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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nobody told Wayne that DC pro sports teams do not invest in players.[/quote]

I get that DC metro has a substantial transient population (military, political, etc.) but with the substantial foreign or foreign-affiliated population (given soccer is the most popular sport in most of the world) and the strength of the youth soccer in VA/MD, one would think that DC United would consistently be among the top MLS teams. Instead, they've been pretty poor since I started paying attention a few years ago anyway.

Does this really all come down to bad management? Just seems very odd to me. [/quote]

YES,  it does. Go to Kansas City and see what they have going. Albeit down in the standings the last couple of years, a great fan base and team that is woven into the fabric of the community. Billboards around the city featuring their players. Active camps that people actually want to attend. Packed stadiums. And, KC is not the most global of cities in the US. Nor are they the only show in town with a very successful football team down the road. They have a well oiled machine. DC United is a rusty typewriter. [/quote]

KC only has the chiefs. DC has the commanders, the Nats, the Caps, and the wizards. All of those teams are embarrassments now, but soccer can't afford to suck if there are four other professional sports competing for attention[/quote]

Ok, now do Los Angeles. TWO MLS Soccer teams averaging 22 and 25K in attendance alongside the Lakers, Clippers, Rams, Chargers, Kings, Ducks, Dodgers and Angels. Atlanta has 3 sports and is averaging 45K in attendance. DCU is 25th out of 29 teams in attendance. Stop making excuses for sucking. BTW, George Brett feels slighted. [/quote]

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