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Originally Posted by shogged
There are more minor soccer players in Calgary than minor hockey, plus the price level of MLS is very family friendly. If you can work the schedule so you're not competing with the stampeders, I really don't see a problem with the team operating here.
I think the hold back will be MLS and their desire for soccer specific stadiums.
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Get it ready for MLS size, have a PDL or NASL team play there if possible, and test the market. Get Calgary involved in the Amway Canadian Championships for exposure, and get that rivalry going with FC Edmonton. Heck we already have the Foothills SC, and it's in a league that is considered the developmental league for MLS, including winning games this year against the Timbers and Whitecaps U-23 teams.
There's just never been a stage for a pro soccer team to perform on; hopefully this could be it.