I think you can make MLS work. Calgary continues to grow, and it's not just from Canadian transplants. Immigrants from other countries are nuts for soccer. Basically every country in the world except for Canada is nuts over soccer.
Maybe not right now, but in 5 to 10 years or so when Calgary finally has the new arena/stadium/entertainment district (al a Seattle, Glendale, LA Live) you could very easily get an MLS team and get 15 to 20k fans based on the fact that you have a shiny new stadium and an increased immigrant fan base.
Man I really hope the Flames and the City do this right and create an entertainment district with the arena/stadium that is the envy of the biggest cities in North America.
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