I don't understand why Austin isn't all over this.

I don't understand why Austin isn't all over this.
by KeoughCharles05 (2017-02-02 11:17:39)

In reply to: 12 cities bid for new MLS franchises posted by fontoknow

They're the largest city in the country without a major professional sports team (I think 3rd largest by metro area population). They've got an overwhelmingly young, professional, hipster demographic, combined with a large Hispanic population (between 35%-40%).

There's also a fair amount of relatively cheap land near downtown that could be used for a stadium, land that is already being redeveloped, and would be near the (otherwise, mostly useless) light rail with connections to the northern suburbs.

It just all makes too much sense.

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Not that this would be a huge issue, but also UT doesn't - Tex Francisco 2017-02-02 16:30:52
- I almost see that as a benefit - KeoughCharles05 2017-02-02 17:03:36
they structured the San Antonio bid to include Austin - plaid_pants 2017-02-02 11:38:10
- Eh - KeoughCharles05 2017-02-02 15:14:08