Re: [nas] USL, was RM vs. DC

I'm inclined to agree somewhat.  Another thing I've noted about the Northwest 
in general, though, is that people here on the whole I think would rather go 
out and play or do something rather than sit and watch other people do it.
 
-russ 
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----- Original Message ----
From: Paul Navarre <paul@americakicks.com>
To: NorthAmerican SoccerList <nas@americakicks.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 11:14:43 AM
Subject: RE: [nas] USL, was RM vs. DC


> >I've been here since 1981.  I've seen one Sounders team fold, and
> >one on life support.

I believe both Portland and Seattle are kind of crappy sports towns. They
are happy to jump on the bandwagon when a local team is doing well. They
will also show up for a really big event (or an event perceived as a really
big event). However, minor league team support is fair at best and when the
Blazers or the Seahawks suck attendance drops off in a hurry. That doesn't
mean that soccer wouldn't succeed here. A soccer-specific stadium (which
neither place has) along with reasonable ticket prices would probably allow
an MLS team to do ok.

Paul Navarre

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