Random thoughts on #crew96 in Cleveland ...
Cash grabs vs. growing the brand
True fans vs. hypothetical future fans
1. I can see the logic of going to CLE. They sold out a Premiere League exhibition game at the Horseshoe, so I was ready to believe Messi could draw more people than LDC holds.
Cash grabs vs. growing the brand
True fans vs. hypothetical future fans
1. I can see the logic of going to CLE. They sold out a Premiere League exhibition game at the Horseshoe, so I was ready to believe Messi could draw more people than LDC holds.
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2. I think a star like Messi is good for the league, and good for the sport.
3. At the same time, it's a huge pain for true fans. I might have liked to see it here in town.
True fans vs. hypothetical future fans is always a balancing act.
5. OTOH, You gotta throw the true fans a bone. Save the Crew is still raw, and the CLE stadium move plans are hinky.
I'll root for any team with Columbus on the jersey, even tho I'm not from here, and I've never heard of the players.
People literally fight and die for regional pride.
It's powerful stuff. You need to be careful with it.