Electric Avenue Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Brand Beckham's next phase. Triumph or disaster ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I wished he had bought a pub instead. It would have probably been once of those gastro-restaurants in which the presentation is fantastic but you are still left with a slightly empty feeling after the meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Beckham chasing the fame and the money. What a surprise..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadenb42 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I don't get why people hate on him. The guy has done well for himself and is very successful business man aswell. Sold himself good and as a footballer he gave everything to England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yep, I have no complaints about beckham or his missus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 The Beckhams are insufferably boring, but I hope this works out for them. He's got the connections in the industry to pull this off, and I hope he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 to be fair to him I dont think his press coverage is that bad, in a country where Jordan doing nothing gets on the front page at least he's normally in the news because he's doing something, either charity, promoting the country etc etc good luck to him his missus on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I hope it flops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm not even English but I quite like Beckham and I hope he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 **** off, David Beckham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted November 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2013 I lived in Miami for many years and I don't think a MLS franchise can be successful in that town even with Beckham's backing. In the past MLS franchise teams have developed out of smaller teams from USL-1 the 2nd tier of US soccer. Following the NBA expansion model, the team/organization had to demonstrate that it had enough local interest to support a MLS franchise. It's my understanding the Miami/Beckham plan is to create a team out of thin air. Perhaps the MLS think that bending the rules for brand Beckham (again) will be successful but there is scant evidence to suggest that Miami has fans willing to regularly show up for soccer games. It is well known that South Florida in general has 'fair weather' fans - see the Dolphins, Marlins and the Miami Heat. It's difficult to predict exactly what the largely transient population of Miami will and won't show up for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted November 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2013 In the past MLS franchise teams have developed out of smaller teams from USL-1 the 2nd tier of US soccer. Following the NBA expansion model, the team/organization had to demonstrate that it had enough local interest to support a MLS franchise. It's my understanding the Miami/Beckham plan is to create a team out of thin air.Of the current MLS franchises,Montreal Impact: from a USL-1 clubToronto FC: out of thin airNew England Revolution: out of thin airRed Bull New York (f/k/a NY/NJ Metrostars): out of thin airPhiladelphia Union: out of thin airDC United: out of thin airColumbus Crew: out of thin airChicago Fire: out of thin airSporting KC (f/k/a Kansas City Wizards, f/k/a Kansas City Wiz): out of thin airFC Dallas (f/k/a Dallas Burn): out of thin airHouston Dynamo (f/k/a San Jose Earthquakes, f/k/a San Jose Clash): out of thin airColorado Rapids: out of thin airReal Salt Lake: out of thin airLA Galaxy: out of thin airChivas USA: out of thin airSan Jose Earthquakes: out of thin airPortland Timbers: from a USL-1 clubSeattle Sounders: from a USL-1 clubVancouver Whitecaps: from a USL-1 club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 This could work. Miami has a massive Colombian population, and sizable Brazilian, Venezuelan and Ecuadoran communities which would support the club, as well as the massive Americans-from-somewhere-else community that moved down there. The Beckham factor will be a draw for celebs and high profile players who want that glamor lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted November 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2013 The Beckham factor will be a draw for celebs and high profile players who want that glamor lifestyle.Also: Florida has no state income tax, which won't hurt in convincing high profile players who want to come to MLS.Then again, Miami fans are quite possibly the worst front-runners in the history of American sports. Of course, it doesn't help that nearly everyone is from somewhere else, but still, if they're not winning right away, they won't draw flies. Look at Miami Dolphins attendances (I'll ignore the Panthers (ice hockey is not exactly an established sport in South Florida) and the Marlins (I could understand why fans would refuse to give a dime to Jeff Loria)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 This could work. Miami has a massive Colombian population, and sizable Brazilian, Venezuelan and Ecuadoran communities which would support the club, as well as the massive Americans-from-somewhere-else community that moved down there. The Beckham factor will be a draw for celebs and high profile players who want that glamor lifestyle. Yeah, I recon they will draw most of their fan base from the south american communities there. Could be more of a reliable fan base than the NFL/basketball fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Miami Spice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Miami goldenballs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Miami Metros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Miami Association Footnall Club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 There used to be a team in Miami didn't there? I swear Ray Hudson used to manage them. I think they went under cause they had too many debts or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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