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[QUOTE="Pudge, post: 3147774, member: 364"]
Capitalism 101

I agree that the "structural flaw" is obvious.  But, the hands that reached out and grabbed franchises to create something ... aren't going to be satisfied with brownie points and cheers.  At some point, stress will develop amongst the deep pockets and there will be a push for greater returns.

Then.  The USL is interesting in that I just read the Reno franchise is owned by the Simon mall development family (which owns the Indiana Pacers); the San Antonio Spurs family (ClearChannel) owns one; etc.

Whatever.  The 'training wheels' ain't gonna hold back a bunch of these hard drivers.

Seems like only yesterday that I attended a Rochester Rhinos game and they were a hot name nationally; the OWNERSHIP puked.  And, my lesson from that is everything about MLS is a new ballgame.  May not satisfy the soccer knowing cult in the pews; however, all is good in our land as this is gradually developing.  Happy that Hartford has a foot in the door.
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