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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
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Yeah a flight from the East coast of the US to London isn't much longer than a flight from Miami to Seattle. Given that you could cram 80,000 plus into one of those soccer stadiums and than charge big money, I can see London being the first choice in terms of money. The only thing any Canadian city brings to the table is that the travel would be easy on the teams involved.
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Yep agreed. Canada is a lame market sportswise and would be a risky investment other than in Toronto. Expos and Grizzlies down the tube -- F1?
NBA and NFL should be looking at Europe/Asia for expansion. NFL could slowly move into the market as it looks they are but IMO the NBA could very rapidly move into some foreign markets and with great success. Basketball has universal appeal something that football and hockey will very likely NEVER have. Surprisingly so to a lesser extent does baseball. For instance the pro team in the city in China where I lived was becoming increasingly popluar and had a TV contact.
I hope Toronto gets in on the action!!!