OT: Locomotive to play

[JCorona]

Does Indianapolis have a chance at MLS? Yes compared to EP who really doesn't. Indy will have to get in line. At the moment it's a long line.

Future MLS expansion: September 2021 - Soccer Stadium Digest

2024 MLS expansion, and, specifically, a 30th team, is a subject of conversation in MLS circles. Welcome to your ranking of expansion options.

soccerstadiumdigest.com

Could be over a decade before they're considered.

 

[NoNCAAWinsSince1992]

Despite MLS doubts, Indy Eleven focuses to springboard off 2019 — 'our best year to date'

The Eleven are coming off their best season to date.

www.indystar.com

Not talking about relegation/promotion. His new team has been applying to be an MLS expansion team and if he can rally a good amount of fan support, leverage their new stadium, and shake the right hands, they could be in line to be an MLS franchise.

Yes, but your point to say he could get them to MLS is not accurate.

 

[bamfor]

Yes, but your point to say he could get them to MLS is not accurate.

Let me reiterate, if Mark does well, wins, and builds up their profile then it could be what they need to push them over the edge and have the MLS accept their invite. Them winning championships at this level matters, since it would show they are already a successful organization.

either way, good luck to him and thanks for the memories

 

[OsoFromELP]

Feeling Lowry: El Paso & Locomotive FC Down, But Sky's the Limit

The longer it's around, the more it can connect with a soccer-loving community, the plainer it is that the ceiling for Locomotive FC is nowhere in sight.

krod.com

 

[Minerforlife]

MLS expansion has nothing to do with on field performance. It has to do with amount of corporate sponsors, per capita income and most important but most overlooked existence of a regional sports network. Indy does fit that last criteria well. Bally Sports Indiana only has a deal with one professional team: The Pacers. They would love the added content an MLS team would provide. Indy is in the running but certainly not one of the favorites to land one of the final MLS expansion slots.

 

[OsoFromELP]

Indy Eleven Installs Mark Lowry as Head Coach

England Native Set to Lead Indiana’s Team to Success Following Three Standout Seasons at the Helm of El Paso Locomotive FC

www.indyeleven.com

 

[Minerinciter]

 

[NoNCAAWinsSince1992]

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That’s a AA baseball stadium that the soccer team plans on using. Not a soccer stadium being built for a soccer team.

 

[axingfools1]