Austin FC

[Firemans4Horn 18499]

41 minutes ago, crackamacgowski said:

I'm curious (not curious enough to look it up) to see how Texas Stars attendance ranks. 

I went to quite a few Ice Bats games back in high school and that was a pretty rabid fan base with a great environment - sold out every time I was there.

*HEB center holds 6,863 and some of the teams in the league average over 8,000 a game so they have bigger arenas 

30 AHL teams

texas stars ranking

17-18  17  5,290

16-17  18  5,111

15-16  20  5,067

14-15  17  5,002

13-14  16   5,294

12-13   19  5,146

11-12   15  5,470

10-11   14  5,340

09-10   10   5,355

Edited August 16, 2018 by Firemans4Horn

[Michael Knight 13187]

Austin Weird, that way when they attempt to relocate we won't need to print new bumper stickers

[The Maestro 775]

Goodhair FC

[jimmyjazz 46971]

3 hours ago, Firemans4Horn said:

*HEB center holds 6,863 and some of the teams in the league average over 8,000 a game so they have bigger arenas 

30 AHL teams

texas stars ranking

17-18  17  5,290

16-17  18  5,111

15-16  20  5,067

14-15  17  5,002

13-14  16   5,294

12-13   19  5,146

11-12   15  5,470

10-11   14  5,340

09-10   10   5,355

And that's HOCKEY.  ^^^

[Gardner Barnes 1570]

And it’s in the sticks.

[utee94 16065]

4 hours ago, Michael Knight said:

Austin Weird, that way when they attempt to relocate we won't need to print new bumper stickers

I chuckled.

[Longhorn Al 440]

Saw folks on SSP suggesting Atletico Austin to bring in the Latino crowd even more.

[jimmyjazz 46971]

Well hell, just go with Austin Beaners then.

[Schulz2.0 29242]

29 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Well hell, just go with Austin Beaners then.

Austin FC Pinche Gueros

[jimmyjazz 46971]

Is FC Wetbacks politically incorrect?

[futureman 22664]

20 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Is FC Wetbacks politically incorrect?

reported

[Deej 77668]

Carpetbaggers

[Captain Ron 13096]

56 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Is FC Wetbacks politically incorrect?

Mexican national team is the preferred nomenclature. 

[0xdeadbeef 1695]

I really didn't think Austin was going to get this done.  Look for the opposition to shift to lawsuit mode via some group like the SOS Alliance.  I'm sure they're busy searching for their next Salamander or Golden-Cheeked Warbler.

As for the name, I'd go with 

Austin Embiggen FC

 

 

 

 

[utee94 16065]

23 minutes ago, 0xdeadbeef said:

I really didn't think Austin was going to get this done.  Look for the opposition to shift to lawsuit mode via some group like the SOS Alliance.  I'm sure they're busy searching for their next Salamander or Golden-Cheeked Warbler.

As for the name, I'd go with 

Austin Embiggen FC

 

 

 

 

Back in the SOS days, I really wanted to print up some t-shirts that said, "Pave Our Springs."

My plan was to run for student government on a platform of paving Barton Springs and turning it into C-parking.  

But then I ordered another pitcher at The Posse, and that plan foundered.

 

[Napoleon 8801]

9 hours ago, phdhorn said:

If they name the team after some aspect of Austin music, I'm going to personally firebomb the stadium.

The Austin Blues

[jimmyjazz 46971]

21 minutes ago, utee94 said:

But then I ordered another pitcher at The Posse, and that plan foundered.

Been there.  Who knows how many thousands of brilliant ideas died at that hellhole?  Commies.

[Huckleberry 34407]

How about Waterloo SC since this is America and the sport is called soccer? Just a thought.

Edited August 16, 2018 by Huckleberry

[The Dog 44771]

Austin Weird, that way when they attempt to relocate we won't need to print new bumper stickers

My wife suggested the same - “Austin Weirdos”

[futureman 22664]

1 hour ago, Deej said:

Carpetbaggers

carpetbagger-apologists 

[Napoleon 8801]

42 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

How about Waterloo SC since this is America and the sport is called soccer? Just a thought.

Waterloo Sports Club?

There are some Europe teams that use S(ports) C(luv), so there is a precedent. 

[JimmyJames 12271]

1 hour ago, utee94 said:

Back in the SOS days, I really wanted to print up some t-shirts that said, "Pave Our Springs."

My plan was to run for student government on a platform of paving Barton Springs and turning it into C-parking.  

But then I ordered another pitcher at The Posse, and that plan foundered.

 

One thing I always wondered about, where was the posse West?

[utee94 16065]

48 minutes ago, JimmyJames said:

One thing I always wondered about, where was the posse West?

Rio Grande and 24th but it was gone before I started school at UT.

[APMP 688]

Austin Villa

[Captain Ron 13096]

2 hours ago, JimmyJames said:

One thing I always wondered about, where was the posse West?

What UT said. Though it was never Posse West, just the Posse.

You can spot it in the Rock the Casbah video, second stanza right after "Degenerate the faithful, With that crazy Casbah sound."

[utee94 16065]

Yup, the OG was just called The Posse, and the new one was Posse East. 

[Guest Lobo]

Am I reading the map correctly, the "Domain Stop" on the light rail is still a good 15-20 minute walk from the proposed stadium site.  Maybe a bit more depending on fan egress.  Won't mind it, we do it for football all the time.  Im just picturing logistics (or lack thereof) for some of the busier summer month matches

[Jerry Callo 8952]

The Kramer stop is less than 1/2 mile from the property.  I really depends on if there is access to the property from the north side off of Braker.

[wood 11747]

1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said:

The Kramer stop is less than 1/2 mile from the property.  I really depends on if there is access to the property from the north side off of Braker.

According to this, it will ... 

[Napoleon 8801]

1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said:

The Kramer stop is less than 1/2 mile from the property.  I really depends on if there is access to the property from the north side off of Braker.

A focused, but casual walking speed is 3 mph for an adult. If they are going 1/2 mile, that means that they could complete that distance 6 times in one hour. So divide 60 miles by 6 and you get 10 minutes.

A slower casual walk, perhaps with kids, would be 2 mph. If they are going 1/2 mile, that means that they could complete that distance 4 times in one hour. So divide 60 miles by 4 and you get 15 minutes.

So that walk should take 10 to 15 minutes.

[Napoleon 8801]

46 minutes ago, wood said:

According to this, it will ... 

Event Parking should have a roof (be covered), whether it is one level or more. Then, on top of that roof, there should be 5x5 mini-fields for youth teams, development, and possibly even adult rental/adult leagues.

If you are going to have "affordable housing" nearby, you are going to have kids without nannies and hundreds of expensive lessons & tutors after school to take up their time. These kids might even be looking for an outlet for youthful energy and/or a safe place to play. Having after-school soccer activities would be a smart addition to the local community... and it wouldn't be the worst way to identify young talent.

Hopefully that's already been stated by PSV.

[Buzzrock 15115]

Team name could be:

[Digdogger 1345]

6 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

The Kramer stop is less than 1/2 mile from the property.  I really depends on if there is access to the property from the north side off of Braker.

Right now the only direct route from Kramer Station to the site is along the tracks which is covered in fist sized rocks.  Then you’d have to cross Braker with no light nearby.  It’d probably take right at 10 minutes (I’ve walked it before).  If you want to walk on sidewalks, you’re probably looking at 15-20 minutes (Kramer to Braker).  There’s a connector bus that loops from the station to the Domain, ACC and Pickle, so swinging by the stadium doesn’t seem too indirect on game days.

[Beau Vine 55819]

Can someone explain why you would want to put "affordable housing units" literally right next to a professional sports facility?

[Gardner Barnes 1570]

Can someone explain why you would want to put "affordable housing units" literally right next to a professional sports facility?

So Greg Cesar does not throw a fit and tank the deal.

[Napoleon 8801]

1 hour ago, Beau Vine said:

Can someone explain why you would want to put "affordable housing units" literally right next to a professional sports facility?

Tax payer funded housing for future academy players. 

[skittlebrau 474]

With all the consternation about parking and walking, I mapped out my usual route for Longhorn game day. It’s 1.5 miles from the lot to the stadium. And it never seems all that bad. I don’t know why opponents refused to acknowledge how many similar situations there are with events all over town.

[wood 11747]

30 minutes ago, skittlebrau said:

With all the consternation about parking and walking, I mapped out my usual route for Longhorn game day. It’s 1.5 miles from the lot to the stadium. And it never seems all that bad. I don’t know why opponents refused to acknowledge how many similar situations there are with events all over town.

Yeah mine is about 1 1/4 mile. No big deal. I enjoy the walk, and I actually prefer it over parking closer because it's easier to park and because of all the congestion getting out after the game when you park closer.

Edited August 18, 2018 by wood

[skittlebrau 474]

Same reason here. Traffic is a breeze when we get to the car vs. the disaster that is traffic close in to the stadium. 

[Gardner Barnes 1570]

To be fair, parking more than a mile away is a pain in the ass when you have small kids.

I would assume that a large percentage of the GrassBats FC season ticket base would be families.

Not ideal but also not a big deal.

[Guest Lobo]

So sounds like if they get their shit together, it's 10 minutes for a grown man.  But if I'm taking my family, we're probably talking closer to 20 minutes?  That's along the lines of football, but is certainly something we'll keep in mind before buying tickets.  No fucking way I'm making that drive and dealing with parking in the area.  

[Napoleon 8801]

12 hours ago, Gardner Barnes said:

To be fair, parking more than a mile away is a pain in the ass when you have small kids.

To be fair, small kids are a pain in the ass if they are within a mile of you.

[skittlebrau 474]

7 hours ago, Napoleon said:

To be fair, small kids are a pain in the ass if they are within a mile of you.

This is very true.

I make the walk with two elementary-school aged boys. No big deal, but you do have to walk slower. I just always pack an extra beer or two for the walk if they are coming.

[gsoda3 3358]

The walk from the existing rail station to mckalla is not a nice one. Big street with lots of traffic, non existent sidewalk in some places, and it's industrial. Oh and beer on your walk isn't going to happen.

[wood 11747]

23 minutes ago, skittlebrau said:

This is very true.

I make the walk with two elementary-school aged boys. No big deal, but you do have to walk slower. I just always pack an extra beer or two for the walk if they are coming.

Yep. I've always found that if I give 'em a couple beers for the walk, they're a lot more fun to be around.

[Gucci_Suit 2809]

Austin Futuremen

[futureman 22664]

1 hour ago, Gucci_Suit said:

Austin Futuremen

I’d never be tied to this traveling shit-show

[wood 11747]

21 minutes ago, futureman said:

I’d never be tied to this traveling shit-show

It's already done. You've sealed your fate, made your own bed...

[Deej 77668]

2 hours ago, futureman said:

I’d never be tied to this traveling shit-show

Could be worse. We could have gotten a WNBA team.

[Pasken 1310]

8 hours ago, gsoda3 said:

The walk from the existing rail station to mckalla is not a nice one. Big street with lots of traffic, non existent sidewalk in some places, and it's industrial. Oh and beer on your walk isn't going to happen.

Burnet road is set to get a lot of improvements from the 2016 bond. That corridor is going to be a lot better by the time the stadium opens.