Thanks for alerting us to this lunacy. I am from Philadelphia. The interest in a soccer team is close to nil, for it is never talked about on Sports Radio stations. The only ones who are interested are (1) the aforementioned goons, (2) investors or wanna-be investors who want to find the next big thing, and (3) our Governor - Ed Rendell. The state wants to put a stadium in Chester, which is outside the city limits.  The town is a pit. In 2007, Harrah's and some other corporations built "Racinos", which are Off-Track Horse Betting parlors with slot machines. The jury is still out if they are pumping money into the community.

Having said all this, the idea is insane. Why should the taxpayers put any $ for this if the interest is negligible? Have they noticed that the economy is on the ropes? Do they care that if a stadium is built, no one will show up?

Finally, I need to stick up for the Philadelphia fan. I'll give you Eagles fans - they are nuts and crass ( I am not an Igg - le fan). We can be loud and over the top, but after all our many years of futulity, we are the most loyal fans in America. We seem to come back for more, even when the squads let us down.  

Thanks for alerting us to this lunacy. I am from Philadelphia. The interest in a soccer team is close to nil, for it is never talked about on Sports Radio stations. The only ones who are interested are (1) the aforementioned goons, (2) investors or wanna-be investors who want to find the next big thing, and (3) our Governor - Ed Rendell. The state wants to put a stadium in Chester, which is outside the city limits.  The town is a pit. In 2007, Harrah's and some other corporations built "Racinos", which are Off-Track Horse Betting parlors with slot machines. The jury is still out if they are pumping money into the community.

Having said all this, the idea is insane. Why should the taxpayers put any $ for this if the interest is negligible? Have they noticed that the economy is on the ropes? Do they care that if a stadium is built, no one will show up?

Finally, I need to stick up for the Philadelphia fan. I'll give you Eagles fans - they are nuts and crass ( I am not an Igg - le fan). We can be loud and over the top, but after all our many years of futulity, we are the most loyal fans in America. We seem to come back for more, even when the squads let us down.