And they don't start playing until 2010. :eek:
http://blogs.socceramerica.com/mls_confidential/?p=104
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And they don't start playing until 2010. :eek:
http://blogs.socceramerica.com/mls_confidential/?p=104
good for them
those are only deposits, not amount sold
to ye news section!
That is great regardless, getting support right out of the gate as we know here in Toronto is very important, I am looking forward to a roadtrip to the home of Rocky, will be a great time.
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Originally Posted by werewolf88
Considering the conversion rate of deposits to actual season tickets in Seattle is 102% this may not make much of a difference.
good job philly, but I still hate you (I don't like Philly sport fans in general).
Some more real fans in the MLS is always good news.
Philly will be a great addition to the league & a look forward to having a few pints with the Sons of Ben
Finally a good excuse to go to Philly!
Good stuff. I am glad philly is getting some decent fan support.
Hey Phili, Who are ya'?
i like philadelphias fans. the sons of ben, nearly gave their city a team, and they got like 2,000 fans in their group already. and they didnt even have a Team yet. imagine how that number will grow in 2010. wow.
With a sick stadium to boot, this will be a great place to play. 18,000 capacity with a big supporters group and a ROOF! Gonna be an awesome road trip.
And no sharing with pointyball right?
great sports town
they support their 76'ers , flyers and phillies like no other.
they will have great support for this team as well
in philly they are smart.. they build a stadium for each individual sport. none of this multi-use shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roogsy
I can't wait until some of these other teams hit the league. Then all those losers on big sawker can find something new to complain about besdies the fact TFC actually has fans and the majority of them are looking at empty seats.
Then we can all make fun of teams like Columbus :willy_nilly:
Anyone hazard to guess what colours they are going to go with?
I would like a purple team, but I dont see Philly fans taking too kindly that.
Havent the Sons of Ben been running about with sky blue and yellow flags and stuff? That would be a welcome sight in MLS.
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Originally Posted by RPB_TFC_FAN
76'rs had some of the worst attendance in NBA for 2 years...the team sucked so people stayed away. but they came back during the run to the playoffs. The city loves the Sixers but I think the fans got fed up of bad management (imagine if Leafs fans would just stay home...maybe management would get the message that sucking hard has consequences)
Phillies do fine. they had lean years back at the old stadium but they've got a nice park now and an above average team so the crowds are good
Flyers have a small but hardcore base of support.
The Eagles walk on water in Philly. They are god-like. their support is phenomenal.
if the MLS team gets the same type of support the Flyers get, that team will be one of the jewels of MLS.
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Originally Posted by ilikemusic
Yeah and it is almost a foregone conclusion the team colors will be light blue and yellow.
Oh and that 4,000 number is already out of date. Commissioner Garber speaking from the opening of Stade Saputo says Philly has sold between 5,000-6,000. And Seattle has sold 16,000.
Finally... some footy fans!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by footyfan
Actually, I wonder how much of this has more to do with the MLS pissing away its rep back when the league started. The MLS really needs to get on it hands and knees and rebuild the fan bases around the league. New York should be as big as us, at the very least.
Philly is starting to look like Toronto when it comes to passion and desire to see a team in thier city... I don't doubt that when they start play in 2010 they will be bringing a solid fan base to the league..
Better then the Crew and their 40 or so travelling fans..
Philly....bah....hate those guys. Theoretically, anyway.
I hope they have a decent name, no b-s like real, or earthquake, and so on lets hope for some normal names in this league.
and if Philly doesn't do good their fans can take of Philly shirts to reveal their DC jerseys
if there's one thing I hate it's club jumpers :D
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Originally Posted by BBBulldog
WoW Philly's support is already better then DC's!@!!! and they don't even have a team yet! I hope Philly puts DC to shame just like we did in terms of support!!