Real Madrid and RSL Soccer Academy

Deuce · 05-09-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RSL Punk

Me too, especially because:

1) Beckham is already starting his own branded academies in the states, and

2) He's on the record as being in favor of finishing his career in the US.

Now, before everyone gets all bigsoccer on me, I know that's a ways off. But couple that with Donovan's also-somewhat-fuzzy "I'd like to play here" comments and you could maybe, just barely see an RSL in say five years with both Beckham and Landycakes. That'd draw a few crowds, wouldn't it? (I can dream about a Beckham-to-Ballouchy-to-Donovan goal, can't I?)

Beckhams swan song is not that far off! maybe 4 years or less.
I believe if Beckham comes to the US it will be in a big market... considering he has his soccer academy in L.A. and he is married to "Posh Spice" I would bet he is going to L.A. but there is a New York connection as well.

You have to also consider he is on record as saying he wants to finish his career with the galacticos AND he wants to finish his career in England.

He is nearly as dependable as Donovan's future in Germany !

SoccerPrime · 05-10-2006, 05:42 AM

This story isn't new. Real Madrid has been rumored to start an academy and eventually field a MLS team in Miami for about 2 years.

I am worried, as others have pointed out, that if RM starts an academy in Utah, it might detract from RSL's own development plans.

Stucki · 05-10-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

This story isn't new. Real Madrid has been rumored to start an academy and eventually field a MLS team in Miami for about 2 years.

I am worried, as others have pointed out, that if RM starts an academy in Utah, it might detract from RSL's own development plans.

If it is a partnership between the two clubs, how would that detract?

SoccerPrime · 05-10-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stucki

If it is a partnership between the two clubs, how would that detract?

I was being vague on purpose, but RSL FM on BS mentioned that RM could just use the "partnership" to get a foothold in the market and take the players that RSL could use on their team.

Just a contrary POV.

Jose Luis Luviano · 09-01-2006, 04:31 PM

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_4273347

More on the academy.

Aerick · 09-01-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose Luis Luviano

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_4273347

More on the academy.

Holy Crap! That's awesome! I wonder how much it would cost to have one of your kids go there? Or if they'll strictly be on the look-out for raw talent and hand out "scholarships"!

Merrill · 09-01-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Aerick

Holy Crap! That's awesome! I wonder how much it would cost to have one of your kids go there? Or if they'll strictly be on the look-out for raw talent and hand out "scholarships"!

I think scholarships are what we're talking about here. They will be scouting for the best young talent in the world to come here and train in the academy.

xlyte · 09-01-2006, 07:33 PM

and its great to see that RSL retains the rights to sign any of the players which dispells some fo the earlier myths

Jose Luis Luviano · 09-01-2006, 09:28 PM

If the academic part of the school is a Jordan District Charter School, that objection about redevelopment money goes away.

GeNioS · 09-01-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose Luis Luviano

If the academic part of the school is a Jordan District Charter School, that objection about redevelopment money goes away.

Pass me the joint.......