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Did You Digg the Soccer in NYC Petition?

Kubah — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:40:42 +0000

I just Digg’ed the Bring Soccer to New York City petition. Help spread the word with a “Digg It”!

Here is the link to the petition’s page on Digg.com: http://digg.com/soccer/Sign_the_Bring_Soccer_to_New_York_City_Petition

Best XI Ways to Get Petition Sigs

Kubah — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:46:42 +0000

Here are my Best XI. If you have any other ideas on to spread the word of the Bring Soccer to New York City petition please leave them in the comments area, so that others can use them. We are all in this together!

XI: Add the direct petition address to your email and forum signatures:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NYCFC/petition.html

X: At the bottom of the petition page you will find links to various social networking sites. So “Facebook” it!

IX: Do you have a website or a MySpace page? Here is the HTML code for the petition counter:

VIII: Send out the petition to people on your email address book. It would help to explain why it is important to you.

VII: Let’s be honest, XMas is usually a slow time at work. Why not organize a petition drive during your lunch hour? Set up your work computer to the petition site and ask coworkers to sign it.

VI: Do not ignore out-of-towners, Red Bull fans, non-soccer loves and other individuals that you would think would not be interested. Look at the signatures that we already have and you will already find a diverse group of people.

V: Guys, let the ladies know. I am going to have to post about this soon, but soccer is definitely a sport that transcends gender. And ladies, we both know that you control the world, so getting a few sigs should not be that difficult.

IV: The petition link can be hard to remember. Keep it simple. When tell people orally about the petition or not being able to link it directly send potential siners to this blog. The petition link will remain on top of the left sidebar, so it will be hard to miss. Use either NewYorkCityFC.net (”New York City FC dotNet”) or NYCFC.net (”NYC FC dotNet”)

III: There are places that you can post tear-off ads. Make your own flyers with like tear-off slips with the petition URL. MS Word has a few templates online. Locations to post flyers include laundry mats, libraries and even doggie daycares. There are places you already patronize!

II: Remember that all you need is a email address and a computer. Whenever you have internet access and someone that has not signed the petition, you have a potential signature. It is that easy.

I: Tell your friends, family, and even strangers in person. Studies show that there is no better advertising than word-of-mouth. TV ads, newspaper articles, and other forms of media pale in comparison. Whether it is at the water cooler or over Christmas dinner, nothing creates a buzz like interpersonal communication. The more people hear something from a trusted source the more of an impact it will make. So if you want a New York FC, say it loud and say it proud!

Sign the “Bring Soccer to New York City” Petition!

Kubah — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:17:07 +0000

So you want a New York City soccer franchise, but do not know what to do? Start making a difference by signing the “Bring Soccer to New York City” petition.

This petition will be sent to Fred Wilpon and any other parties interested in bidding on an Major League Soccer franchise for the five boroughs. Over the next few month, I hope you will help me spread the word of the petition. Once enough signatures have been collected I will forward the final petition to Mr. Wilpon and other parties.

The petition is meant to support Mr. Wilpon or any other potential NYC FC owner while showing that many New Yorkers want to see professional soccer played in the Big Apple.

This petiton is meant for New Yorkers, soccer-lovers, or anyone who sympathizes with our cause. You do not need to love soccer to help increase New York City’s reputation as a premiere entertainment destination.

I’ll be posting some ideas on how to spread the word in a few days. With a tiny effort, you can make a difference.

The petiton’s web address is www.petitiononline.com/NYCFC/petition.html

A People’s History of New York City FC

Kubah — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:04:30 +0000

Like the Bible, maybe we should start at the beginning. This story begins in East Rutherford, NJ (aka “The Meadowlands”), where Major League Soccer decide to place their “New York” team, the NY/NJ MetroStars (now called Red Bulls New York or RBNY, for short).

Although the Red Bulls have supporters on both sides of the Hudson, many New Yorkers still yearn for a soccer club to call their own.

Over the years, rumors of an MLS franchise to NYC have led to false hope. Some interested rumored parties have included Boca Juniors, FC Barcelona, and most recently the Mets’ owner Fred Wilpon.

Which leads us to today. Rumors of Wilpon’s interest in the MLS have been confirmed by MLS commissioner, Don Garber, in his State of the League address. Various construction projects in Flushing and Willets Point are being supported by New York City Mayor Bloomberg and the city’s abundant cash flow. This includes a new stadium, Citi Field, for Wilpon’s Mets.

A supporter group, The Borough Boys, has formed to voice their desire for a NYC FC. Special shout out to QueensNick for getting that ball rolling. We even have our own Big Soccer forum… our biggest victory to date! So does the story have a happy ending? Who knows, but this is a great time to dream.

Some “facts” for the newbie:
* RBNY owns terrotorial rights for the NY/NJ area until 2010, so no NYC FC can play until then unless the unexpected happens.
* Fred Wilpon and MLS have only begun to talk and nothing is definite. With that said there have already been discussions about building a multi-purpose stadium near the currently under-construction Citi Field.
* MLS has stated that a second New York has always been part of their expansion plans.
* RBNY is said to be supportive of a Hudson River rivalry with a NYC FC. They must have seen the excitment caused bythe Super Clasíco between CD Chivas USA and LA Galaxy.
* For Cosmos fans, the right to use the name “Cosmos” will cost any NYC FC ownership group a few million dollars… contact G. Peppe Pinton for prices.