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Originally Posted by calgaryred
I dont see Calgarians watching Soccer like they do in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. I cant see even 10,000 Calgarians going to see live MLS soccer game after game.
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I think you'd be surprised. MLS is inexpensive, soccer is on the uptick in North America, and Calgary has a huge contingent of the population that were either born or raised in areas where soccer is the most popular sport, many of them carry that with them.
To be successful you only need an average attendance of 15-20000. Calgary is a very receptive market so long as the product is of a high level. NASL wouldn't draw well, but if you put an MLS team in, you'd sell.
I think if an MLS team could be properly incorporated into the new stadium, then it would be successful. Similar to that of the Hitmen or Roughnecks (in terms of piggybacking on the main draw's venue).