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TorontoBlades
05-22-2008, 09:07 AM
http://www.mls-rumors.net/2008/05/stadiums-philadelphia-stadium-will-be.html

They certainly have come a long way in a very short time.They now boast nearly 3,000
members and have their own media representatives, marketing arm, council of elders and one of the most recognizable logos in MLS.

Now they will soon have their very own section inside a brand new stadium constructed with them in mind.

In what marks perhaps the first time that MLS supporter culture thoroughly enshrined into a stadium construction, we now have this report (http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/john_smallwood/20080522_John_Smallwood__Plenty_of_planning_under_ way_for_new_MLS_franchise.html) from the Philadelphia Daily News which states:
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" With a membership of more than 2,500, the Sons of Ben, the independent fan club created in 2007 in anticipation of Philly getting a MLS franchise, gets high consideration.


"They've become so relevant that we have had to step back and design an entire section of the stadium for them, including their own entrance," Mosca said. "Based on the number of tickets we already have in-house, it has to be about fan development. To me, that means it is more important to be a service company than a sales company."
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Pretty amazing stuff. Of course we had heard previously that DC United's stadium of dreams would have a special section for the Barra Brava, Screaming Eagles and La Norte which would be built with special "bouncy" stands to replicate the bouncing sections seen at RFK stadium, but most of that has been rumor and off the record conversations with Kevin Payne rather than official comments in a newspaper.
http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper763/stills/8r7s332z.png (http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper763/stills/8r7s332z.png)Both of these developments should have Red Bull New York supporters wondering what, if anything their organization will be designing around their Empire Supporters Club. We sense some jealousy brewing.

The article also mentions that we should know the club's name and colors by the end of this year.

Pigfynn
05-22-2008, 09:15 AM
Holy shit! That's cool...good for them for recognizing who to cater to.

Something the whole of the MLS should look very seriously at.

footyfan
05-22-2008, 09:27 AM
Holy shit! That's cool...good for them for recognizing who to cater to.

Something the whole of the MLS should look very seriously at.


Methinks there is a directive from Don Garber and Ivan Gazidis on down to do just that. It's a shame there are still some front offices around the league which are resistant, in time it will happen though. The league plotted a 10 year strategy based on kids who are now adults so now they are catering to those who grew up with the league not so much the kids and their moms as they did a decade ago.

TorontoBlades
05-22-2008, 09:30 AM
Methinks there is a directive from Don Garber and Ivan Gazidis on down to do just that. It's a shame there are still some front offices around the league which are resistant, in time it will happen though. The league plotted a 10 year strategy based on kids who are now adults so now they are catering to those who grew up with the league not so much the kids and their moms as they did a decade ago.

well, your team needs Viduka like the Sahara needs water. That and Huckerby....you guys have no strength on the ball.

Cantstoptherock
05-22-2008, 09:48 AM
Sons of Ben = SOB

Coincidence?

footyfan
05-22-2008, 09:57 AM
well, your team needs Viduka like the Sahara needs water. That and Huckerby....you guys have no strength on the ball.


I'm not convinced of Viduka and Huckerby in this league and certainly not on my team. We have enough old players. What we need are more players like Fred with pace and hustle. What we need is a true winger with pace (like your wynne) and a proven striker who is not too old.

footyfan
05-22-2008, 09:58 AM
Sons of Ben = SOB

Coincidence?


Intentional.

Cantstoptherock
05-22-2008, 10:07 AM
Intentional.


ha ha. I shoulda looked it up. Good call.

Juanito
05-22-2008, 10:44 AM
It would be dream to have our own supporters section enshrined into BMO, but I would give that up for a ROOF OVER THE CROWD TO PROTECT US FROM THE RAIN! Damn it man, I know I'm a wuss, but I tend to be more boisterous when I'm NOT SOAKING WET!

ilikemusic
05-22-2008, 11:51 AM
Amazing stuff!

:hump:

TFC John
05-22-2008, 10:30 PM
We met some of the Sons of Ben at the MLS Cup in DC last fall. They came across as a bunch of 19 year old jerk-offs. I know the criticism of us is we like to pat ourselves on the back and brag too much about what great supporters we are, but we'll have nothing on these Sons of Ben guys when they enter the league.

Cashcleaner
05-22-2008, 10:42 PM
The SOBs are alright in my books. Any supporter that thinks so highly of themselves is the sort of supporters we need in this league. Its an attitude fans need to foster, IMO.

tfc88
05-22-2008, 11:00 PM
i'm down for a nice firm scrap...

anyone else ;)

BBBulldog
05-22-2008, 11:54 PM
you want find Barra stuff in newspapers cos we don't discuss it, in fact we told FO we don't want to discuss it till they get fuckin stadium working. We just made it clear we want a terrace :D

And hopefully no SE nearby.