Comments on: San Antonio Scorpions Land Stadium Naming Rights Deal with Toyota

By: Fotbalist

Fotbalist — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:27:36 +0000

@ButlerBob
I would agree with you that Hitchcock & PMI are due much credit, but let’s remember that it was Hartman who hired them.

As for the strong league/strong clubs debate we are in a bit of a ‘catch 22′ situation. I think strong club ownership & front office is huge; yet the league still must advance with a strong league concept. In fact, in some ways, it should be easier at the league level because the NASL is more of a recognizable brand than most of the clubs. There is no reason why the NASL can’t have some of the basics such as has been pointed by other commenters: soccer bowl, MVP, goldent boot, coach of the year, etc.

By: ButlerBob

ButlerBob — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:22:23 +0000

I going to go out on a limb and speculate that this more Hitcock’s success then Hartman’s. I think he has more experience of putting these type sponsorship deals then Hartman. But agree this is a very good sign for the team and the league. It may encourage somne potentioal expansion owners that there can be success at this level.

Brian, I’m going to disagree with you. Having national strong league sponsorship is nice. But at this stage, I don’t think that is the thing they need the most. I think it’s way more importatn that the league is helping currnet franchises become strong and stable and bring in solid ownership groups for new franchises. If you have strong stable league it’s much easier to sell those big sponsorship deals. At this point I just don’t think you have a product that drive the sposorship deals your looking for.

By: Brian Quarstad

Brian Quarstad — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:42:08 +0000

@Footy76, You are not alone as we have all pointed out here. The 75% fail rate of D2 soccer over the last 10 years or so has jaded most of us who follow the sport and the leagues. The stadium is not downtown and sits adjacent to Morgans Wonderland and across the street from Heros Stadium (high school stadium) where the team is now playing.

I’m sure the SA people who read this site will give you better insight but from what I understand it’s about 5 miles from the center of downtown SA and to the northeast. I think it’s going up right on the corner. Scroll over and you will see Heros.

http://goo.gl/I8CdY

By: Footy76

Footy76 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:44:17 +0000

@BQ Question where is the Scorpions stadium located in San Antonio I been hearing that it is down town. Either way I’m very impress and I must admit that I going to be eating my word for supper tonight even though they don’t taste that good.

Appetizers – Mean Tweets
Meal- All my mean post
Desert- Humble pie

By: John

John — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:40:12 +0000

NASL should find sponsors for the soccerbowl it wil bring in more money

Also I think every club just took notice and will look for stadium sponsorship to bring extra revenue

Orlando City and San Antonio I respect both off them

Orlando City changed the way how a soccer organization invest in its players in the lower league of MLS- They play on a level that can compete in MLS

San Antonio Scorpions changed how the front office look change the stereotype of lower league teams- They came in to the league with a team and a stadium plan( someone would expect that MLS gave them an expansion franchise).

You can tell that future NASL and USL teams have taken noticed: Loundon County, Ottawa, New York Cosmos, Phoenix City

By: Jim (aka MLSinSTL)

Jim (aka MLSinSTL) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:43:44 +0000

I thought his project, when announced, was a great idea but one that would ultimately fail. I never thought the stadium would happen.

Bart, I agree with your thoughts completely. Mr. Hartman has done a lot of things right and I applaud him and the PMI team for making this happen! Very well done – for a very good cause. Stay classy San Antonio!

By: Fotbalist

Fotbalist — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:02:19 +0000

@ BQ
your concern about the lack league sponsors is truly the worry of many fans. NASL must pursue this yesterday.

By: kevthegerman

kevthegerman — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:38:37 +0000

HEB is the best ever.. I hate going to another state unless they have a ALDI’s or Albertsons.. I like that they actually kept the stadium at 8k with the poss of 9k with standing room only.. get ready NASL the Scorpions den will be an antagonist crowd.. the four letter word of fun will be there: BEER, BEER, BEER!

By: tomASS

tomASS — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:18:42 +0000

I can’t wait to see a game there when I travel down there on business to see HEB

By: Strikers Return

Strikers Return — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:52:37 +0000

@BQ – Agree 100% about Mr. Hitchcock. Even in the short time he’s been working with the Strikers FO here recently there has been vast improvements in the marketing of the team. I think this Saturday night we’re going to see the kind of crowd we’ve been hoping to see all season so far, thanks in part to some recent advertising and great promotions. It should be obvious by now that Mr. Hitchcock and PMI know their stuff, and the league would be nuts not to get them on board with every franchise to continue the building process in each market.