Comments on: MLS Franchises – Where are all the fans?

By: Mike Marsan

Mike Marsan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:50:44 +0000

I agree completely but ran out of time and space to incorporate that. Without Promotion/Relegation there is no actual tangible threat to the system. Promotion and Relegation encourages new ideas, cutting edge policies and principles, and makes the sport that much more competitive, entertaining, and dramatic overall.

By: MH

MH — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:13:59 +0000

There is no better example of the proximity issue killing an MLS club than New England Revolution. Foxboro is what, a 20-30 minute drive outside of Boston? Couple that with a shit NFL owner who couldn’t care less about soccer and we have a perfect storm of futility. This is precisely why we need promotion/relegation in US soccer.

By: Gaurav Dhar

Gaurav Dhar — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:28:05 +0000

By: Mike Marsan

Mike Marsan — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:35:20 +0000

That’s why I believe it isn’t a question of where are the fans, it is a question of where is the formula being done right? I think American Soccer needs to play to the strengths and passion put in to the sport, and really incorporate the people into the equation more than any other sport. If the people can feel attached and dedicated to the cause I believe the growth will be continuous.

By: Varun

Varun — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:36:11 +0000

Football is nothing without its Fans/Supporters.

Money can only keep it on life support for so long, sooner or later if the fans are not there to hold the lines its ta-ta good bye Club.