D1 2007: Fort Lauderdale calqué sur l'Impact?
Publié : 28 octobre 2005 6:13
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/colu ... sports-col
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Rodger said he met with Montreal Manic (sic) owner Joey Saputo and former Strikers star Ray Hudson, among others, to discuss a business plan responsible for the Manic averaging 11,176 fans this season. The plan, which the Saputo family put in place in 2003, would have the new Strikers operate as a non-profit organization, much the way a charity does.
The easy punch line, of course, is that all soccer teams in the U.S. and Canada are non-profit because none of them make money. The difference under the Montreal model is there's no illusion to the contrary. What makes it work, according to Rodger, is that monies spent by owners, sponsors and even season-ticket holders are, in effect, tax-deductible donations.
With giving to the Manic now an act of charity, the club has seen a dramatic jump in corporate sponsorships and attendance. Since becoming a non-profit in 2003, the Manic has more than doubled its crowd, adding 2,000 fans in each of the past three seasons.
"They're filling their building with sponsors buying tickets and giving them to their employees," Rodger said. "Also, as a non-profit, the team puts money back into the community. One of the things this does is it builds the basis for a true community team. They have a lot of families at their games. This is very, very appealing. This is what we're going to pursue."
In May, the Saputos anteed up half the cost to build a $15 million, 13,500-seat stadium that will open in 2007.
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Rodger said under the Saputo plan the new Strikers would need up to five "founders" to bankroll the operation over five years. If Rodger succeeds, it would be the fourth team to play at Lockhart since the Strikers moved to Minnesota 22 years ago.
Extraits:
Rodger said he met with Montreal Manic (sic) owner Joey Saputo and former Strikers star Ray Hudson, among others, to discuss a business plan responsible for the Manic averaging 11,176 fans this season. The plan, which the Saputo family put in place in 2003, would have the new Strikers operate as a non-profit organization, much the way a charity does.
The easy punch line, of course, is that all soccer teams in the U.S. and Canada are non-profit because none of them make money. The difference under the Montreal model is there's no illusion to the contrary. What makes it work, according to Rodger, is that monies spent by owners, sponsors and even season-ticket holders are, in effect, tax-deductible donations.
With giving to the Manic now an act of charity, the club has seen a dramatic jump in corporate sponsorships and attendance. Since becoming a non-profit in 2003, the Manic has more than doubled its crowd, adding 2,000 fans in each of the past three seasons.
"They're filling their building with sponsors buying tickets and giving them to their employees," Rodger said. "Also, as a non-profit, the team puts money back into the community. One of the things this does is it builds the basis for a true community team. They have a lot of families at their games. This is very, very appealing. This is what we're going to pursue."
In May, the Saputos anteed up half the cost to build a $15 million, 13,500-seat stadium that will open in 2007.
...
Rodger said under the Saputo plan the new Strikers would need up to five "founders" to bankroll the operation over five years. If Rodger succeeds, it would be the fourth team to play at Lockhart since the Strikers moved to Minnesota 22 years ago.
