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Birmingham USL announcement tomorrow!
Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:30 pm
B'ham folks, are y'all aware of the announcement tomorrow afternoon at Good People brewing? Looks like the long rumored USL team is finally here 
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Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:36 pm to bodask42
Hey, good for them. I might be able to swing a few matches when they get that going.
Exciting to see markets in the South catching the fever.
Exciting to see markets in the South catching the fever.
Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:39 pm to bodask42
Any rumors about potential stadium?
Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:44 pm to pvilleguru
None that I've heard of really. Only thing that makes sense, but I've heard might not happen, is if they were to play on UAB's soccer field. I'd be totally down for that. UAB just redid that field/facility a year or two ago and it would be downtown instead of the middle of no where that the Hammers currently play.
ETA: I hope it is the Hammers brand that is carried over though. Based off of trends in other cities with expansions I have a feeling it won't be. But the Hammers have done a lot for sport in Birmingham and their logo/color scheme is cool so I would like to see it continue on.
ETA: I hope it is the Hammers brand that is carried over though. Based off of trends in other cities with expansions I have a feeling it won't be. But the Hammers have done a lot for sport in Birmingham and their logo/color scheme is cool so I would like to see it continue on.
This post was edited on 8/7/17 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 10:24 am to bodask42
welcome 
Posted on 8/8/17 at 12:21 pm to bodask42
so excited for this! A buddy of mine was talking yesterday about the possibility of them using UAB's new soccer field, but he said it only seats like 2100. I just don't think that's large enough for the future team. I think this will help propel the new stadium forward.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 12:24 pm to Doldil
If the Barons owners are involved, I could see them using their stadium.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 12:34 pm to pvilleguru
too much overlap in the season I would imagine to make that a real possibility. Although if they had a way to successfully convert it in a timely manor then maybe. We've seen what happens when you try and squeeze a soccer field into a baseball stadium (NYCFC) and it's not pretty.
*ETA* I just read an article stating they would start in the 2019 season. That should be more than enough time to figure out where to play / get a new stadium.
*ETA* I just read an article stating they would start in the 2019 season. That should be more than enough time to figure out where to play / get a new stadium.
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 3:35 pm to Doldil
Not a traditional soccer fan, but I am excited for this. I think a stand alone soccer field downtown would be fun.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 5:30 pm to AUCE05
It's official! Team will begin playing in 2019.
As to where this leaves the Hammers, I'm not sure. The USL Birmingham page says...
As to where this leaves the Hammers, I'm not sure. The USL Birmingham page says...
quote:
Q: How does this affect the Birmingham Hammers — and what is your relationship with them?
A: The Birmingham Hammers organization has long been a vocal, volunteer, grassroots proponent of bringing pro soccer to Birmingham — and they’ve succeeded. Their passion and dedication to igniting local interest played an integral part in the selection of Magic City for a USL team.
The Hammers will now proudly be part of the USL Birmingham family, and they will be integral in determining the brand. They plan to play in the PDL next year and will launch the USL team for the 2019 season. This is an exciting time for all involved, and we look forward to seeing the various ways the Hammers’ members will be integrated into the new club moving forward.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 5:37 pm to pvilleguru
Posted on 8/8/17 at 5:38 pm to pvilleguru
Owners are Jeff Logan, James Outland, and Lee Styslinger III
Posted on 8/8/17 at 5:58 pm to pvilleguru
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Owners are Jeff Logan, James Outland, and Lee Styslinger III
Who are they/how are they connected to the city?
Posted on 8/8/17 at 6:06 pm to bodask42
Barons I think.
ETA: correct me if I am wrong, but this might be the highest pro team the city has had, minus the Stallons I guess. Barons AA baseball is so boring.
ETA: correct me if I am wrong, but this might be the highest pro team the city has had, minus the Stallons I guess. Barons AA baseball is so boring.
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 6:17 pm to bodask42
Jeff Logan is an owner of the Barons, CEO of Seek Publishing, and is on the boards of BASS Holdings and MCM Technologies.
James Outland is a founding partner of New Capital Partners and is on the board of about 20 other companies.
Lee Styslinger III is chairman and CEO of Altec Inc. Serves on the boards of Regions Financial Corporation (RF), Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), Workday (WDAY), Harvard Business School, Children’s Hospital, and the Altec/Styslinger Foundation. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Styslinger also serves on the boards of the United States Olympic Ski Team as well as the International Tennis Hall of Fame. As a member of Augusta National Golf Club he chairs the Par 3 Contest and the Admissions and Credentials Committee for the Masters Tournament.
Lee Styslinger was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President’s Export Council from 2006-2008, advising the President on trade policy.
James Outland is a founding partner of New Capital Partners and is on the board of about 20 other companies.
Lee Styslinger III is chairman and CEO of Altec Inc. Serves on the boards of Regions Financial Corporation (RF), Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), Workday (WDAY), Harvard Business School, Children’s Hospital, and the Altec/Styslinger Foundation. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Styslinger also serves on the boards of the United States Olympic Ski Team as well as the International Tennis Hall of Fame. As a member of Augusta National Golf Club he chairs the Par 3 Contest and the Admissions and Credentials Committee for the Masters Tournament.
Lee Styslinger was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President’s Export Council from 2006-2008, advising the President on trade policy.
This post was edited on 8/8/17 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 8/8/17 at 6:24 pm to pvilleguru
quote:
Lee Styslinger III is chairman and CEO of Altec Inc. Serves on the boards of Regions Financial Corporation (RF), Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), Workday (WDAY), Harvard Business School, Children’s Hospital, and the Altec/Styslinger Foundation. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Styslinger also serves on the boards of the United States Olympic Ski Team as well as the International Tennis Hall of Fame. As a member of Augusta National Golf Club he chairs the Par 3 Contest and the Admissions and Credentials Committee for the Masters Tournament.
Lee Styslinger was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President’s Export Council from 2006-2008, advising the President on trade policy.
He clearly made better life choices than I did.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 7:23 pm to AUCE05
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ETA: correct me if I am wrong, but this might be the highest pro team the city has had, minus the Stallons I guess. Barons AA baseball is so boring.
Yea pretty much the highest. USL is basically the clear cut 2nd tier of soccer now so only one are below the MLS. More analogous to AAA baseball I guess.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 8:18 pm to AUCE05
quote:
Barons AA baseball is so boring.
What in the frick is wrong w/ minor league baseball? Great beer specials, cheap tickets, etc.
Minor league baseball is freaking awesome if you actually take advantage of it.
Posted on 8/8/17 at 8:22 pm to McCaigBro69
quote:The baseball part of it.
What in the frick is wrong w/ minor league baseball?
Posted on 8/8/17 at 8:23 pm to pvilleguru
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The baseball part of it.
At least there has to be a winner at the end of every single professional baseball game.
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