OCYS Consolidated Thread

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In what age groups are these teams registering at different tournaments? Please specify...

u14 for one

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I don't care if it was in the article, you used them to try to make a point. I actually did some research on the team that you picked, and found out some good facts. They are using a stadium that was already built and now that they want a new stadium built the people are saying no to them. This is no different than here in Orlando except that they are already in the MLS with a good number of fans attending games, and yet they still can't get a new stadium approved.

Do MORE research. Reasearch ALL current MLS stadiums. You will find that not all MLS stadiums were privately funded.

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I'm not so naive as to think a little thing like a "long term lease" would prevent Phil from breaking it and moving out of town if it suits his interests. Are you?

He may break the lease, however, he will still be responsible for the financial penalties associated with doing so, which are to reimburse any public funds used for construction.

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Enaemz

New York City FC was just awarded a team with no deals on a soccer specific stadium. It was talked about that they would build one, but they were awarded a team without even having a piece of land bought or a location yet for the stadium. The league announced that the club would "continue to review other potential sites"

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Grossly inaccurate and not factual.

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He may break the lease, however, he will still be responsible for the financial penalties associated with doing so, which are to reimburse any public funds used for construction.

Bull. He's too cagey to not have a way out- you know it's true.

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34/79. Getting over 80 is like an episode of "The Little Engine That Could".

http://www.gotsport.com/events/teaml...3&showall=TRUE

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I was told they have about 1300 kids registered now. What did they have last year?

Over 2000

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Do MORE research. Reasearch ALL current MLS stadiums. You will find that not all MLS stadiums were privately funded.

You should be the one doing more research. I know you've heard this one, "if everyone else was jumping off of a bridge would you". It is not good use of public money, and public money should not be used for building of private stadium. Here is some research on the subject, and there is plenty more where this cam from.

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/...adiums/260900/

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You should be the one doing more research. I know you've heard this one, "if everyone else was jumping off of a bridge would you". It is not good use of public money, and public money should not be used for building of private stadium. Here is some research on the subject, and there is plenty more where this cam from.

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/...adiums/260900/

Here is some more research:

taken from the following:http://www.law.du.edu/documents/spor...pring-2011.pdf

"Scholars give several reasons why economic development will not occur as a result of having a professional franchise or building a new stadium/arena. The first is that consumer spending on professional sports is by and large a substitute for spending on other entertainment related activities.48 Because of this, there is not a great deal of new spending or income produced.49 A second explanation given is that there is a relatively small multiplier effect concerning spending at sporting events.50 The money spent at these venues typically goes towards the salaries for players, many of whom only live in the host city during the season.51 Studies show that wealthy individuals spend a smaller fraction of their income than individuals with less money, and much of the spending by professional athletes occurs in places other than the city in which they earned it.52 A final reason given by scholars is that stadium subsidies tend to reduce the net spending spawned by construction of a new facility.53 Imposing new taxes can cause the economy to run less efficiently and may actually reduce the number of visits by tourists or visiting fans if taxes on hotels or rental cars become too excessive".

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What did one OCS parent say to the other,

Is the City Cup Cancelled yet?

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If all teams are required where are the U15 and U16 boys? Do they not have teams for them or are the parents smart enough to say we are not playing?

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If all teams are required where are the U15 and U16 boys? Do they not have teams for them or are the parents smart enough to say we are not playing?

Seriously. This is not the place to be during Columbus Day Weekend. The older boys may feel it is more necessary to be seen at real showcases. The other OC teams scrimmages can be played at anytime.

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Do MORE research. Reasearch ALL current MLS stadiums. You will find that not all MLS stadiums were privately funded.

Would you like some more:http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-0...oney-view.html

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Who gives a ****. I don't want to pay for it. I could care less what anyone else has done. I want to spend my money on what I want.

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Who gives a ****. I don't want to pay for it. I could care less what anyone else has done. I want to spend my money on what I want.

Well I am tired of paying for other people in my club that don't pay because they get freebies from the staff.