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Mecklenburg County BOC approves new MLS Stadium/CCC Fugs it up/1/30-bid still ON despite CCC

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6 minutes ago, cookinwithgas said:

It should go to Raleigh anyways - aren't they going to lose the Hurricanes to someplace in Canada or something?

No.  The NHL couldn't even get 2 expansion teams-Vegas was the only one.  The Montreal Canadians will ensure Quebec doesn't get a team.  Seattle is at a dead end in getting an arena and the Glendale, AZ Coyotes situation is far more drastic than the overblown Hurricanes one.  The Hurricanes haven't been to the playoffs in 8 years and have had bad attendance at times as many franchises in all sports have, but are zero threat to relocate.

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Charlotte would definitely support MLS team.  There is a large number of Spanish people in the area and surrounding areas.   They build a monster sports complex in Matthews and the fields always seem packed.    That being said, it does seem rushed a bit but I think it would be nice for the city.

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3 minutes ago, Zaximus said:

Charlotte would definitely support MLS team.  There is a large number of Spanish people in the area and surrounding areas.   They build a monster sports complex in Matthews and the fields always seem packed.    That being said, it does seem rushed a bit but I think it would be nice for the city.

It's rushed because they're looking to begin play in 2020.  After hosting all these big international matches it was time to $hit or get off the pot.  So the CCC got off the pot while other cities will gladly sit and partake.  Amazing that even 2 weeks ago Jennifer Roberts was tweeting how excited she was about MLS.  She and the CCC can't find their @ss with a funnel.

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42 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

to you maybe. Not even close if you look nationally. 

Yeah of course the MLB is.  I just have zero interest in watching second tier professional teams.  Great experiences as a kid and still I take my 2 year old to Knights games but I am in no way entertained. There is just way too much to do these days

 

 

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18 minutes ago, blackcat said:

As much as I think MLS would contribute to making this a world class city, not getting into bed with Bruton Smith is a smart decision.

Wtf?!  Who else is going to write a $200+ million check for this city???!!!

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1 minute ago, blackcat said:

Do some research on Bruton.  Particularly how he held the city of Concord hostage to upgrade his track.  

He didn't... he said he will relocate to Charlotte...  causing insane lose of revenue for concord.  Sports bring inflow of people and jobs.

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6 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

He didn't... he said he will relocate to Charlotte...  causing insane lose of revenue for concord.  Sports bring inflow of people and jobs.

I understand the economic impact of sports, I've lived in Charlotte and seen what it has done for this city.  Smith has a history of making threats to get what he wants.  i don't blame the city for not wanting to mess with him.

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Just now, blackcat said:

I understand the economic impact of sports, I've lived in Charlotte and seen what it has done for this city.  Smith has a history of making threats to get what he wants.  i don't blame the city for not wanting to mess with him.

He made threats because he is a concord cash cow.  Without him, concord would be nothing.

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1 minute ago, ARSEN said:

He made threats because he is a concord cash cow.  Without him, concord would be nothing.

Very true, but I still can't blame Clt for not wanting to do business with him.  They'd be naive to think to think he wouldn't try the same tricks down the road in the big city.

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