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fundmark19 · 02-29-2012, 01:26 PM

It takes what 3-4 years to build a stadium and 1-2 years to actually get the process started. If Calgary decided on NASL it would take what 3-4 months to retofit shouldice to work in the meantime until 5-6 years later we get a new football stadium/upgrade. That 5-6 years we can build a brand for the team and then make the jump to MLS once the new/upgraded large capacity stadium is ready.

Worst case scenario soccer again fails and there is not much money wasted on stadium resources. Best case it catches on and grows and we land an MLS team. If anything building NASL brand would help the Stampeders in pushing for a new stadium funding adding a realistic tenant that can help bring in income.

02-29-2012, 01:26 PM	#68
fundmark19 Franchise Player Join Date: May 2009 Exp:	It takes what 3-4 years to build a stadium and 1-2 years to actually get the process started. If Calgary decided on NASL it would take what 3-4 months to retofit shouldice to work in the meantime until 5-6 years later we get a new football stadium/upgrade. That 5-6 years we can build a brand for the team and then make the jump to MLS once the new/upgraded large capacity stadium is ready. Worst case scenario soccer again fails and there is not much money wasted on stadium resources. Best case it catches on and grows and we land an MLS team. If anything building NASL brand would help the Stampeders in pushing for a new stadium funding adding a realistic tenant that can help bring in income. Last edited by fundmark19; 02-29-2012 at 01:34 PM.