Future Expansion Predictions for *ALL* Sports (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS)

[@williammoore27]

MLS has expansion teams like New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, San Diego, Oklahoma City, San Diego & other soccer teams!⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

[@arandomdudeontheinternet5792]

You put San Diego twice, is there a reason for that?

[@BrownieCFB]

San Diego already is getting a team… Fid you not see the announcement?

[@BrownieCFB]

@@arandomdudeontheinternet5792Definitely not, they shouldn’t be on this list as they are already getting a team anyways.

[@ConfidentBald-sx9nx]

He’s just repeating the same videos over and over and posting it every three hours

[@calebkent6706]

Fax

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

Yes and you watched like the rest of us.

[@llehctim.45]

This is important content. Don’t hate

[@marleymakarahmusic9050]

Cuz he’s autistic

[@bobbyburnstein8]

He does 9/11 videos too, college fb and 9/11 what a combo

[@ord4r857]

San Antonio is the more obvious choice for another NFL franchise in Texas.

[@S-17games]

Fr

[@jasonmartinez5116]

When Jerry Jones dies SA will get their chance likely. To me it's either MLB (Alamodome can be a temporary home until a proper MLB compliant park is constructed) or NHL (Once AT&T Center is retrofitted to properly support NHL) that San Antonio would get next

[@Ianmccor]

Yeah Austin doesn't make much sense when one of the top drawing college football teams is already there. Same reason Columbus isn't going to be on anybody's list for an NFL team either.

[@willp.8120]

He had them switched from what makes most sense. San Antonio should get football and Austin baseball.

[@saltbae865]

NHL: Coyotes relocate to Houston. NBA: Seattle and Vegas. Pelicans relocate to Vancouver. NFL: Jaguars relocate to London. MLB: Nashville and Salt Lake City. Athletics relocate to Vegas and Rays relocate to Montreal.

[@joseNunez-yh5ro]

San Diego should get The Pelicans and The Coyotes since ol man Kroenke is building a new arena in San Diego.

[@saltbae865]

@@joseNunez-yh5ro Cali with 4 nba teams nope and the proposed arena is 15000 only. It's about globalization and growing the game... Vancouver covers Canada on the west. The same guy you suggest already owns the nuggets... you can't own 2 teams. NHL can have a rivalry with the stars and Houston has a billionaire ready to buy the coyotes who also owns the rockets and their arena ready... its also the 4th largest TV market in America.

[@fadercreek]

coyotes are staying in arizona, jaguars are not going to londona and rays are not going to montreal

[@saltbae865]

@@fadercreek it's my opinion muthafck... I didn't ask for yours

[@chrismurray4120]

@@joseNunez-yh5ro why do ppl constantly wanna take new orleans' team? vancouver lost their team

[@curtisdavis8261]

Atlanta Being The Third Time's The Charm For The NHL!

[@29Texan]

*MLB: Nashville | Austin NBA: Seattle | Las Vegas NFL: San Antonio | Toronto NHL: Kansas City | Quebec (Arizona to Houston) MLS: Indianapolis | Phoenix *only if the Ray's don't move. If they do: - Rays to Nashville - Austin gets expansion - 2nd expansion team coin flip between Charlotte and Montréal

[@melindaking9522]

I wold go San Antonio for the MLB

[@JoeBurke304]

Kroenke just bought land for an NBA/NHL Stadium in Point Loma (San Diego) where the old Clippers used to play. I definitely think one of those sports will be coming to San Diego soon. Your thoughts @Depressed Ginger

[@dreamcage1801]

Hell yess! Bring the Chargers back to San Diego too.

[@NoName-rq6bg]

I thinks New Mexico/Albuquerque is more realistic for MLS expansion than Virginia or Vegas. there are no professional sports teams and i think new mexico is the state with the highest amount of people calling soccer their favorite sports (especially because many Mexicans live there and as we know mexico is a soccer only nation). They already have a team in the second division of MLS (USL) which for a 2nd division team is pretty good supported. So for me for a new expansion New Mexico would make sense.

[@packers120]

ABQ and El Paso make total sense. Also MLS needs to either build out an official Minor League system or go with relegation.

[@g-pa2023]

if they do el paso then they could make a great rivalry with fc juarez

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

I could see for MLS: El Paso, Albuquerque or San Antonio being good fits. I know Detroit was trying to get one idk what happened with that. Hampton Roads VA may work though.

[@GUnitSureno]

Should give New Orleans a team

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

@@GUnitSureno Why? They have the Saints on lock as a franchise team. Although, they almost lost them 2-3 within the past 20 years. The Pelicans are barely surviving as a franchise in NOLA. Bringing a MLB, NHL or MLS team to the city would be insane. Hell they lost the New Orleans Zephyrs to Wichita KS and now are the Wichita Wind Surge 🫠🤦🏽‍♂️.

[@SlausonAve60s]

Mls Nba Mlb should give Jacksonville a expansion team

[@blackdawg7361]

The Atlanta Thrashers already failed as an expansion franchise in the NHL, the team resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There are simply not enough hockey fans in "Hot-lanta." The Calgary Flames former home was also in Atlanta. The NHL Wildcard team: Milwaukee Shamrocks. Both Miami and Tampa Bay love their hockey. I like the idea of San Antonio receiving an NFL team, to somehow break up the Cowboys dynasty fandom. The NFL's Wildcard team: Saint Louis Archers. MLB is expanding to Nashville, it's a matter of time... Also, add Portland (OR) Foresters. Why not the NBA to Las Vegas? Call the franchise the Ramblers or the Quicksilver, cool! And add the Cincinnati Barons as for good kicks as a Wildcard team. Lastly, how about return of the the Buffalo Stampede and the Carolina (Raleigh) Fury in the Eastern Conference, and the Phoenix Rising and the Sacramento Capitals in the Western Conference?

[@dreamcage1801]

NBA: Seattle, Vegas, Louisville, Kansas City, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Montreal NFL: San Diego, San Antonio, Montreal, London, and Salt Lake City MLB: Montreal, Salt Lake City, Raleigh, Nashville, Sacramento NHL: Houston, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Quebec City MLS: Vegas, Phoenix, Boston, Phoenix, Denver and Indianapolis

[@michaelmarkowski204]

Nashville and Salt Lake City for MLB. Don't think Astros or Rangers would want a team in either San Antonio or Austin. My understanding is SLC already has the ownership group, the site of the ballpark, the funding for the ballpark, and the $2B expansion fee all ready to go if they are granted an expansion franchise. Rays get a new ballpark in one of St. Pete's, Tampa, or Orlando.

[@kiprushton9916]

Sin city. What a rotten facade of a city

[@nathanjm000]

NFL would do four not two for alignment purposes

[@panowa8319]

When comes to MLB, it would be Vancouver, Portland, Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Nashville, Charlotte, and Montreal. MLS: San Diego, Calgary, Edmonton, Phoenix, Tampa Bay, Detroit, and Indianapolis. NFL: Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Birmingham. NHL: Kansas City, Quebec City, Hartford, and perhaps Atlanta. NBA: Vancouver, Seattle, Las Vegas, San Diego, Kansas City, Saint Louis,Louisville, and Montreal. Most of teams that I mentioned may not have expansion in a short time, but another 25 years or not in my lifetime.

[@melindaking9522]

For MLB no San Antonio

[@kdids]

Hartford is never getting an NHL team ever again. Ever. Too close to other markets and the building is garbage and they won't build a new one and even with wanting to reno the old one it still wont work.

[@dreamcage1801]

NHL: Houston NBA: Pittsburgh NFL: San Diego MLB: Charlotte

[@TOTN17]

San Diego has already been confirmed for MLS Expansion in 2025, would love a 4th Canadian MLS Team but with the CPL now a thing it seems unlikely plus Edmonton's CPL Team went bust but if it were to happen I would put the team in Calgary so McMahon Stadium would finally get replaced for both the Stamps and MLS

[@Gage_Brumley]

For NFL it definitely wouldn't be OKC or Birmingham, those cities already have a ton of NFL markets around them.

[@razormc954]

NHL: Houston, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and Kansas City/Quebec City NBA: Las Vegas, Seattle, Louisville, and either Montreal or Vancouver NFL: Mexico City, St. Louis, San Antonio, and London or Toronto MLB: Nashville or Charlotte and San Antonio or Portland

[@melindaking9522]

Nashville NL East- San Antonio AL West

[@melindaking9522]

@@anthony_rivera4735 This is good division format but 1st I think San Antonio is fit for MLB and Austin for NFL 2nd The Sheer rivalry Houston, Texas (Dallas),and San Antonio and would draw a lot of attendance ( Also if SA got a team it would be Rebels).

[@GoalHornGeek]

Charlotte can’t support MLB

[@fadercreek]

​@@GoalHornGeekyes they can do your research

[@Lucas6l5]

​@@GoalHornGeeklmao let me guess, you think boring tiny little Raleigh who can barely hold onto a NHL team can handle a MLB team 😂😭 you know NOTHING little guy

[@Gage_Brumley]

Toronto doesn't need an NFL team. The Bills already sort of fill that roll.

[@michaelmarkowski204]

Yes, lots of Bills fans in Toronto.

[@dreamcage1801]

Montreal

[@JuicyPlayer]

MLS needs to promote the Tampa Bay Rowdies

[@chrisguardiano6143]

When it comes to MLS expanding to Vegas, I think the team would share Allegiant Stadium with the Raiders for a couple of reasons: One is the roof which would allow matches to be played in the afternoon away from the summer heat. If a soccer specific stadium was built (especially one without a retractable roof), matches would likely have to be played at 8:00 at night in order to avoid the summer heat. The other is that Allegiant has already proven that it can host soccer as it has hosted a Gold Cup Final between the US & Mexico, the recent Nations League final four & multiple preseason exhibition matches involving European clubs (which include the likes of Real Madrid & Barcelona).

[@ericpoyntz7460]

Only thing I would say with Vegas is that dual use stadiums make MLS teams look really bad cuz there is so much open space, watch a Whitecaps game at BC Place you'd see what I mean, there is usually over 16k there that would look amazing in a Stadium similar to BMO and Saputo but it looks small because of the stadium size

[@giovanesantana6589]

NBA, nfl, nhl and mlb would have to have the number of 36 teams each because there are many cities that need a team

[@dreamcage1801]

Of course and expansion is a great thing because it makes more money

[@gabingston3430]

8:09 Why Louisville over Kansas City? It's a larger city that is also known for being basketball crazy, and while the T-Mobile is 15 years old, it should still be in good enough shape to host an NBA team for a decade or two.

[@mattyg4186]

First off i think the max teams for MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL & MLS should be capped at 32. MLB: A’s move to Las Vegas, Rays coin toss either new ballpark in Tampa area or move to Orlando, Nashville & Salt Lake or Portland are club # 31 & 32. NFL: only teams at risk of relocating are the Chargers or Jaguars. NBA: Seattle & Las Vegas will get team 31 & 32 just a matter of when but Las Vegas will play at T-Mobile Arena not a new one. Only relocation possible is New Orleans if they do St. Louis, KC or Louisville would be perfect. NHL: Arizona to Houston, KC or Quebec City. Panthers it depends how attendance is in the next 5-10 years. MLS: i don’t know not a big soccer guy the league multiples like rabbits 😂.

[@tahuyachris]

I agree! I don't see how any league could expand beyond 32.

[@willp.8120]

​@@tahuyachrisOh please. Soccer leagues in Europe have far more teams.

[@DanielsVlog18]

@@willp.8120but soccer sucks

[@dropdead7277]

Feel Louisville would get the MLS team before Virginia. Phoenix and Indianapolis too.

[@GoalHornGeek]

I don’t see a world where the NHL goes back to Quebec City. Especially when there’s SEVERAL options around the US in places like Milwaukee, Portland, Salt Lake City, Houston, San Diego, etc. They don’t have the corporate lineup and the Canadiens would heavily oppose. Plus they don’t really have the money for an expansion since they had to drop out in 2017 for that reason to begin with

[@fadercreek]

there already on the list 4 Canadian cities and 2 us cities there looking for 2 more us cities then that's it

[@LeCommieBoi]

Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said he’d support an expansion in Quebec City. Anyway if he didn’t literally everyone in Quebec would hate him. The only true obstacle to an NHL team im Quebec City is Buttman.

[@DerFleisch]

If you put yet another NHL team in Atlanta, you better put it where the largest population of hockey fans are; that is, somewhere north on GA 400. The South Forsyth County proposal does this. If you try to put it in State Farm Arena, or anywhere else in or around downtown, IT WILL FAIL AGAIN.

[@willp.8120]

A location near Trust Park is also a great location.

[@PredatorKingdom]

I agree, the NFL will be in Toronto eventually probably no later than the 2030s. It's a great move for the league as we see how well the Raptors and Jays have done for the NBA and MLB. I feel its just a matter of time when they build a nice super stadium as I feel Toronto will make a push for the Olympics and that'll push a move forward to get that stadium built.

[@doubletbigballz]

the nfl is better off putting a team back in san diego, oakland, or st. louis.

[@PredatorKingdom]

@@scotttild Not sure where you've heard that from, but that's wild and wrong. Jays and Raptors are making a lot of money and what's key is that they have the whole country pouring money into those two teams not just Toronto or the province of Ontario. It'll be the same with the NFL where they can make way more money having a team actually in Canada.

[@PredatorKingdom]

@@doubletbigballz They could, but they'll make a lot more money putting a team up in Canada than they would adding a team in the US where the market is already oversaturated.

[@TOTN17]

@@scotttild The Leafs and Canadians are the most profitable teams in the NHL you are talking shit

[@TOTN17]

The 2 biggest hurdles for a Canadian NFL team are the need for a new Stadium the largest currently being the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton at 56K and the NFL Requires at least a 60K Stadium for teams and the CFL

[@Jeeter8]

I think two teams in London will happen, although it’s less likely if the Jaguars stay in Florida. I could see a full division but the money poured inside of the Spurs stadium for football makes me think it will happen at some point.

[@princeofdarknessxyz1]

what about Canadian Football League?

[@marclucas9701]

NHL: I think will be San Diego and Atlanta; NFL: will be a city in Texas, St. Louis, hopefully Salt Lake City and Toronto; MLS: at least 5-6 more cities that have a growing need for soccer; MLB: Nashville and San Antonio; and NBA: Las Vegas and Seattle

[@dreamcage1801]

NBA has also few growing cities for an NBA team like KC, SD, Montreal, possibly Mexico City, and Louisville

[@lexiincarnato601]

I hope NHL expand to real salt lake

[@Fred_JMZ]

If Texas can have 3 NBA(Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) and 3 XFL teams(Dallas/Arlington, Houston, San Antonio). San Antonio is ready to have another major sports team from MLB to NHL. San Antonio will sadly not get a NFL team due to Jerry Jones but as long as SA has the XFL Brahmas, we're good with football.

[@29Texan]

Y'all keep saying that as if Jerry will live forever... More than likely San Antonio is next in line for NFL like L.A. was for years and Seattle for NBA. Who's to say the Jaguars won't move there?

[@jibbjabb43]

​@29Texan Hell, it doesn't matter that Jones is alive now. All it takes is an agreement that they'll make more money in expansion and then 25 votes. If a second Dallas team were a clear favorite, Jones wouldn't matter, let alone San Antonio/Austin. That being said, I doubt the Jags move anywhere besides London, and even that is sort of a compounded discussion.

[@29Texan]

@@jibbjabb43 I just don't see London happening...

[@sirbug1029]

Better San Antonio than Austin. Austin is a transportation infrastructure nightmare.

[@29Texan]

@@sirbug1029 all the cities in Texas are car centric, so that doesn't mean anything.

[@michaelmarkowski204]

NFL and NHL already have 32 teams, so I can't see expansion anytime in the foreseeable future. Coyotes should relocate to Houston - absolute no brainer IMO.

[@LeCommieBoi]

Agreed. Although Houston would probably prefer an expansion team.

[@davidthrash6096]

How can Atlanta have a expansion NHL team when it has failed in the past

[@willp.8120]

Because you don't understand why they left. It had nothing to do with fan support. Atlanta is also a huge area.

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

We should be discussing Major League Rugby future cities. The players are very humble and after the games players and fans come together as one. There are no timeouts in Rugby. No commercials littered throughout the game. They stop 1 time at the 20th mark to hydrate since it’s hot in the summer. I’ve been to many MLR games and it’s the best value in North America. Players play offense and defense. The ‘thud’ of the bodies hitting with no pads is insane. Games are free on the The Rugby Network and tickets are really cheap. American football comes from Rugby. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🏉

[@melindaking9522]

That is like putting a MLB team in the DRC because I cannot name ONE person that I know that enjoys rugby let alone plays it

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

@@melindaking9522 You need new friends.

[@melindaking9522]

@@usarugbyleagueunionfan Why Im just saying there is no real market for rugby

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

@@melindaking9522 I’m saying you need to find Rugby friends. I was at a Rugby League game today. The teams beat the hell out of each other and we all had a drink together afterwards. Many of my closest friends play, Coach or watch Rugby.

[@melindaking9522]

@@usarugbyleagueunionfan Yeah I live in Texas where Football and Baseball are huge so there are not a lot of people that like rugby

[@AnonymousBrendan]

i agree on all except nhl they won't put 2 teams in the east at the same time it'd make the confernces unequal ik there's an argument put detroit and columbus back in the west fact is they won't except that they'd easily veto 2 eastern teams if that's what that meant i think they'd expand to houston and either on of those at the same time or have a 4 way expansion in witch all divisions get a team

[@GoalHornGeek]

I’m assuming the coyotes will eventually move to SLC or HOU. Whichever doesn’t, the other city will get the expansion (which I’m assuming they’ll leave that for Houston)

[@AnonymousBrendan]

@@GoalHornGeek i can agree they'd leave the expansion for houston because they'll get more money for having a better team in houston

[@ThaAbstractNomad]

Atlanta has had TWO NHL teams that have failed miserably, tuck tail and ran. No way the league would go thru that again

[@ElmerFudd16]

They're apparently considering it.

[@jasonmartinez5116]

Atlanta Flames failed because of poor attendance Atlanta Thrashers failed because of terrible ownership

[@willp.8120]

​@@jasonmartinez5116Flames had average attendance. Thrashers had decent attendance. It was all related to ownership issues for both teams.

[@neelyw.7028]

the chance for the MLS to come to V.B is as high as the chances for the NFL to come to Louisville. I mean it COULD happen, but its a terrible idea.

[@mrlongsleeves23]

As a northern Virginian (about 3 hours away from Virginia Beach) I’d love to see a pro sports team in my state which only has the DC teams to root for. Sure it may not be a good idea, but Virginia Beach has a population of about 500,000 not including Norfolk, Newport News, Chesapeake, etc in the area.

[@michaelmarkowski204]

NFL wants the CFL to survive so pro football is played across Canada. Argos have trouble drawing fans to games, but lots of Canadians watch the games on TV (TSN). Even so, if the Argos disappear, could be a death blow to the league. Many years ago, the NFL helped keep the CFL alive by providing needed funding. Also, some CFL players do get tryouts and even make NFL teams after playing a while in the CFL, particularly QBs (Warren Moon, Doug Flutie, Jeff Garcia. etc.).

[@LeCommieBoi]

The NFL in Canada would kill the CFL and I hate it. The canadian govt might oppose it too

[@tahuyachris]

First point, I've lived in Oregon for the past 22 years. But, I lived in Washington for 14 1/2 years growing up. That's where I lived when I got into sports. So, that's where my sports loyalties are!!! Second point, I think 32 is the ideal number for pro leagues here in the USA/Canada. With that, I think the NFL and NHL are done expanding. From what I see online, Seattle and Vegas are the top 2 choices for NBA expansion. Seattle I agree with 100%! That is the only Seattle team I've been a fan of my whole life, even though now I'm a fan of all of them. The Thunder are not the Sonics! The Blazers are not the Sonics! I am loyal baby!!!! MLB-I think the A's will move to Vegas. And, the Rays to Nashville. I've heard some rumors about Portland, Oregon getting a team. I think that would be great! Give the Mariners a closer opponent. And then, I saw Charlotte as a possibility. For MLS-San Diego is #30, we know that. I think Vegas and Sacramento could be 31 and 32. I could be way wrong on all of these. But, if Seattle got the Sonics back and Vegas gets all their expansion teams, that would make 13 cities in the USA and Canada with a team in all 5 pro sports:NFL/CFL; NBA; NHL; MLS; MLB They would be: Seattle; Toronto; Washington DC; Minneapolis; Denver; Dallas; Philly; Boston; Chicago; Miami; Vegas; LA; and NY

[@yossarian1385]

Life-long Sonics fan here. I do not forgive. F**k the NBA.

[@luisleal2940]

MLS could go to Louisville, they take advantage of cities without or barely big 4 leagues presence such as Austin , Orlando ( only nba ) Salt Lake City ( only nba ), Columbus ( only NHL ) . Louisville is a good fit for MLS .

[@chrismurray4120]

orlando has ateam

[@DoctorEw220]

If the NFL were to expand, it would have to be at least 4 teams, and it wouldn't happen anytime soon. As for Toronto getting an NFL team, the Canadian government would pass legislation to keep the NFL out. I don't see Austin getting a team. I think the NFL would try to return to St. Louis or San Diego first. As for the NHL, Gary Bettman hates Canada. I think they'd go for another warm weather city instead. MLS is not in bigger markets like Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and New Orleans. I think they would restructure everything and put in some system of promotion and relegation instead of expansion.

[@dreamcage1801]

San diego first

[@daltontf]

It is amazing that Cleveland does not even have a USL Championship team.

[@LeCommieBoi]

FINALLY someone acknowledged the role of the canadian govt to protect the CFL. Thank you

[@dinorosga9147]

New Orleans is the smallest market in all of sports what are u talking about??

[@stevennelson9504]

The CFL will fight any expansion of the NFL into Canada, and I think the opposition would be too much for the government in Ottawa to ignore. Parliament would step in and prevent this from happening.

[@fadercreek]

😂😂😂😂 NFL will bring so much money to Canada for them to ignore

[@andrewsick9003]

​@@fadercreek The big problem is that NFL goes into February and it will be cold and snowy.

[@fadercreek]

@@andrewsick9003 so? weather don't matter in football I thought Canadians loved snow

[@andrewsick9003]

@@fadercreek Yeah we do love snow. But I am talking about American players. NFL is all American players. Also another thing is that I don't know that BMO Field can hold a NFL attandance.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Yes, I don't think it makes a lot of sense to have an NFL expansion team in Toronto because they already have a CFL team.

[@tahuyachris]

The PAC-12 plays their bball tournament at the T-Mobile Arena. So, it is basketball ready.

[@CreightonRabs]

I don't see the NFL or NHL expanding within the next 20 years. 32 teams would seem to be the sweet spot as far as league sizes, once you get over that threshold, it gets to be a little unwieldy to manage. (As for the NFL and Austin, they'd be better off moving the Texans to Austin and it wouldn't make much of a difference.) The only NHL move I see happening are the Coyotes moving to Houston, but there's no way you can go past 32 teams. Quebec City has a financial issue (the US/Canadian exchange rate) and a cultural issue (far more Francophone than Montreal, which players have balked about over the years then the Nordiques existed). The only obvious expansion moves would be the NBA adding Vegas and Seattle. If that means moving Minnesota, Memphis or New Orleans to the Eastern Conference (the more I think about it, moving Minnesota to the East makes the most sense long-term). MLS: Vegas already had a stadium site in the western end of the city which would be located at the end of a proposed privately built LA-Vegas high speed rail line, but, yeah, that's a no brainer to me. Indianapolis has a strong USL fanbase, as does Louisville, so I could see one of those two cities getting a second team within the next 3-5 years. But, since Indy already has a soccer specific stadium that could be expandable to accommodate MLS (and the rivalries with Chicago, Columbus and Cincinnati would boost fan interest in that market), I'd go with Indy over Virginia Beach. MLB: Nashville is a no brainer, but that second team is going to be difficult to predict. Portland, San Antonio/Austin, Charlotte seem like non-starters to me. I think that second city might end up being Salt Lake, but it's hard to predict past Nashville.

[@CreightonRabs]

@@anthony_rivera4735 So, who ends up moving to the Eastern Conference should Vegas and Seattle get expansion teams in the NBA? I get your frustration, but someone's gotta move.

[@distemic]

Because third times the charm I guess with the nhl in atlanta

[@itslife1399]

Honestly Virginia beach also has 2 cities like 25mins away where altogether the metro pop is about 600/700k people. That's a lot for an MLS team that doesn't have to compete with other Top level pro sports in the area.

[@seanstours3913]

Expansion cities that need teams NBA:Vancouver,Seattle,Las Vegas, Pittsburgh NHL:Quebec City, Houston, Portland, Utah MLB:Montreal & Nashville

[@zornellm44]

Sorry Depress ginger Austin will not get a nfl teams.Dallas cowboy is team. San Antonio could get third nfl teams if Dallas and Houston approved it.

[@S_Over_Street]

If the A’s cannot play in Las Vegas before their new ballpark is built cause they want to avoid playing in a minor league ballpark (located in the Las Vegas suburbs) with no roof & the AAA team is already playing there, I heard rumors that they could play in Sacramento, CA from 2025 season till 2027 (or when their new Las Vegas ballpark is finished). This could be a good testing ground for MLB if Sacramento could be a good candidate for MLB expansion.

[@CptColumbo]

It would be difficult for the NFL to compete with the years of loyalty with the CFL teams, if they expand to Toronto.

[@bosoboy69]

Interesting video, thanks for sharing that. I'm more of a basketball fan so I'll be focusing on the NBA side. You mentioned that there will be 2 new teams that will have their debut soon. Las Vegas is a huge possibility, that it's one of the most famous cities in the US. My speculation would probably they'll be buying one of the current teams that might be broke soon. And you also mentioned that they have a huge arena that hosting a basketball game is no problem for them. As for Seattle, I'm not sure about that but then again look at Charlotte, they sold their team to New Orleans and then they build a new team not buy back the old one. You said that New Orleans is having some financial problems that they couldn't support the team in the future, well the best bet would be selling it to Las Vegas, Nevada or in your case Louisville, Kentucky. That's my take on this thanks for reading.

[@nemothezeus6587]

you should do a video on the CFL stadiums

[@michaelmarkowski204]

I don't think MLS goes to Vegas. They would be the last of the 5 to arrive and would probably be an afterthought re. sports fans in Vegas.

[@tony_m_km6mzp]

DG, Could you see the Northern Plains or Northern Rocky Mountain states, i.e. Idaho, Montana, The Dakotas, Wyoming or Nebraska possibly getting a MLS team in the future?

[@dg321_]

I hope Nashville gets a smaller retro park.

[@dreamcage1801]

Pittsburgh has been mentioned in being a NBA destination recently

[@qwertyuiopyt5877]

As more an NFL guy I say when they expand it'll be with an 8 team plan 2 teams at a time keeping the same divisions (Except Dolphins and Colts swap) New Teams Per division NFC NORTH: St. Louis NFC EAST: Austin/San Antonio (I would say Austin) NFC SOUTH: Birmingham NFC WEST: Portland AFC NORTH: Louisville/Columbus (I'd say Louisville though) AFC EAST: Toronto AFC SOUTH: Oklahoma City AFC WEST: San Diego

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

Based on history putting an NHL team in Atlanta would be a bad move.

[@brianhurt8694]

Minor league franchises are professional sports teams.

[@rubinortiz2311]

Nfl needs to get back into San Diego and STL

[@willp.8120]

Best choices, iny opinion. MLB: Charlotte & Austin NHL: Atlanta & Houston MLS: Raleigh & Tampa NFL: San Diego & St. Louis NBA: Seattle & Louisville

[@kdids]

ha ha - i love these videos Ginger makes no matter how outrageous the guesses are lmao

[@zackbowring]

With MLB I'd go Nashville and Charlotte. NBA I'd go Seattle and Las Vegas.

[@melindaking9522]

there needs to be an East AND West team

[@zackbowring]

@@melindaking9522 for which sport?

[@melindaking9522]

@@zackbowring MLB which is why I would go Nashville and San Antonio same for the NBA

[@zackbowring]

@@melindaking9522 It doesn't matter about east and west. Besides Nashville and Charlotte would be amazing.

[@willp.8120]

If fo Seattle and San Diego for basketball. For baseball, I agree with your choices.

[@joerapo]

Leagues would be wise to wait a while on relocating teams or expansion. We might be seeing the biggest population shift since the invention of air conditioning in this country. The combination of work from home and online shopping has greatly reduced the need for someone to be in any location.

[@ethanellis4662]

I can tell you in one word why the NFL wouldn’t work in Austin: Longhorns The Texas Longhorns, especially their football team, are such an institution in Austin that I don’t see how the NFL can compete there, especially when their stadium seats over 100,000. The NFL would be much better off in San Antonio, which while it has a big university (UTSA), it’s not as much of an institution as UT Austin, Texas A&M, etc. Plus there’s already the Alamodome, which despite its age, can easily be renovated to attract an expansion team instead of building a whole new multi billion dollar stadium on the outskirts of Austin. I think a better argument could be made for the MLB in Austin instead of the NFL tbh. Hell you could even call them the Austin Outlaws or something along those lines.

[@nathanjw940]

NHL is definitely talking about Utah in a positive light I think the coyotes should move and have the first opportunity to expand once an arena is built. Utah is ready now for hockey Phoenix isn't. The 5k arena isn't up to NHL standards.

[@robertwiles8106]

No way no how does Austin get an NFL team. Austin is COWBOYS country. If the NFL expands in Texas, it will be a 2nd (AFC) team in Dallas.

[@jaydurant3048]

All I know is that a return to the NAB for Seattle and Vancouver are inevitable.

[@simonhimself1]

Vegas will get one more team. They won’t get NBA and MLS. It will be one only. They won’t have 5 teams.

[@fadercreek]

you crazy lebron is already invested in being majority owner of the expansion team and vegas is on the list already for expansion

[@ccmgoalie35]

I don’t get why nba isn’t up to 38-40 teams KC Pittsburgh newish buildings St. Louis has made improvements Few more teams in Canada Edmonton newish building and if Ottawa senators get a new arena To go with Vegas and Seattle

[@dreamcage1801]

San Diego can get a team with a future new arena

[@CoolTitanium68]

Even though Virginia Beach does have a NPSL team, I think MLS would rather look at a larger market that has an established soccer presence. Vegas is odd because their men’s team is in NPSL, and most of the other failed expansion candidates has at least a USL team. MLS learned from their mistakes with Chivas USA and has been expanding to markets with an established soccer presence

[@williammoore27]

No San Diego number two!

[@darinwood5664]

Atlanta?...Again?

[@fadercreek]

nhl

[@darinwood5664]

@@fadercreek I know. After the Flames and Threshers departures (the latter being not too long ago) Atlanta does not seem like an ideal NHL expansion market.

[@gabrielschroll3824]

NHL for Atlanta? They lost the Flames team to Calgary, and then the Trashers to Winnipeg. Why in the world would it work this time? Same as St Louis and the NFL.

[@DavidGarcia-b8z]

austin already has a professional football team.

[@johnmoore6853]

My guess is Atlanta would "NOT" get an NHL team. They've already had two teams move, the Flames and the Thrashers.

[@willp.8120]

It is basically already in the works. Atlanta is a huge metro and neither the Flames or Thrashers left because of fan support. They left because of ownership issues. My opinion is that Atlanta will be back in the league within five years.

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

NBA - Seattle or Louisville NHL - Houston or Quebec City MLB - Charlotte or Nashville

[@jsivco3sivco785]

Atlanta has already lost TWO NHL teams, the Flames to Calgary and the Thrashers to Winnipeg. Why would the NHL put yet a 3rd team there when the city didn't support the first two?

[@ElmerFudd16]

So they can relocate to Quebec City in 8-12 years

[@willp.8120]

You are ignorant on why those teams left. It had. Nothing to do with fan support. The Thrashers had owners who wanted them go e and basically kicked them out of the arena. Had nothing to do with fan support,.but rather an ownership group who just wanted a basketball team.

[@ericpoyntz7460]

MLS would do great in Vegas they could certainly renovate the Cashman Field that the XFL's Vegas Vipers just left. I don't think NFL will compete with the Longhorns that team would have to do VGK numbers and I don't think that is possible.

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

If Nashvile does indeed get an MLB team, PLEZ keep the clever Nashville Sounds name! Same goes for the Kentucky Colonels should big league b-ball come back to the Bluegrass!

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

I live between Austin & San Antonio. Austin has a more corporate money and is a richer city. A stadium just south of Austin near Buda would allow SA fans to also go to games especially if NFL weekend games. NFL London teams would focus home games during soccer international breaks as NFL now does at Tottenheim stadium

[@tmghui888]

I don’t think Toronto will get an NFL team now cause I don’t think the CFL and Buffalo Bills would allow it. Dallas and Houston won’t allow Austin to have a NFL team.

[@noebotello6009]

If they really want an NFL team outside of America they should maybe consider Monterrey, Mexico. They are going to build a new 60,000 Soccer/Football stadium for Club Tigres

[@manuelgrothe608]

What about Baltimore?

[@jesusm2159]

#2 mlb might be Montreal

[@melindaking9522]

My top 4 MLB expansion cities are in the AL San Antonio and Nashville in the NL Montreal and Albuquerque

[@jesusm2159]

@@melindaking9522 is it only 2 teams expansion?

[@melindaking9522]

@@jesusm2159 I know I just think four of the 2 places will get a team

[@mattnorman5241]

virginia beach dont need no major team there too many poor people no money there

[@fadercreek]

they on the list for nba expansion in the future

[@mattnorman5241]

@@fadercreek still wouldnt work i used to live there it no way

[@kjorlaug1]

If the NFL committed to a four team European Expansion, it could work.

[@onjohns1]

I know some people are saying Salt Lake City for MLB. It may happen, but I think it’s a bad idea. I don’t think they’ll do well in the long term. The minor league team does fine, but you’re talking about a lot more tickets per game. I would argue they need a roof, because we get snow in April, and summers can get ridiculously hot. (People forget that SLC is right on the border of a desert.). I don’t think players will want to play here, for the same reasons that NBA players don’t want to. I just feel like it would be doomed to fail.

[@saltyc]

All of the teams in the Upper Midwest have both of these weather issues (Snow on opening day isn't unheard of. And summer heat with humidity in July and August that can be absolutely brutal). With the exception of Milwaukee, none of these teams play under a roof. Even Minnesota plays outdoors. The combined population of the Wasatch Front is greater than that of the Nashville Metro. I think the MLB would do just fine.

[@Daman-ew2iw]

I don’t think Toronto because the cfl is so popular there, also I think St.Louis is a better market

[@aetherowl4691]

You obviously do not understand the demographics of Canada. All of Canada would absolutely NOT support a Toronto NFL team. The country is completely happy with their own unique brand of football, the CFL. And most of the country can't stand Toronto. You're also not going to all of a sudden erase the already long standing NFL fan bases in Canada. Western Canada, especially the greater Vancouver Area, are Seahawk fans, central Canada are Vikings fans, and the Bills have always had a huge following from Ontario. The NFL wouldn't work in Canada. You've got it backwards. It's the NBA that could easily go back to Canada( Vancouver). Vancouver should have never lost their team, and the NBA owes them one for not stepping in, and allowing the owner to move the team for no good reason, after he said he'd never do that. Fan support was never the issue in Vancouver.....EVER!

[@michaelmarkowski204]

Agree re. Seattle and Vegas as the two expansion NBA franchises to bring the league to 32 teams.

[@yossarian1385]

The soulless NBA carpetbaggers are not welcome in Seattle. We do not forget. We do not forgive.

[@austinsandel]

Las Vegas small city? (10:56) Sin city is bigger than Boston, Portland, Louisville and Detroit. I think LV deserves it all. NFL: Toronto, Austin NHL: Quebec, Kansas city NBA: Seattle, Las Vegas, Louisville (maybe). MLB: Nashville, SA/ATX/Portland MLS: Las Vegas, Virginia Beach (how about Detroit?)

[@saltyc]

Boston proper maybe, but the metro area is double that of Vegas.

[@austinsandel]

@@saltyc Very true

[@dreamcage1801]

NBA: Kansas City

[@willp.8120]

Las Vegas looks like a baby city for major league sports. Charlotte looks double your size.

[@bobbyburnstein8]

Nope. No way Jerry let’s another team in Texas. It’s the reason the Rams went back to LA and not SA.

[@ThaAbstractNomad]

Where are they building a stadium in Austin? All desirable real estate is already spoken for and there’s no imminent domain allowed.

[@notstupidpodcast5410]

the nhl isnt going to canada anytime soon with the way the dollar is now. Houston is the move for the NHL

[@Brunostegmann574]

Lol Temecula should get a team

[@0fficialdregs]

I think he needs to do some research as expanding into Canada is only good for NBA, MLB, and NHL as American football isn't as popular in Canada as the CFL, hence the amount of defunct American teams the CFL has.

[@DavidGarcia-b8z]

austin, tx wont see an nfl team, two reasons: jerry jones and Univ. of Texas at Austin.

[@TheSonicsean]

The NHL in Atlanta, because if at first you don't succeed, try again. Then try yet again. I don't see another NFL team going to Texas just because shadow commissioner Jerry Jones doesn't want to give up any more of Texas.

[@willp.8120]

Atlanta is the best untapped market. Neither the Flames or Thrashers leaving had anything to do with fan support. It was ownership issues.

[@calebkent6706]

I mean when LV and seattle join the nba theur gona have to get 2 more teams in the east if two teams dont wanna join the east conference……my first assumptions ould be pittsburgh, nashville or secondary picks…..cincinnati,(ill explain why later but need an arena first) st louis, kansas city (but they have to build two new mlb and nfl arenas before they can do that plus a instate rivalry) If Pittsburgh gets an nba team Cincinnati should marketing wise as fc Cincinnati and the bengals are doing amazing with attendance now and (sit right between pacers cavs and pittsburgh. 3 rivalries especially with all cincy and pitt teams having beef with one another. Same goes for the nhl expansion cincy and pitt (ironically im a 23 year old penguins fan from cincy) (columbus to a degree but cincy would smack em every time cbj are awful) could have a 3 way rivalry. Or even nashville their the closest team south to cincy. And the cincy royals nba and stingers of the whl existed at one point (way before my time) so they got the “heritage” for both.

[@jordanpeacock8774]

If Nashville lacked the public funds after the Titans’ stadium is built, could Memphis be an alternate location if they wanted to stay in Tennessee?

[@joshuathecat-human1247]

So far only MLS expansion is Vegas and Phoenix here.