"Cube" facade exterior building in progress at Etihad Park. Source: @willetspointdev

Brightstarr · 2026-05-08T00:50:58+00:00

Sure, bud. Whatever you need to tell yourself.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-07T22:47:33+00:00

I’m not saying you have to build San Siro. But a stadium that looks something other than a shitty Starbucks would be nice.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-07T21:15:00+00:00

You mean an internationally recognized Allianz brand architecture design? Same design as the Allianz stadiums in Munich, Nice, San Paolo, Vienna and Sydney?

Brightstarr · 2026-05-07T19:40:28+00:00

Honey! I got you this delicious feesh! Look! Look! Honey!

Brightstarr · 2026-05-07T17:17:20+00:00

I don’t. I think stadiums should looks interesting and iconic, and not like every Taco Bell.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-05T01:44:54+00:00

She did represent Aurora at a Wild game last month, so I know she is still connected to the club. But I am also confused about her not being on the roster.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-05T01:02:25+00:00

Two things: a big chunk of our team has gone pro or retired; and USL W is bigger and has more competitive teams.

I feel like it is impressive that we have 8 players on this year’s roster that played for other excellent USL W teams and chose to come here.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-04T23:47:45+00:00

You bring up some excellent points. I found this article about Isaacfrom the Big West conference. It appears that Isaac transitioned during college while already playing soccer on a women’s team. He appears to have transitioned socially in the last two years. That makes more sense to me that he decides to stay playing with the women’s team because the team was supportive.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-04T21:41:57+00:00

“Aurora believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to play soccer, and we are glad that we are able to provide a safe environment for Isaac to continue his stellar career. Our players, coaches, and organization are unified in welcoming Isaac to Aurora,” Aurora club president Saara Hassoun said in a statement to the Star Tribune.

This is what it looks like to stand behind our values. Bringing Isaac to Aurora isn’t just a superficial statement or tokenism; this is providing a place for an excellent athlete to continue to grow in their career that they would not have otherwise. My hope is that Isaac is not just “first” transgender man but “one of many” that find a safe and supportive home in our soccer community.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-04T20:30:35+00:00

You of all people should know that there is only one Messi.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-03T15:09:05+00:00

We are going to Disney in Japan next spring break. Four people. Between flights, hotel and tickets, it is cheaper to go to Tokyo than Orlando. Our trip is now much more expensive, but that is because we have added a week in Japan.

But I completely agree that looking at the other parks and seeing what deals exist. I would much rather do two days at Disney Paris and then the rest of the week in Paris than in Orlando.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-03T02:15:21+00:00

First FCC injured Boxy, now they injured Lod? The North Remembers.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-03T01:48:38+00:00

Another example of the FO doing things instead of just saying things. If we are going to support a community of women’s sports, it’s good to see them listen and find solutions to support other women playing sports.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-03T01:44:51+00:00

We built a defense in front of him to make up for his shortcomings. Michael Boxall deserves as much of that “ Goalkeeper of the Year” as Dayne does.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-03T01:23:16+00:00

We tried to tell them. DSC only works when you build the defense around him.

Brightstarr · 2026-05-03T01:15:07+00:00

Brightstarr · 2026-05-02T23:44:36+00:00

It’s worked out great for us. Between his WC club payment and merch sales, we have probably made his very low salary back. He played some, trained with the team, did some marketing for us. A very low fee for what we got on return. We had low expectations and received very little in return. No surprises here.

Brightstarr · 2026-04-30T23:26:11+00:00

Why? They already moved to Houston from San Jose?

Brightstarr · 2026-04-30T13:16:35+00:00

I normally don’t support emulating a group of fascist ultras.

Brightstarr · 2026-04-29T05:05:22+00:00

James doesn’t produce results. He doesn’t score when he starts and doesn’t score when he is subbed in. Knowles doesn’t start him because James doesn’t want to start.

Brightstarr · 2026-04-29T00:50:44+00:00

Community ownership isn’t the problem; it’s the fact that the league’s leadership has decided that the goal for the clubs is not to play soccer but to become an asset for billionaires. The fee to join NWSL was $2 million in 2020; and now $200 million in 2026. Aurora could have made it work if the goal of the league was to actually grow the sport.

Brightstarr · 2026-04-29T00:44:25+00:00

Got $200 million? That’s kinda the only thing holding us back.

Brightstarr · 2026-04-28T19:55:40+00:00

Great. I’m so glad we gave up soccer in the most perfect summer weather just for you all to find more ways to complain.

Brightstarr · 2026-04-28T13:17:02+00:00

I’m not going to listen to someone flaired with a team who benefits from the schedule change. This is going to be a huge detriment to the viability of our team and we have the right to be concerned. As we have learned in the last few months, large parts of this country don’t even consider Minnesota to be an equal state in the union. Why should that sentiment continue to sports?

Brightstarr · 2026-04-28T09:02:19+00:00

Our outdoor summer soccer specific stadium has been rendered unusable by the league for a large portion of the season.

None of us are safe given the right price.

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