can squeeze into a week to fill the time.  

Will they have their own crew or simulcast the Apple feed?

[Watchmen]

4 hours ago, Bison44 said:

1 game a week....woooo hooo!!!  So that means TSN is basically out of the soccer business???  Maybe picking up 1 CPL game a week from Onesoccer might not be a bad idea.  I dont know how many replays of a 2-0TFC loss to NYC they can squeeze into a week to fill the time.  

They were basically only showing 1 or 2 games a week before. There's really no change here.

[Watchmen]

4 hours ago, narduch said:

Will they have their own crew or simulcast the Apple feed?

I think it's the Apple feed. Which means no more Caldwell. So, count that as a win for fans.

[red card]

43 minutes ago, Watchmen said:

They were basically only showing 1 or 2 games a week before. There's really no change here.

TSN showed at least 2/week since they showed all TFC & Caps matches. Many weeks it was 3-5 as they would show matches shown by ESPN, sometimes from the local feed and once in while an CFM match. 

TSN also has la Liga - though it is largely only available to be streamed and rarely mentioned on their linear tv channels. And they got the Women's World Cup next summer + u17 & u20 men's World Cup.