Actually Georgia and Florida already passed similar bills...AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 4:49 pm Let's gooo!! This is *huge* to get us out in front of the competition
Missouri is the first & only state to do this.
"A bill intended to help bring the 2026 World Cup to Kansas City is headed to Gov. Mike Parson's desk.
The legislation, sponsored by @JohnJRizzo, would terminate sales tax collections on World Cup ticket sales if some matches at held at Arrowhead. #moleg"
https://twitter.com/Kacen/status/152484 ... bxlHOSMUgg
World Cup 2026 at Arrowhead?
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Re: World Cup 2026 at Arrowhead?
KC Star said Missouri is the first onekcjak wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 7:56 amActually Georgia and Florida already passed similar bills...AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 4:49 pm Let's gooo!! This is *huge* to get us out in front of the competition
Missouri is the first & only state to do this.
"A bill intended to help bring the 2026 World Cup to Kansas City is headed to Gov. Mike Parson's desk.
The legislation, sponsored by @JohnJRizzo, would terminate sales tax collections on World Cup ticket sales if some matches at held at Arrowhead. #moleg"
https://twitter.com/Kacen/status/152484 ... bxlHOSMUgg
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Here's the FL one. an exemption on admissions to Formula One Grand Prix and Daytona 500 races, and World Cup matches. kcjak I'll take your word for it on the Georgia one.AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 11:22 amKC Star said Missouri is the first onekcjak wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 7:56 amActually Georgia and Florida already passed similar bills...AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 4:49 pm Let's gooo!! This is *huge* to get us out in front of the competition
Missouri is the first & only state to do this.
"A bill intended to help bring the 2026 World Cup to Kansas City is headed to Gov. Mike Parson's desk.
The legislation, sponsored by @JohnJRizzo, would terminate sales tax collections on World Cup ticket sales if some matches at held at Arrowhead. #moleg"
https://twitter.com/Kacen/status/152484 ... bxlHOSMUgg
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/7071
This took literally 90 seconds of Googling so KC Star should have better researched it before making that claim.
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The important thing is that KC is doing this & their prime competition in Boston & DC haven't.freedog wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 1:00 pmHere's the FL one. an exemption on admissions to Formula One Grand Prix and Daytona 500 races, and World Cup matches. kcjak I'll take your word for it on the Georgia one.
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/7071
This took literally 90 seconds of Googling so KC Star should have better researched it before making that claim.
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Re: World Cup 2026 at Arrowhead?
It’s official: the 2026 World Cup host cities will be announced in a ceremony on June 16th in NYC.
Here’s some news- Steven Goff of the Washington Post is reporting it could be up to 12 USA sites chosen instead of the original 10
Here’s some news- Steven Goff of the Washington Post is reporting it could be up to 12 USA sites chosen instead of the original 10
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There will be a local press conference in connection to this on June 16th.AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 12:12 pm It’s official: the 2026 World Cup host cities will be announced in a ceremony on June 16th in NYC.
Here’s some news- Steven Goff of the Washington Post is reporting it could be up to 12 USA sites chosen instead of the original 10
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Im assuming Cincy never had a chance but they could not sell out friendly and a player seems pissed off about it, this game on june 5th might make or break KC, i am hoping its sold out
https://sports.yahoo.com/christian-puli ... 44977.html
https://sports.yahoo.com/christian-puli ... 44977.html
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Not just any player…brewcrew1000 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:43 pm Im assuming Cincy never had a chance but they could not sell out friendly and a player seems pissed off about it, this game on june 5th might make or break KC
https://sports.yahoo.com/christian-puli ... 44977.html
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From the last sentence in that article:
"The USMNT next travels to Kansas City on Thursday for a Sunday friendly against Uruguay. Tickets for that match start at roughly $90, fees included."
I had access to the presale - the cheapest tickets available then were "only" $70. U.S. Soccer is not doing itself any favors.
"The USMNT next travels to Kansas City on Thursday for a Sunday friendly against Uruguay. Tickets for that match start at roughly $90, fees included."
I had access to the presale - the cheapest tickets available then were "only" $70. U.S. Soccer is not doing itself any favors.
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Have to find every penny they can to pay the huge legal fees for the seemingly never ending litigation with the womens national team for equal pay.swid wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:29 pm From the last sentence in that article:
"The USMNT next travels to Kansas City on Thursday for a Sunday friendly against Uruguay. Tickets for that match start at roughly $90, fees included."
I had access to the presale - the cheapest tickets available then were "only" $70. U.S. Soccer is not doing itself any favors.
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Re: World Cup 2026 at Arrowhead?
Grant wahl had another update last week. Summarizing from memory, but basically Boston is falling behind in the three he considers the toss ups.
Still goes with kc last one in, dc/Baltimore next if Canada loses a city, and Boston out.
Still goes with kc last one in, dc/Baltimore next if Canada loses a city, and Boston out.
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Looks pretty much sold out!!brewcrew1000 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:43 pm this game on june 5th might make or break KC, i am hoping its sold out
https://sports.yahoo.com/christian-puli ... 44977.html
Announcer even noted "tremendous atmosphere"
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Good crowdThe U.S. Men’s National Team played 13th-ranked Uruguay to a scoreless draw in front of a sellout crowd of 19,569 on Sunday afternoon at Children’s Mercy Park
https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2022/0 ... -standings
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Official time now: 330-530pm watch party at P&L for the World Cup announcement on June 16th.
Here's what I'm wondering about:
"Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and KC Mayor Quinton Lucas will speak following the announcement."
https://twitter.com/jcmack03/status/153 ... ZIot9oJEFA
Do they know KC is getting it? Because why would you have the LG of Missouri come in and speak "after" the show otherwise..?
Here's what I'm wondering about:
"Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and KC Mayor Quinton Lucas will speak following the announcement."
https://twitter.com/jcmack03/status/153 ... ZIot9oJEFA
Do they know KC is getting it? Because why would you have the LG of Missouri come in and speak "after" the show otherwise..?
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It’s not the Governor so they must not be that confidentAlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:54 pm Official time now: 330-530pm watch party at P&L for the World Cup announcement on June 16th.
Here's what I'm wondering about:
"Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and KC Mayor Quinton Lucas will speak following the announcement."
https://twitter.com/jcmack03/status/153 ... ZIot9oJEFA
Do they know KC is getting it? Because why would you have the LG of Missouri come in and speak "after" the show otherwise..?
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I think Kehoe was the main supporter for the bid from the state.
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Kehoe has been the point man on this from Missouri.normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:00 amIt’s not the Governor so they must not be that confidentAlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:54 pm Official time now: 330-530pm watch party at P&L for the World Cup announcement on June 16th.
Here's what I'm wondering about:
"Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and KC Mayor Quinton Lucas will speak following the announcement."
https://twitter.com/jcmack03/status/153 ... ZIot9oJEFA
Do they know KC is getting it? Because why would you have the LG of Missouri come in and speak "after" the show otherwise..?
Also since I posted that I talked to someone fairly reliable about this event and they said yes they think they’re getting it.
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Just to add to the above, the confidence has been and remains very high from the KC bid team's perspective. The competition with other bid cities has never been an area of emphasis for the KC team -- it's always been about showcasing why KC is a great place to host an event of this magnitude; rather than why other cities are not.AlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:03 amKehoe has been the point man on this from Missouri.normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:00 amIt’s not the Governor so they must not be that confidentAlkaliAxel wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:54 pm Official time now: 330-530pm watch party at P&L for the World Cup announcement on June 16th.
Here's what I'm wondering about:
"Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and KC Mayor Quinton Lucas will speak following the announcement."
https://twitter.com/jcmack03/status/153 ... ZIot9oJEFA
Do they know KC is getting it? Because why would you have the LG of Missouri come in and speak "after" the show otherwise..?
Also since I posted that I talked to someone about this event and they said yes they think they’re getting it.
The relationship developed with FIFA throughout the entire process has been extremely productive and positive. All indications are promising -- we'll see what happens on Thursday.
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It does probably help that
1. Apparently Bostons bid has fallen off due to its hostile local government
2. DC had the stadium debacle and had to move to Baltimore
3. KC hasn’t had any issues
1. Apparently Bostons bid has fallen off due to its hostile local government
2. DC had the stadium debacle and had to move to Baltimore
3. KC hasn’t had any issues
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Besides the lack of transit, hotel rooms, distance to stadium/airport, etc.