| Ka-pi96 said: Sounds like they are just trying to do it the European way to me. |
It makes sense in Europe where population density is high and there are thousands of different teams already. In the USA there are 325 million people and in Canada there are 35 million people and both populations are widely dispersed.
Here's an example... Over 7 million people live across upstate New York. The only MLS team in the state plays in the Bronx. It can take upwards of 5 hours to drive downstate for many of those residents. It takes less time to drive from Buffalo, NY to Columbus, OH than from Buffalo to the Bronx. If NYCFC were to affiliate themselves with the Rochester Rhinos they suddenly reach millions of more fans who, if they continue to follow players through the system, will be watching and supporting NYCFC. The affiliation also gives NYCFC more news coverage upstate where it is currently scarce.
"On my business card I am a corporate president. In my mind I am a game developer. But in my heart I am a gamer." - Satoru Iwata
