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Atlanta United practice field deal with DeKalb revealed

A proposed deal for practice soccer fields and a corporate headquarters for Atlanta United FC would cost DeKalb County an estimated $12 million, 41 acres of government land and tax considerations, according to a pending agreement.

The $30 million soccer complex would be built near the intersection of Interstate 285 and Memorial Drive, behind the DeKalb Jail.

In exchange, the team owned by Arthur Blank would build a 3,500-seat stadium, three outdoor practice fields and a corporate headquarters. Additional fields and an indoor training facility could be built later. Ownership of the land and facilities would revert to the county after 30 years.

The proposed agreement, obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday, is scheduled for a vote of the DeKalb Commission on Tuesday.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Garber Facebook Q&A

 

[tim.mbp]

Really hope the South Boston stadium goes through.

 

[Osorio]

Penedo is leaving the Galaxy?

 

[Dr Campino]

Penedo is leaving the Galaxy?

Yeah, what the hell?

...Can we have him?

 

[Cystm]

Crazy.

Jaime Penedo and L.A. Galaxy surprisingly decide to call it quits

 

[The Chosen One]

Crazy.

Jaime Penedo and L.A. Galaxy surprisingly decide to call it quits

NOOOOOOOOO!

We just got less juiced.

Man this sucks. Penedo has been fantastic the last two seasons and he had an excellent Gold Cup. I was really looking forward to him coming back.

 

[xbhaskarx]

All Star game already started, missed the first few minutes...

lineup

#FreeBenny
#MastroeniOut

 

[Cystm]

Penedo just tweeted this:

Jaime Penedo ‏@JaimePenedo26 2h2 hours ago

A Veces las circunstacias del presente te hacen tomar decisiones radicales, que el CORAZÓN no las aprueba pero la RAZÓN y el ORGULLO si. JP

 

[Osorio]

In other words, "Sometimes the present circumstances compel you to make radical decisions, ones that the heart does not approve but reason and pride do."

 

[ZZMitch]

In other words, "Sometimes the present circumstances compel you to make radical decisions, ones that the heart does not approve but reason and pride do."

I wonder if he has a personal feud with Dos Santos lol

 

[B-Dubs]

I wonder if he has a personal feud with Dos Santos lol

Maybe he had a falling out with Arena, or it could be a family thing like with Ishizaki.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

LA can have M'Bolhi. I hear he's a pretty good keeper

Spoiler

someone, anyone plz take him

 

[Osorio]

I wonder if he has a personal feud with Dos Santos lol

That seems possible. Pretty lame if true.

I hope he stays in MLS at least.

 

[Osorio]

Maybe it's not a feud with Dos Santos, but that he will be irritated by the larger Mexican presence at Galaxy home games.

Penedo to Columbus.

 

[Cystm]

This is so awkward to watch. I think I am out like Seinfeld.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Well would you look at that

 

[Osorio]

This is so awkward to watch. I think I am out like Seinfeld.

Getting the 4th official's opinion is revolutionary though.

 

[American Eskimo]

Is that the same Peter Moore?

That guy gets around

 

[xbhaskarx]

That was a pretty nice few minutes of possession...

 

[smokeandmirrors]

That was a pretty nice few minutes of possession...

Can we just put USMNT shirts on all of them? We could use that...

 

[The Chosen One]

I missed the beginning. Is Yedlin on the roster list for the Spurs?

 

[Dr Campino]

That Rimando kid is pretty good. Bright future.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Besler with a nice shout out to StevieG

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

WTF

 

[The Chosen One]

Harry Kane is real

 

[The Chosen One]

Dat Zardes first touch... smh

 

[xbhaskarx]

I always thought of Dax McCarty as a B teamer (although lately he hasn't even been getting called into January camp), but maybe it's time to give him another shot...

 

[B-Dubs]

I always thought of Dax McCarty as a B teamer (although lately he hasn't even been getting called into January camp), but maybe it's time to give him another shot...

He's really been killing it for the Red Bulls this season, he deserves a call up.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Garber mentions instant replay... I'd need to know how that works before I decide whether I love or hate it.

 

[Osorio]

He's really been killing it for the Red Bulls this season, he deserves a call up.

I dunno where our team would be without him. And he used to be awful moving the ball forward, now he's even developed his attacking skills.

That trade with DeRo has to be one of the best in franchise history.

 

[xbhaskarx]

That trade with DeRo has to be one of the best in franchise history.

At the end of that season it was looking like one of the most lopsided trades, in favor of DC. DeRo was ridiculous all season, won MVP... I believe he even embarrassed McCarty pretty badly on a goal just a few weeks after the trade.

 

[B-Dubs]

Garber mentions instant replay... I'd need to know how that works before I decide whether I love or hate it.

I could see it being integrated for penalty kicks pretty easily. It's not like everyone doesn't stand around and argue with the refs for like 4 minutes after the call anyway. There's usually enough time for us to see the replay a couple of times, no excuse for them not to use the time themselves.

I dunno where our team would be without him. And he used to be awful moving the ball forward, now he's even developed his attacking skills.

That trade with DeRo has to be one of the best in franchise history.

Amen, he really needs a call up. He's exactly what Klinsmann is looking for.

 

[Osorio]

At the end of that season it was looking like one of the most lopsided trades, in favor of DC. DeRo was ridiculous all season, won MVP... I believe he even embarrassed McCarty pretty badly on a goal just a few weeks after the trade.

This is true. I was heated when it was first announced, but DeRo really wasn't working with Henry when he was here. Over time that trade has worked out beautifully.

 

[Cornballer]

I'd be down with McCarty getting a look alongside Bradley in center midfield for the US. Cameron-Bradley, too. It'd be great to have a two-way player in that position instead of a true destroyer in certain situations.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Second half lineup:

No idea what Mastroeni is thinking on the right side... maybe Juninho and Finlay are switched.

I guess we're about to find out of a team with multiple Rapids players can win a game.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Yedlin the token American sub who won't be with the first team, taking Julian Green's place from the previous ASG...

What's worse, these Eurosnobs doing Spurs chants, or that they're doing them in a British accent?

 

[The Chosen One]

Harry Kane was captain?

 

[xbhaskarx]

Oh man that was nice from Ethan Finlay

http://gfycat.com/FilthySilentChicken

 

[Clydefrog]

MLS WINS

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Those were some filthy runs near the end of the game. Finlay was awesome.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Kaka finally one the most important award. He can finally retire

 

[Cystm]

Are you impressed with MLS?

 

[Cornballer]

Are you impressed with MLS?

The original still reigns supreme.

 

[xbhaskarx]

I always thought of Dax McCarty as a B teamer (although lately he hasn't even been getting called into January camp), but maybe it's time to give him another shot...

Armchair Analyst: MLS All-Stars top Tottenham Hotspur as Kaká shines brightest

This year, in the first half, it was McCarty's job, and he was stellar.
He completed 26 of his 28 passes, had two tackles, three recoveries and three interceptions.

 

[Meier]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wBR7kLH_-o

More extended look at the Drogba arrival. Impressive stuff, Montreal.

 

[Esch]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wBR7kLH_-o

More extended look at the Drogba arrival. Impressive stuff, Montreal.

But Drogba won't boost the profile of the league or Montreal right?

think you'll get a kick out of this lol. Those ivorians are hyped as hell.

 

[Cystm]

Good to see the enthusiasm Montreal has for Drogba.


Gilberto is surely going to receive a similar reception next week.










































lol.

 

[Osorio]

I wonder what player would get me so hyped I'd greet them at the airport.

Doesn't seem like a NJ/NY thing to do.

 

[B-Dubs]

I wonder what player would get me so hyped I'd greet them at the airport.

Doesn't seem like a NJ/NY thing to do.

I think the only way it would happen is if a NYer did well in MLS on a NY team, went off to Europe to become the next Messi/Ronaldo and then came back to play for a local team.