I can tell you first hand, in the footy circle in Columbus I am in, that we are not happy with the developments in Indy. An Anthony Precourt feel to it.
I wonder if you can comment on any specific mis-steps, or how much constituency or influence Ozdemir commands in the political / community circles of Indy? For example, COULD he have done more to cultivate the Mayor? Or invested more of his own personal funds and capital towards winning an USLC championship? Or simply that he is not wealthy enough --a mere millionaire, and not a billionaire that the MLS requires (note the $500 million current MLS franchise fee)?
The MLS tried to usurp the Minnesota USLC team a few years ago, but in the end was defeated and had to embrace that owner (who also owns the NFL Vikings) in order to get the MLS franchise into that market. That owner was both politically skilled and ultra-wealthy.
Thanks for any additional insight you can provide! And please keep us updated as! this unseemly process unfolds!
I can tell you first hand, in the footy circle in Columbus I am in, that we are not happy with the developments in Indy. An Anthony Precourt feel to it.
I wonder if you can comment on any specific mis-steps, or how much constituency or influence Ozdemir commands in the political / community circles of Indy? For example, COULD he have done more to cultivate the Mayor? Or invested more of his own personal funds and capital towards winning an USLC championship? Or simply that he is not wealthy enough --a mere millionaire, and not a billionaire that the MLS requires (note the $500 million current MLS franchise fee)?
The MLS tried to usurp the Minnesota USLC team a few years ago, but in the end was defeated and had to embrace that owner (who also owns the NFL Vikings) in order to get the MLS franchise into that market. That owner was both politically skilled and ultra-wealthy.
Thanks for any additional insight you can provide! And please keep us updated as! this unseemly process unfolds!