L.A. stadium developers seek World Cup; NFL

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Developers of a new NFL stadium on a hilly strip of land east of Los Angeles are sketching out plans for a second high-profile use for the venue: World Cup soccer.

Architects for Majestic Realty Co. said Monday they were tweaking the design of the stadium to incorporate field measurements and bleacher configurations based on guidelines from World Cup organizer FIFA.

The news came amid possible competition from sports and entertainment powerhouse AEG, which is deciding whether to build a stadium in downtown Los Angeles to lure an NFL franchise.

Dan Meis, principal stadium architect for Majestic, said he can adjust his plans further to include additional guidelines FIFA may release ahead of the 2018 and 2022 games that are being sought by the United States.

"Because we're building a new stadium, we could incorporate anything FIFA could want," said Meis, who has designed sports arenas in North America, Europe and Asia.

Los Angeles is among 12 U.S. cities that would vie to host soccer matches if FIFA's executive committee votes on Dec. 2 to give the games to the United States.

A message left seeking comment from the USA Bid Committee, which is organizing the effort to host the World Cup, was not immediately returned.

Majestic has the necessary approvals to build its 75,000-seat stadium about 15 miles east of Los Angeles but has said it will not begin construction until it secures a team.
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AEG owns Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worl ... -world-cup
 
If LA could snag the World Cup I think it would be the biggest and most stupendous sporting event the world has ever seen. Aside from the interest in futbol having grown exponentially in this country over the past few years the venues have greatly improved as well. Think about preliminary matches in Philly, DC, NY, Chicago and Dallas. I don't think anyone does grand scale like the US. The market is ripe here as well, sponsers would advertise like a Super Bowl. This event could put soccer over the top in this country and place it among the major sports in terms of interest and and $$$.
 
I'm super excited for the vote in December. Crossing my fingers for Nashville to win a World Cup site.
 
vcubanana said:
I'm super excited for the vote in December. Crossing my fingers for Nashville to win a World Cup site.
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Nashville and the World Cup?
Sounds like a whole new routine for Jeff Foxworthy!
 
Not hatin' on the little city on the banks of the Cumberland, but as it is not exactly known as a sports town and has a population of under a mil, don't you think having a World Cup prelim there is just a bit grandiose?
 
ViCtorioUs said:
Not hatin' on the little city on the banks of the Cumberland, but as it is not exactly known as a sports town and has a population of under a mil, don't you think having a World Cup prelim there is just a bit grandiose?
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Are you serious? Not a sports town. If Nashville, Tennessee can support a hockey team they can support anything. On top of that the Titans current streak of sellouts is 11 seasons (Every season since they have been in Nashville. 124 games).

Sure it's not NYC, LA, DC, or Miami, but It's an awesome city for the World Cup. Great for tourists and a pretty central location. You gotta start somewhere Vic, and i love the moves they are making. Few cities deserve the venue more than Nashville......Maybe Richmond!
 
Alright, I concede your point and promise to never disparage Music City again. :lol:
 
ViCtorioUs said:
Alright, I concede your point and promise to never disparage Music City again. :lol:
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Naww, I don't mind the criticism, but a lot of people assume it's some hick town with nothing going on. And then I ask them when the last time they were there. Usually people just don't know, or haven't been there in the past ten years.
 
Yeah Nashville is actually a gorgeous city with an incredibly vibrant downtown. There's a ton going on there. Opryland Hotel is one the most gorgeous Hotel's in the country. Nightlife is incredible. So much to see and do... Oh and not to mention Southwest Airlines serves BNA as mini-hub and has tons of daily flights in and out on the cheap.
 
US gets the World Cup, no doubt it LA will have multiple games, and at least one will be at the Rose Bowl, if not the final. Hard to find a stadium with more history than that one. Has any other stadium in the world hosted two world cup finals?
 
Jwetzel said:
US gets the World Cup, no doubt it LA will have multiple games, and at least one will be at the Rose Bowl, if not the final. Hard to find a stadium with more history than that one. Has any other stadium in the world hosted two world cup finals?
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Sadly the Mexicans have beaten us to it. Azteca Stadium hosted the 70 and 86 finals.

http://www.ukgrounds.co.uk/gewcs.html
 
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