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Originally Posted by UK_Chief
There is a market for it over here, but only if the team is NFL calibre and part of the NFL. NFL Europe didn't work because it was a really poor standard - people want to see the best players in the world, not second rate players.
Comparisons with MLS are interesting. English Premier league soccer teams are talking about having American teams in the MLS, but they aren't talking about actually putting an American team in the premier league. There would be huge appetite for people to watch Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal etc playing real competitive league games in the States. Much more so than 'New York Arsenal' or something playing in the MLS. It wouldn't happen but there would still be that market.
P.S. I don't think you would be competing with soccer - there are plenty of people who dislike soccer. It would be more catering to the rugby fans who like full contact sports (like me!)
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Yea, Manchester City is throwing a team in NY and there are some rumors about Manchester United doing the same with an MLS Expansion team.
For what it is worth most people...players, media, and fans who I have talked to personally that have had experience in both leagues compare MLS to the Championship League in England talent wise.