Thread: Show me the $$$-March Madness
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Old Sat Nov 19, 2011, 01:49pm
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... It's not your father's football. If I didn't read it, I wouldn't believe it. You can't make this stuff up. Now here's a real surprise:

MLS average attendance higher than NBA and NHL
From your very article.

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The strong numbers at the season’s onset are a positive sign, but they are slightly deceptive. Obviously, opening day attendance is going to be high, and history has shown they will go down as the season progresses. When considering the NBA or NHL, those leagues have over 50 mores games on their schedule, allowing for greater profits. Also, the majority of MLS games take place on the weekend, making it convenient for a family event when coupled with the low costs. That’s great, but the league doesn’t have the elasticity to raise ticket prices, hold more games during the middle of the week, or add a couple more to the schedule.
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