Jacksonville on short list for NASL franchise

CityLife · July 26, 2013, 01:29:08 PM

The city and Sunshine Soccer Group are holding a viewing party of the Gold Cup Final between the US and Panama at the Terrace Suites at Everbank. Starts at 3 Sunday, with the game starting at 4.

Coolyfett · July 26, 2013, 03:32:41 PM

Quote from: Cheshire Cat on July 25, 2013, 09:58:31 PM
Quote from: stephendare on July 25, 2013, 09:50:47 PM
Quote from: edjax on July 25, 2013, 09:44:47 PM
Unfortunately the ignorance is not limited to soccer related stories.

I actually am very thankful to the TU for maintaining an idiot magnet. Every now and then we get crossovers. I shudder to think what would happen if they closed their comments, because the sane places would be over run with brain damaged varmints with internet access.
That's the truth. It really seems as though most of the media outlets with a reader comment section are filled with foolishness.

That because people tell the honest truth about themselves and how they think on the internet.

I-10east · July 26, 2013, 10:13:15 PM

Quote from: CityLife on July 26, 2013, 09:59:03 AM
IF there are any long term MLS aspirations, Inferno shouldn't be considered. Chicago's team is called Chicago Fire.

IMO one name won't have anything to do with the other as they are two totally different leagues. If we get a MLS team it the future, I don't see it having the same name as the NASL team.

danno · July 27, 2013, 07:33:06 AM

Quote from: I-10east on July 26, 2013, 10:13:15 PM
Quote from: CityLife on July 26, 2013, 09:59:03 AM
IF there are any long term MLS aspirations, Inferno shouldn't be considered. Chicago's team is called Chicago Fire.

IMO one name won't have anything to do with the other as they are two totally different leagues. If we get a MLS team it the future, I don't see it having the same name as the NASL team.

All of the teams that have moved up to MLS have retained the same names. Also the main supporters group for FC Dallas is The Inferno, going back to the days when they were The Dallas Burn.

copperfiend · July 27, 2013, 10:25:47 AM

One note about the above. Dario Sala is one of the partners in the Sunshine Soccer Group and was a goaltender for many years for FC Dallas. Could just be a coincidence.

danno · July 27, 2013, 01:03:14 PM

He is held in high regard by the Inferno supports group, he once punched a Colorado Rapids player for taunting the supporters section during a match.

Ocklawaha · July 27, 2013, 10:20:05 PM

I think we should recapture the spirit of swimming upstream, being that BOLD NEW CITY OF THE S0UTH. I'd suggest we likewise break the mold for team names, here's a few suggestions:

Jacksonville Flying Entamoeba's

Jacksonville Woo Bangers

Indefatigable's

River City Tzetze Flies

City Hall Geraas

Bold City Gái Mại Dâm

Jacksonville Mi T'om's

Mora di er ei hore DU-VALLLLLLLLL!

St Johns Nukes

WEDERDOPER EERSTE REGELS

THE NOISE

The Jacksonville Zuiho

Okay, you get the idea...

I-10east · July 27, 2013, 10:55:07 PM

Quote from: danno on July 27, 2013, 07:33:06 AM
All of the teams that have moved up to MLS have retained the same names. Also the main supporters group for FC Dallas is The Inferno, going back to the days when they were The Dallas Burn.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think that the Jax team will be named 'Inferno' but I still don't see any consistent evidence that suggests that old names are 'final'; The old San Jose Clash turnt now San Jose Earthquakes is one of the many examples that isn't the case. Hell, most of the cities aren't even the same between the two leagues.

jcjohnpaint · July 27, 2013, 10:56:34 PM

The St. Johnnys

CityLife · July 28, 2013, 07:06:04 PM

About 400-500 people showed up at Everbank to watch the Gold Cup final today. At least that's what one of the employees there estimated. Mark Frisch gave a nice speech and said he plans to do a lot between now and the first game in 2015 to build support. Definitely some good early buzz for the support of the NASL team.

fsquid · July 28, 2013, 07:11:57 PM

they showed the final at everbank?

danno · July 28, 2013, 07:30:41 PM

May have been a little over 500. Had a chat with Mr Frisch about fan culture. It was a great turn out.

CityLife · July 28, 2013, 07:31:01 PM

Yep in the Terrace Suites and on the big screen, but everyone stayed inside due to the weather. Sunshine Soccer Group provided free food and non-alcoholic drinks.

danno · July 28, 2013, 07:32:17 PM

Oh and the US won 1-0.

fieldafm · July 28, 2013, 10:06:20 PM

Friend of mine from Ovations put the crowd estimate at over 600 today based on how many they served(they made additional food when the initial paid quantity was far exceeded). When I was closing out my tab, the bartenders were all THRILLED at the turnout. Said they expected 150-200 people. Besides Mark Frisch(who is s really cool guy), Alan Verlander and Joel Lamp deserve a lot of credit for all the momentum going on in the Jacksonville sports world.

I would encourage you to go to the Sunshine Group's site and put your deposit down on season tickets. I certainly have.