OT: Other Buffalo Sports (Bandits, Beauts, Bisons, NCAA Basketball and Football)

[Jim Bob]

To be clear, the MLS isn't going to be involved in this. The "top" league a team can get promoted to would be a supposed top division league ran by the USL (USL Division One) competing with MLS.

In reality it likely would be the 2nd tier league in the US with the other two USL leagues being tier 3 and 4, with the MLS remaining the clear top league (and continuing on without promotion/relegation). MLS teams are already in the most attractive markets with established media contracts.

Absolutely.

But, this news is an interesting twist and may see the USL run where the NASL 2.0 walked.

It certainly will test all the NA soccer fans that feel like Pro-Rel will make huge inroads to increasing the interest in NA pro mens soccer. I have been skeptical about Pro-Rel being that impactful in the past. So, it will be very interesting to see how this all plays out.

Personally, I would love to see the three level USL pyramid thrive due to Pro-Rel. Especially since it will mess with the soccer oligarchs involved with the MLS-Soccer United Marketing-US Soccer axis of power.

 

[Mike McDermott]

And We’re right back at it tonight in Albany.

 

[Zman5778]

Bandits getting goalied a bit here...............

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Bandits getting goalied a bit here...............

Just a wee bit. Still got it to OT but man, so many chances they just couldn't convert.

Still a game up with the tiebreaker for 1st.

 

[Tsujimoto]

Late season schedule has not been kind with the back-to-backs. Hell of a performance by the Albany goaltender tonight. He stood on his head all night.

 

[Jim Bob]

I wasn't sure where to throw this one. But, that quote is hilarious.

The background for people that aren't into lacrosse, Philly has the 1st overall pick and everyone expects Cornell's CJ Kirst will be the pick.

And California just traded for the 3rd overall pick while owning the 2nd overall pick as their natural pick. So, the California GM was asked about trading up and he said he'd call.

I hope Tierney actually told Joe Spallina that.





California's new GM is also the father of one of the top prospects for the 2026 Draft in Syracuse's Joey Spallina.

This talk about knowing some guys with burners that crap on Joey regularly was awesome.

The jokes about Joe tanking the season to take Joey 1OV next year was funny, too.

 

[Mike McDermott]

Matt looks like his reaction time is very slow so far tonight.

 

[Chainshot]

Are we finally seeing age catch up to Vinc?

 

[Mike McDermott]

 

[Mike McDermott]

Are we finally seeing age catch up to Vinc?

I think age a little but also the schedule. So many bye weeks early season and none in several weeks with two back to back weekends are not easy in this league.

 

[Mike McDermott]

Nanticoke getting hit in the head going uncalled happens at minimum 5 times a game.