UFL expansion plans begin

[johnnyangryfuzzball]

Hmm. None of the speculation in Miller's article isn't anything that hasn't been discussed/dissected here before.

Seattle, I've talked about in depth already. Tulsa... I have talked about Oklahoma City before as an option and Tulsa would fit many of the same criteria on top of a more appropriately sized stadium. (Of course, I can explain why Tulsa is a top UFL TV market, and part of that is Bob Stoops.) San Diego, look, California ain't happening and we all know it. We'd like to see Oakland and San Diego but there has to be something out of whack that is keeping California out of play for just about every league. (Plus there were some unsettling discrepancies with the Fleet's ticket sales and actual attendance in 2019.) Harrison, they've tried to make it work for years now, but I don't think Red Bull is cooperating—and likely won't so long as Dwayne Johnson is a league co-owner (because he owns a competitor, ZOA). Short of that, you're limited very heavily in your stadium options, which is part of the reasons the Guardians are no longer in NY. Portland? Meh. Competing against MLS, not much options for a stadium, doesn't have any real alt-league record since 1985.

Miller's analysis felt skin-deep and one-sided, failing to consider both the pros and cons, just the pros.

[4th&long]

Hmm. None of the speculation in Miller's article isn't anything that hasn't been discussed/dissected here before.

Seattle, I've talked about in depth already. Tulsa... I have talked about Oklahoma City before as an option and Tulsa would fit many of the same criteria on top of a more appropriately sized stadium. (Of course, I can explain why Tulsa is a top UFL TV market, and part of that is Bob Stoops.) San Diego, look, California ain't happening and we all know it. We'd like to see Oakland and San Diego but there has to be something out of whack that is keeping California out of play for just about every league. (Plus there were some unsettling discrepancies with the Fleet's ticket sales and actual attendance in 2019.) Harrison, they've tried to make it work for years now, but I don't think Red Bull is cooperating—and likely won't so long as Dwayne Johnson is a league co-owner (because he owns a competitor, ZOA). Short of that, you're limited very heavily in your stadium options, which is part of the reasons the Guardians are no longer in NY. Portland? Meh. Competing against MLS, not much options for a stadium, doesn't have any real alt-league record since 1985.

Miller's analysis felt skin-deep and one-sided, failing to consider both the pros and cons, just the pros.

 

From SI Article:
>>. Here are some markets SI.com believes could be viable options for the UFL in expansion.

1. Seattle, Washington
2. Tulsa, Oklahoma
3. Portland, Oregon
4. San Diego, California
5. Harrison, New Jersey

Other Potential UFL Expansion Locations

• Canton, Ohio
• Louisville, Kentucky
• Omaha, Nebraska
• Orlando, Florida
• New Orleans, Louisiana. <<

While not alot of new info, I'm pleased Portland mentioned.  It may be the better choice than Seattle, which is a good mkt.  Tulsa is too small.    Harrison or at least NJ has to be on the table and Miller mentiones that large NYC TV market,

Other than Omaha (not happening) the "other" group listed is similar to others as you say... but does that say the list is gelling?   I like Orlando and Canton as well.  I'm not keen on NO but if they have a stadium and local owner interest... it may be possible.