Sounders FC Update
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Yes, the Sounders are in a far better place to get sponsors now than when they were a start-up club. They are a good attendance draw now, and have performed well. I agree with you that they should be able to improve their position.MelloDawg said:
But isn't there still a cap under which to operate, or does sponshorship money also count as extra allocation funds? The XboX partnership expires after 2013 and there's little chance it's renewed. The sense is that Sounders FC has an international presence these days and is known enough to garner interest from larger brands.
My understanding is that there are some MLS wide sponsorship allocations, and some freedom for the clubs to do their own. The MLS is still very collectivist in the sense that they want to be sure that the clubs in lucrative markets like LA, NY and Chicago can't just outspend those in less lucrative markets. I have not looked into it in detail though. But my understanding is the same as yours that there is a cap, and some limited freedom on top of that. -
MelloDawg said:
While I can take credit for the idea, I give all credit to DJ for the creation of this board.
Sounders set to sign Honduran midfielder Wilmer Crisanto in January, btw. Great acquisition...or greatest acquisition?
Really? How quickly they forget...........MelloDawg said:While I can take credit for the idea, I give all credit to DJ for the creation of this board.
Sounders set to sign Honduran midfielder Wilmer Crisanto in January, btw. Great acquisition...or greatest acquisition? -
It's a must win for the Sounders this weekend.
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FieldTurf cancer thread.
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Anyway we can get birdflu back? We need a real xs and os posterBirdflu said:The MLS should stop signing aging player from Europe and focus on more younger player from Europe or America. Soccer is a better game when play by players between the age of 18-28.
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MellodoogFsMelloDawg said:
But isn't there still a cap under which to operate, or does sponshorship money also count as extra allocation funds? The XboX partnership expires after 2013 and there's little chance it's renewed. The sense is that Sounders FC has an international presence these days and is known enough to garner interest from larger brands.Global said:
Yes, with Montero, either we need to find a dependable counterpart to him, or trade him. But games also are won typically in midfield, and we need quality throughout. As you noted at the start, we lose a key defender, and need to shore up things there.MelloDawg said:
And while I don't know a great deal about the NASL model, I do know there are a better series of economic checks and balances with the MLS to avoid such a collapse. I do think the Soudners have the roster to get it done in 2013, but the problem of finding an appropriate pairing with Montero still remains. Management loves the guy because of his high ceiling, but he's so streaky.
But with LA able to field Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan at forward, and Beckham providing service, or the equivalent after Beckham is gone, Seattle has to find quality to match.
LA gets $4-5million a year in sponsorship from Herbalife. Seattle needs to find the right kind of financial mix to keep up. The Sounders have been profitable, and need to step up the quality. -
I just pass on what I'm hearing. Sometimes it's interesting but sometimes it's also interesting.BennyBeaver said:
MellodoogFsMelloDawg said:
But isn't there still a cap under which to operate, or does sponshorship money also count as extra allocation funds? The XboX partnership expires after 2013 and there's little chance it's renewed. The sense is that Sounders FC has an international presence these days and is known enough to garner interest from larger brands.Global said:
Yes, with Montero, either we need to find a dependable counterpart to him, or trade him. But games also are won typically in midfield, and we need quality throughout. As you noted at the start, we lose a key defender, and need to shore up things there.MelloDawg said:
And while I don't know a great deal about the NASL model, I do know there are a better series of economic checks and balances with the MLS to avoid such a collapse. I do think the Soudners have the roster to get it done in 2013, but the problem of finding an appropriate pairing with Montero still remains. Management loves the guy because of his high ceiling, but he's so streaky.
But with LA able to field Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan at forward, and Beckham providing service, or the equivalent after Beckham is gone, Seattle has to find quality to match.
LA gets $4-5million a year in sponsorship from Herbalife. Seattle needs to find the right kind of financial mix to keep up. The Sounders have been profitable, and need to step up the quality. -
That's 3 points!
