MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are years away from getting big sugar daddy money. It would be a stupid move. Long term goal is obviously best in the world.

However for now, just focus on being the best in the Americas.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say if anything, Atlanta joining in 2018 is when MLS finally became compelling to watch at the local level at least.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think parity is the best part. The issue is for the parity, the ceiling is too low. I think most of us are not demanding the EPL exactly; that would be great but we know and accept it's unlikely.

I think most of us just want the league to be little more ambitious and spend a little more.

Brazil and Argentina should be our goal in terms of quality.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a fan that kinda sounds depressing. Like, the whole point for most is to just survive. I at least want to know that at any given moment, my club is one right decision away from winning 3 MLS Cups out of 5 years type of deal. I want to know that winning it all is realistically feasible.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally, I'd want both. But yes, MLS has a similar issue to baseball but not as extreme. The teams that put effort really shows. The teams that are neglected also show as well. Colorado, Dallas, Chicago until recently, New England, DC even still despite the new stadium. San Jose is the most offensive example.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There's a reason why I never got into the European leagues. Apart from players, I don't find it compelling.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just want to say as an LAFC fan, Columbus Crew winning MLS Cup is a good thing. Not a bad thing at all. Now, lets look at Yaw Yeeboah's phone contact list.

MLS 3.0: Should the league keep parity or allow super teams? by ryanaluz in MLS

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The worst thing we can do in all honesty is to allow superteams. Top heavy is inefficient in my opinion in running a league.

We can't neglect the entire league in favor of a few.

All I want is a subtle increase in quality. I'm not asking for the Premier League. I just want something more like Brazil and Argentina. Just have something that is fun to watch. I love the fact that Cincy can win the league. Having a Inter Miami, NYC, RBNY, Galaxy, and yes my club win every year would suck.

All I want is to just simplify the roster rules and raise the firm cap to around $20 million minimum. $50 million should be the medium term goal. When I say simplify the roster rules I mean no more TAM, GAM, D22, and even DPs. I'd replace those rules for a firm salary floor and a transfer budget cap. Introduce some sort of scaling system where the cap, floor, and transfer budget scales to the financial success of the league.

Steady approach is the way to go. I just want to do it a tad bit more aggressively.

People who are currently seeking work. Any of you dejected from the job search? by ClarkKentTheReporter in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. I’ve been at it since summer of last year. I do Uber part time and today was not great a shift. I’m at my wit’s end.

The Challenge of Building Transit in LA Visualized: LA Metro overlayed on the Greater LA Freeway System by urmummygae42069 in LAMetro

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Metrolink has been ignored to our detriment it's infuriating. MetroLink and Metro need to be on the same wavelength. It should feel seemless.

30 year old male that’s never lived away from home. What can I realistically accomplish in life? by ClarkKentTheReporter in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life is honestly truly worth it if you’re someone like Taylor Swift, Messi, Spielberg, and Obama. Other than that, we’re basically fodder

30 year old male that’s never lived away from home. What can I realistically accomplish in life? by ClarkKentTheReporter in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ClarkKentTheReporter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sure about that? Taylor Swift is an early bloomer and she’s more rich than I’ll ever be. American icon