chantingcraig Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer, FC Barcelona, and Marcelo Claure have jointly agreed that Miami is no longer a candidate to be one of the next two MLS expansion teams. After extensive discussions and collaborative evaluation a decision was made that at this time because it was determined that it was not feasible to launch a Major League Soccer team in South Florida in 2010 due to adverse market conditions. Notwithstanding, FC Barcelona remains committed to Major League Soccer and the U.S. market and will continue to work with MLS and Marcelo Claure on other soccer-related projects. "I want to thank both FC Barcelona and Marcelo Claure for the tremendous effort to bring an MLS expansion team to Miami," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "FC Barcelona is one of the best managed and strategically operated sporting clubs in any sport in the World and I appreciate the opportunity that we have had to work with them and Marcelo Claure over the last few months." "The U.S market continues to be a priority for FC Barcelona," said FC Barcelona CEO Joan Oliver. "We will continue our comprehensive game promotion and marketing agreement with Soccer United Marketing and will look for additional ways to strengthen our relationship with MLS and America's soccer fans." "I remain a believer in MLS and the future of professional soccer in America... particularly in South Florida," said Marcelo Claure. "Although we have not been able to move forward at this time for a wide variety of reasons, I will work with FC Barcelona on other soccer projects in South Florida." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chantingcraig Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 vancouver has to be a done deal....there is not many teams left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Tim Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Great for Vancouver's chances. The expansion announcement is due soon is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 ^ Yeah, I believe it is in 3 - 4 push-backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Boomer Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm pretty sure it'll be before the March 19th MLS First Kick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawaguy2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 excellent. the road is set. It's time that Portland and Vancouver be awarded franchises. 2012 will be for Montreal and St. Louis. I like this...Mr. Garber? Do we concur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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