Kanj Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Nashville isn’t just about music. People know it for that but it’s not even one of the major employers (music business). The migration from the big cities to Nashville is backed by the tremendous investment and development over the last decade+. The sport has always been popular in that city and the city itself is fiercely loyal to pro sports. NHL, NFL and MLS thrive there as the stadiums are in the city amongst the tourism area + easy to get to from outside the city. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Just had a read through of the MLS competitive format on WIkipedia and it’s basically everything Cubo is saying. Choosing an “unbalanced(literal word used in the article” schedule from late February to early December. Not going with a fall to spring season because they’d have to compete with the other sports in America and running through the summer while international tournaments are in progress. What if they tried a fall to spring season? Surely the cream rises to the top and there’s room for all sports to get a piece of the pie? @Kanji when you had Orlando season tickets, did you also have NFL season tickets or NBA season tickets? I think there’s a gap in the market, they just need to bite the bullet and give it a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Like in England, snooker and Formula 1 have huge audiences despite being ‘obscure’ sports. Growing up in England in the 90s, they were both televised on terrestrial TV and had massive audiences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) On 16/08/2023 at 12:23, TBG said: Do they play games every couple of days in the MLS? Sick of opening YouTube and being greeted with 'Messi shines once again this time against the Tampa Bay Pterodactyls' Like I can't tell given how often these videos are coming up, whether they're in the midst of a pre season friendly tour or playing against their fiercest rivals in the league. Nah this is legit annoying now. They won a cup just the other day, I check BBC there and they're already in another cup final. Messi must be close to 100 appearances already Edited August 24, 2023 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, TBG said: Nah this is legit annoying now. They won a cup just the other day, I check BBC there and they're already in another cup final. Messi must be close to 100 appearances already 10 appearances, but he hasn’t even played a league game yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Deuce said: 10 appearances, but he hasn’t even played a league game yet. Wait is this true?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 https://x.com/jdnalton/status/1695610546035233205?s=46&t=jSe6x6K1KiVRPKe4E8ZBvg Easy mode on fifa continues. Outrageous stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 24/08/2023 at 06:54, Mike said: Wait is this true?! Yeah, MLS has been running a tournament with LIga MX. There were some dumb rules: draws were decided by penalty shootouts with the winner getting an extra point and the loser getting just a single point for the draw, Mexican teams couldn’t play in Mexico, if you played a home game against a Mexican side, they were seen as the home team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, toontownman said: https://x.com/jdnalton/status/1695610546035233205?s=46&t=jSe6x6K1KiVRPKe4E8ZBvg Easy mode on fifa continues. Outrageous stuff. Legit pass to the Italians shit Edited August 27, 2023 by cubaricho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 5 hours ago, toontownman said: https://x.com/jdnalton/status/1695610546035233205?s=46&t=jSe6x6K1KiVRPKe4E8ZBvg Easy mode on fifa continues. Outrageous stuff. Get in the sea, MLS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 But can he do it on a warm night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 6 hours ago, toontownman said: https://x.com/jdnalton/status/1695610546035233205?s=46&t=jSe6x6K1KiVRPKe4E8ZBvg Easy mode on fifa continues. Outrageous stuff. That outside of the boot pass from Messi is a real treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 15 hours ago, toontownman said: https://x.com/jdnalton/status/1695610546035233205?s=46&t=jSe6x6K1KiVRPKe4E8ZBvg Easy mode on fifa continues. Outrageous stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Toon fan John Herdman leaving Canada to take over TFC. https://www.tsn.ca/1.2000942 CSA is a mess. Also rumours a few top players wanted him out and he had taken Canada as far as he could. Gamble for him going into club football for the first time but he can't make TFC any worse and will get lots to spend. Not convinced the CSA has any pennies or brain cells to rub together to hire someone credible and decent. Golden generation of players and an automatic WC squad hosting in 2026 might entice a few if they have the money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, toontownman said: Golden generation of players and an automatic WC squad hosting in 2026 might entice a few if they have the money. Sounds like something that would entice Large Samuel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, Deuce said: Sounds like something that would entice Large Samuel. Don't.. haha. Phil Neville was already a guest assistant coach over the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 hours ago, toontownman said: Toon fan John Herdman leaving Canada to take over TFC. https://www.tsn.ca/1.2000942 CSA is a mess. Also rumours a few top players wanted him out and he had taken Canada as far as he could. Gamble for him going into club football for the first time but he can't make TFC any worse and will get lots to spend. Not convinced the CSA has any pennies or brain cells to rub together to hire someone credible and decent. Golden generation of players and an automatic WC squad hosting in 2026 might entice a few if they have the money. It’s a good move for him. He’s helped the national team massively. I think a bit too much blame is being laid at his door for Canada not doing well at the World Cup, and by his and others admission, they probably qualified too early. They certainly suffered to not being able to play European or South American teams in friendlies. Apparently Forge FC manager Bobby Smyrniotis is an early favourite for the Canada job, he was also an early favourite for the Toronto FC job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 MLS seems class just from watching Miami highlights. Doesn't seem like anybody even tries to defend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Fairly certain Miami haven’t lost a match since Messi signed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 28/08/2023 at 21:43, Stifler said: It’s a good move for him. He’s helped the national team massively. I think a bit too much blame is being laid at his door for Canada not doing well at the World Cup, and by his and others admission, they probably qualified too early. They certainly suffered to not being able to play European or South American teams in friendlies. Apparently Forge FC manager Bobby Smyrniotis is an early favourite for the Canada job, he was also an early favourite for the Toronto FC job. That and our federation being broke contributed to the move as well. Gotta love an FA that says “we’re broke” then immediately tried to backtrack that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 https://x.com/bleacherreport/status/1698512716338536674?s=46&t=JsXtnoSrRpo8KokdoIC95w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rafalove said: https://x.com/bleacherreport/status/1698512716338536674?s=46&t=JsXtnoSrRpo8KokdoIC95w “Megan Markle” and nowt else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobloblaw Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 16/08/2023 at 14:58, Kanji said: Nashville isn’t just about music. People know it for that but it’s not even one of the major employers (music business). The migration from the big cities to Nashville is backed by the tremendous investment and development over the last decade+. The sport has always been popular in that city and the city itself is fiercely loyal to pro sports. NHL, NFL and MLS thrive there as the stadiums are in the city amongst the tourism area + easy to get to from outside the city. No state income tax helps as well, along with weather. If I was going to move Tennessee would be one of my top choices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Predators are extremely popular and I don't think anyone thought Nashville would be a massive ice hockey city. Even more impressive when looking at the struggling Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes franchise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Remember that little window betwen Berhalters where we had Sean Astin as coach and we looked like we could give anyone a fucking game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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