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Originally Posted by DirtyMike
No chance IMO of getting an MLS team in Calgary. Calgarians aren't the greatest sports fans and pro/semi-pro soccer teams (Calgary Storm/Mustangs) haven't had any succcess, neither has baseball or basketball and the Dinos draw poorly, even relative to other CIS teams. If a new stadium is to be built, it's going to be for the Stamps.
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There is absolutely no reason to build a new stadium and not accomodate future growth into soccer. That is short-sighted and a hugely missed business opportunity. I'm pretty sure any new arena/stadium plans are going to include the growth of soccer in this city. In fact, I would put money on it, considering a future pro soccer team is likely going to involve the Flames ownership group.
It also doesn't help that we're behind on field houses in this city. Infrastructure development has been a serious problem for growing the sport. Edmonton already has three.
If lacrosse can get going in this city with a proper stadium, soccer most definitely can too.