Just wanted to start a thread to see peoples thoughts and reactions. Think Calgary could support a new professional soccer team?
Next season (2011) FC Edmonton is starting in the NASL (2nd tier below MLS). Toronto has had a somewhat successful run in MLS, Vancouver is moving up from NASL to MLS in 2011. The Montreal Impact have a solid fan base and are moving up to MLS in 2012. Ottawa and Halifax have both been rumoured to be getting new teams. The Canadian Nutrilite Championship should be more exciting than ever next year, with all 4 pro Canadian teams playing for Canada's spot in the CONCACAF champions league.
The last pro team was the Storm/Mustangs and only averaged 674 people at McMahon, and haven't been around since 2004. So with interest in Soccer in Canada seeming to be at an all time high, could Calgary support a pro team?