MLS in San Antonio

Crocketteers Official Statement: Past, Present and Future. docs.google.com/document/d/14j…

It was 20 years ago today. Stars & Rapids wanted to play. They’ve been going in & out of style. That night guaranteed to raise a smile. So may I introduce to you The act you’ve known all these years. A historic night left a market with more demand. 03.27.04 @TXsoccerjournal

Why are my ears suddenly burning?

A beautiful sight to behold 🤩 #CHAMP210NS

PSA: all those who have followed MLSinSA since our launch in 2013 are invited (even encouraged) to go follow @copatejas - the statewide Supporters-driven trophies for the best in Texas in MLS & USL Championship. The Shield includes NWSL. Details at copatejas.com. 🙏

Time for a Texas showdown 🤠 We’re hosting @FCDallas in a preseason match on February 12! Get a two-game bundle to that match and our @USLChampionship home opener starting at $20! The match is included in season ticket packages. 🎟 sanantoniofc.com/specials #Defend210

To be accurate, the original quote referenced bringing MLS to SA. We know it didn’t happen. However, the quote has been used by the club in the years since 2015.

We in the Supporters Community have been in full vocal support of SAFC for 4 seasons & can’t wait for 2020. But it’s time to remember Dec. 23, 2015. Just because you’re in a minor league doesn’t mean you can’t accomplish something major. Time for SAFC to make club history. 7/7

So if the last 2 seasons are the floor, what’s the ceiling? How about?: ✅ win @copatejas before finishing Top 3 in the West before winning the West before winning the USL title in Toyota Field (before we storm the field - remember that?) Isn’t that the highest level in USL? 6/7

Congrats to new coach @alenmarcina1979 & we’re supporting him 100% to get SAFC far into the 2020 playoffs. The club has been there once (2017) in 4 seasons. Austin & El Paso made the 2019 playoffs & EP played in the Western Conference finals - both in their 1st seasons. 5/7

So what is the highest level in SA? You think it’s a mid-table club that doesn’t make the @USLChampionship playoffs? Me neither. As a career @SanAntonioFC Supporter & STM, I remain optimistic this club can & will win championships. 4/7

Spurs executive Rick Pych said that day: “We’re excited to continue the growth of soccer in SA (taking over from the Scorpions)... We look forward to bringing the highest level of soccer to SA.” (Express News) Not singling out Rick - that was SS&E’s official position. 3/7

All on the podium promised a future as bright as that unusually warm day. There was talk of SSE’s NBA titles, championship pedigree & reputation. So you know, I found print coverage of that day in the SA Public Library archives (microfiche). 2/7

We’re rapidly approaching the 4th anniversary - Dec. 23, 2015 - when @SpursSports_ENT held a presser on Toyota Field as it slid into the driver’s seat for the SA football (soccer) community. There were SS&E executives, city & county politicians & many of you in attendance. 1/7

We’re setting up at the @RefineryRooftop for tonight’s celebration of our New Voices Under 30. It’ll be a great time with an exciting and energetic group! #SBJNVU30

Remember this event well. Lot's of Crocketteers involved in this event. Some would say this game is the reason San Antonio now has pro soccer. Many great soccer players played in this match.

Today’s the 15th anniversary of San Antonio’s 1st MLS exhibition game - we commemorate the historic event that initially revealed the city’s enduring support for The Beautiful Game

Statement from PSV regarding the petition basically mirrors previous statements from Richard Suttle and @MayorAdler. #AustinFC

Statement from Friends of McKalla on #mls2atx stadium petition certification. #atxcouncil

Significant development in Austin