Cougar Stadium?

Aerick · 04-12-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AreliusIV

Although, realistically RM will bring their reserves. If that's the case, will the match even sell?

They didn't for the LA Galaxy match did they? Or at least not entirely.

beaveman · 04-12-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AreliusIV

Although, realistically RM will bring their reserves. If that's the case, will the match even sell?

They played their big name players against the Galaxy. Why wouldn't they do the same in August, as they are getting ready for their season?

AreliusIV · 04-12-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by beaveman

They played their big name players against the Galaxy. Why wouldn't they do the same in August...,

1) They might be in the midst of qualifying for the Champions League.
2) Many of their first team players will have just finished the World Cup.

2 years ago RM cancelled its summer tour due to CL qualifying.

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...as they are getting ready for their season?

Do you really think coming all the way to lil' ole Utah will help them prepare for their season? I can think of many better ways for them to prepare for their season, particularly since by August they will have their new manager in place and undoubtedly a bevy of new players.

devNull · 04-12-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Burninator

Come ON! It's not just any reserve team. It's REAL MADRID'S reserve team!!! 😉 I bet they bring Beckham. And Ronaldo. No other big names, however. I bet they start play a man or two down to start things off on an even footing. hehehehe

⚽ Geoff
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Yep, they will almost certainly bring Beckham and Ronaldo. They will almost certainly bring a few starters. This trip is as much marketing as it is a preseason game. Ronaldo and Beckham are interested in marketing themselves in the U.S. and probably won't miss a chance like this one. We may even see them on the field for 10 minutes or so...

beaveman · 04-12-2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AreliusIV

Many of their first team players will have just finished the World Cup.

This is a good point I had considered. Now that it has been brought up, I heard there is a mandatory break/time off players must have. I saw it mentioned in an article last year when it talked about how much traveling Real Madrid had done, and how much actual break players had. Does anyone know how long of a break the teams are required to give players? That would play a key factor as to what players come.

prk166 · 04-12-2006, 02:53 PM

Wow. I think this has been the busiest thread on these boards in a long, long time. 95 posts in just a couple days is lot.

Scholesy · 04-14-2006, 12:17 AM

I don't want to scare you without good cause but you do know that you live in Utah right?

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NOT IN HEAVEN'S OWN STADIUM, NO!!!!! NOT WHERE I CAN'T GET CAFFEINE, LET ALONE A MEASLY LITTLE BEER! NO!!!!!!!!!!! NOT WHERE I WILL BE SURROUNDED BY MORMON AFTER MORMON AFTER MORMON AND THEY MIGHT LOOK AT ME AND KNOW ALL MY SECRETS AND JUDGE ME!!!!!

NEAUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! 😉

Ok, now that I got that out of my system, I think the potential ticket draw (extra 20k seats at $30+ per seat = $600,000+) is significant, but traffic will be a problem. It always is. Renting either stadium may come out to a wash financially. Other than that, it would sure be fun!!!

⚽ Geoff
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Burninator · 04-14-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scholesy

I don't want to scare you without good cause but you do know that you live in Utah right?

I'm a PROUD PROVOSTANI, my friend! Provostanism is my RELIGION! A major part of the Provostani religion is sarcasm. Actually, I think the Provostani religion is pure sarcasm. 😉

⚽ Geoff
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Dang! Fetch! Oh my heck!

dysko · 04-14-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scholesy

I don't want to scare you without good cause but you do know that you live in Utah right?

Dang... I thought I lived in California. All this time I though my neighbors were saying they moved here "to Calfornia" when they actually were saying "from California." :jawdrop:

AreliusIV · 04-20-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by beaveman

This is a good point I had considered. Now that it has been brought up, I heard there is a mandatory break/time off players must have. I saw it mentioned in an article last year when it talked about how much traveling Real Madrid had done, and how much actual break players had. Does anyone know how long of a break the teams are required to give players? That would play a key factor as to what players come.

The only rule I'm aware of is a English football union rule that states that no player "may participate in a match for at least 30 days after the World Cup."