Quote Originally Posted by OKCRT View Post
In a perfect situation OKC would be building a brand new state of the art 25k seat MLS soccer/XFL stadium.

Doesn't look like that situation will be forth coming anytime soon.
OKC will be fine; we have $37.5 million for a nice starter venue with expansion potential.

So many factors involved in getting a new league started; just think the XFL should have avoided an all NFL market structure; those fans who felt the void for pro-football would have given the new league a good look with a mix of fresh markets.

St. Louis and San Diego (defunct NFL markets) may be ready for a reset. Keep your eye on St. Louis' embrace of the XFL--Dallas drew a dismal 17,000 at Globe Life, WOW.

My preference, XFL would be in a position to test summer league; then go head-to-head with the NFL as the old AFL did before the merger. I would have used these 8 cities as test summer league markets then challenge the NFL:

EAST: New York, Orlando, Raleigh, Birmingham
WEST: St. Louis, San Diego, San Antonio, Tulsa (Chapman) or OKC (GFMS)

Summer league may work if given time to build brand and reputable players.