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May 11, 2007
The future of San Jose is in David Beckham???
We wanted to share an e-mail that SSV member Carl Desousa sent to San Jose's elected officials. The "Subject" line of his e-mail was the headline you see above. Here's the rest:
Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and city council officials,Please, please, take time to understand what a soccer specific stadium can potentially do for our great city.
The amount of soccer loyalists are many in the bay area. The potential for increased revenue and prosperity is sadly and grossly underestimated.
When David Beckham joins MLS next month the future of the most popular sport in the world will forever change in the US. The timing for San Jose couldn’t be better. The wave of interest in this great sport is on the increase. I’ve been a San Jose resident since 1966 and I can’t describe how long myself and others have longed for our city to participate in pro-soccer like the wonderful days of the old Earthquakes.
My kids play it, my neighbors kids play it. Our family watches the English Premier League regularly and now EPL players coming in to the MLS! All the signs are pointing for a new future for MLS. San Jose would lose out on a historic wave of change and growth if our leaders can’t see the opportunity at hand.
The EPL alone is a multi-billion dollar business because it has a rich history and fanatic fan base. San Jose has great soccer history and can easily tap into enthusiasts like myself who don’t want to see the beautiful game tarnished by worn and battered football fields. It’s a proven concept--just look at what is happening in Toronto! Local soccer supporters are packing their new soccer stadium.
Please take the time to study this most critical opportunity.
San Jose needs a soccer stadium!
Well said, Carl. The one line that really sticks out for us is this: "San Jose would lose out on a historic wave of change and growth if our leaders can’t see the opportunity at hand." Sums things up pretty well.
Posted by Jay at May 11, 2007 06:35 AM
Comments
I had been crying out loud for our city to build a stadium for the community who like my self like to enjoy an afternoon at a sport facility. Last week I went to PacBell park, it was my first visit there, although I don't like the weather in the cit, I really enjoy my stay there. I cannot imagine how much fun would be to have this type of atmosphere in our city that has a larger population and much better weather; it is time to bring professional sports to San Jose.
Posted by: Ramon Garcia at July 4, 2007 05:16 PM
Ramon, thanks for the comment and welcome to the blog. We hope to have more information on the return of the Earthquakes soon, and we appreciate your support for a new stadium.
Posted by: Jay Hipps, SSV at July 4, 2007 05:45 PM