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Red Bull Metrostars?

Old 03-07-2006, 09:07 AM  #11
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I would be more concerned if this was a purchase of one of the more successful MLS teams. But, just about any way you cut it, the Metros have been an unmitigated disaster on the pitch, with their stadium, and with their inability to take advantage of the HUGE market they are in.

Right now the numbers being bandied about are 30mil for the team with another 20mil + for naming rights to the stadium...this is for a team that has been bleeding the rest of the owners dry to the tune of 5-7 million a year in losses. I think they should go for it. The big question is whether AEG has to share the 30mil with the owners who have been sharing their losses all these years.

PRK, I see your concern and your point...but face it...is it really possible to mess up the Metros worse than they are now?
Old 03-07-2006, 10:24 AM  #12
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Ya know, there's a eason I should think about things more before I open my mouth. THis is a classic case of it. I was focusing on the Red Bull side without really thinking about how AEG has been doing with the team. That the m-stars have been pretty crappy as a business on top of their play on the field is a very good point. Those were excellent points.

So was Lalas brought in because they needed to clean up the team a bit before selling it off?
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Old 03-09-2006, 05:52 AM  #13
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Looks like its official:
http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=5591
Also, look for the official announcement (probably on MLSnet.com) later today.

Best quote of the article:
Asked what he would do if he was of Red Bull, Giorgio Chinaglia (former NY Cosmos player) replied, "Get rid of everybody. You're going to bring in new blood, new ideas and new coaches. Players who can win games."

Rumor has it the name will be New York Red Bulls and that adidas is going to create new kits for them by April 1. Quickie!
Old 03-09-2006, 07:28 AM  #14
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So according to that article... Red Bull is going to axe everybody including players.
Does this mean there will be a feeding frenzy over players?
Gaven and Guevera have expressed desire to leave the big apple...
what are thoughts on this?
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Old 03-09-2006, 08:15 AM  #15
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Its really official
http://redbull.newyork.mlsnet.com/MLS/rbn/
Old 03-09-2006, 08:21 AM  #16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoccerPrime
OMG and we thought Dynamo was bad... LOL

Is that website PINK!????!
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Old 03-09-2006, 08:23 AM  #17
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LOL! How did you find that!? that will soon be removed. time to save the logo.
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Old 03-09-2006, 08:23 AM  #18
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Old 03-09-2006, 08:27 AM  #19
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So is it "Red Bull New York" (what the logo says) or "New York Red Bulls" (what the url says)?
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Old 03-09-2006, 08:33 AM  #20
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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

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