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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Agreed, and thanks for sharing this. This is exactly what I was expecting all along. Calgary is just way too far down the list of potential MLS cities.
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Money talks, and if an ownership group like the Flames with a new stadium designed for MLS comes along, Calgary may jump to the top of the list pretty fast. MLS isn't actively seeking Canadian clubs, but I doubt they would refuse if the right arrangement came along (something like this). The ultimate build up for MLS is likely 32, just like the other American sport leagues. Minnesota for instance was just announced and are still three years out (2018). Hence a 10 year plan seems feasible.
CSA Div 1A is an even bigger pipe dream with reports coming only from one reporter. It smells of Canadian Baseball League or worse, the CUSL plans.
NASL is possible due to the rumblings of a Canadian division, and the existence of Ottawa and Edmonton, but Division 2 soccer might be too minor league for the Flames to consider as part of their plans when planning at this scale.
No doubt they are sounding out MLS. Whether they can queue jump is another question.