Before anyone goes flying off the handle - the writer isn't seriously suggesting this, it's more of a thought exercise based on how prevalent soccer is in England. But there is a nice UCF shout-out.
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Orlando: Central Florida's biggest city still only has one team across the four traditional men's sports in the Magic, which seems surprising. The since-renamed Citrus Bowl hosted AAF and XFL teams without much success, but local fans have gotten behind UCF football in their 45,000-seat stadium. If you give them a competitive product, Orlando will get behind a team. The ample tourism to the area will also help.
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Orlando: Central Florida's biggest city still only has one team across the four traditional men's sports in the Magic, which seems surprising. The since-renamed Citrus Bowl hosted AAF and XFL teams without much success, but local fans have gotten behind UCF football in their 45,000-seat stadium. If you give them a competitive product, Orlando will get behind a team. The ample tourism to the area will also help.
