Rizman Posted August 1, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 2,343 Content Count: 21,362 Reputation: 920 Days Won: 10 Joined: 01/02/2007 Share Posted August 1, 2013 The ten year trend is not what was said. I read the the article too. It looks like a great business model, but it doesn't mean a thing today. The comment made, which I was arguing against, was that the MLS was "raking it in." Prove it.http://m.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/11/21/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx? "...despite the high attendance and with revenue at an all-time high, fewer than one-third of the league's teams will make a profit this season. Even the Galaxy, with an estimated value of more than $100 million, will finish in the red." You are right. You are all knowing. Everyone else is wrong. So sorry. Moving on. Don't argue with him, he is right in his mind. I guess when minorities become the majority and soccer/futbol takes over he will still be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrue Posted August 1, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 152 Content Count: 19,395 Reputation: 6,097 Days Won: 233 Joined: 01/13/2011 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) The ten year trend is not what was said. I read the the article too. It looks like a great business model, but it doesn't mean a thing today. The comment made, which I was arguing against, was that the MLS was "raking it in." Prove it.http://m.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/11/21/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx? "...despite the high attendance and with revenue at an all-time high, fewer than one-third of the league's teams will make a profit this season. Even the Galaxy, with an estimated value of more than $100 million, will finish in the red."You are right. You are all knowing. Everyone else is wrong. So sorry. Moving on.Don't argue with him, he is right in his mind. I guess when minorities become the majority and soccer/futbol takes over he will still be right. Where in my argument did I say the MLS wouldn't make good money in the future? In fact, I said it looks like they have a solid business model and plan to exoand down the road. I'm just waiting for you or Data to produce something that says the league is flush with cash in the present. I think Data tried to use the Adidas contract in his argument before. 8 years, $200 million. So that's what, about $1.25 per team, per year. I believe his exact words were, "The MLS makes more on their ADIDAS contract alone than the AAC does in TV revenue. You don't know anything about the MLS." Well, the AAC contract pays $2 million a year. I know that's more than $1.25 million. Edited August 1, 2013 by JTrue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gismo Posted August 2, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 417 Content Count: 9,688 Reputation: 1,237 Days Won: 8 Joined: 09/24/2009 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Please no more pro sports in Tampa. I want the bulls to be the only show in town. Let the soccer crowd get a fix from USF soccer. USF athletics already competes with the bucs and the rays, please no MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who'sYourData? Posted August 2, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 410 Content Count: 19,525 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 24 Joined: 09/01/2006 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The ten year trend is not what was said. I read the the article too. It looks like a great business model, but it doesn't mean a thing today. The comment made, which I was arguing against, was that the MLS was "raking it in." Prove it.http://m.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/11/21/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx? "...despite the high attendance and with revenue at an all-time high, fewer than one-third of the league's teams will make a profit this season. Even the Galaxy, with an estimated value of more than $100 million, will finish in the red." You are right. You are all knowing. Everyone else is wrong. So sorry. Moving on. Don't argue with him, he is right in his mind. I guess when minorities become the majority and soccer/futbol takes over he will still be right. Minorities are the only soccer fans? I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisa el Toro Posted August 19, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 132 Content Count: 10,380 Reputation: 1,058 Days Won: 18 Joined: 08/11/2003 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The ten year trend is not what was said. I read the the article too. It looks like a great business model, but it doesn't mean a thing today. The comment made, which I was arguing against, was that the MLS was "raking it in." Prove it.http://m.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/11/21/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx? "...despite the high attendance and with revenue at an all-time high, fewer than one-third of the league's teams will make a profit this season. Even the Galaxy, with an estimated value of more than $100 million, will finish in the red." You are right. You are all knowing. Everyone else is wrong. So sorry. Moving on. Don't argue with him, he is right in his mind. I guess when minorities become the majority and soccer/futbol takes over he will still be right. Minorities are the only soccer fans? I think not. I thought that was an odd statement as well. Soccer is a worldwide sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who'sYourData? Posted October 7, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 410 Content Count: 19,525 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 24 Joined: 09/01/2006 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Orlando City SC â€@OrlandoCitySC41m @OCPres announces the championship match attendance of 20,889 was a record for any minor league sport in the US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Blingstein Posted October 8, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 107 Content Count: 3,084 Reputation: 30 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/21/2008 Share Posted October 8, 2013 No. It can't. Only response to question needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who'sYourData? Posted October 8, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 410 Content Count: 19,525 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 24 Joined: 09/01/2006 Share Posted October 8, 2013 No. It can't. Only response to question needed If you want to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted October 9, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,586 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Share Posted October 9, 2013 No. It can't. Only response to question needed If you want to be wrong. I don't think he's wrong. I don't think college soccer will be a revenue producing sport, certainly not in our life time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USF_Grouper Posted October 9, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 584 Content Count: 10,369 Reputation: 92 Days Won: 7 Joined: 11/19/2005 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Everyone I talk to points out that Soccer struggles to adapt to American Television market which is not only a huge source of income but the primary advertising of professional sports. Still somehow NASCAR is popular with many Americans and it has continuous action. They seem to do OK with both limited breaks and occasionally split screen advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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