Kool & the Gang to play at Rowdies’ celebration

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Kool & the Gang to play at Rowdies’ celebration

ST. PETERSBURG – The Rowdies will host an Independence Day Celebration Thursday, July 6, 8 p.m., at Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg.

The night will kick off with the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, widely known as the Para-Commandos, delivering the American Flag to the field from an altitude of 12,500 feet. The Para-Commandos are comprised of active-duty military or Department of Defense civilians assigned to U.S. Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

The Tampa Bay Rowdies take on FC Cincinnati.

After the match, fans will enjoy a free Kool & the Gang concert presented by Big Storm Brewing Co., the official craft beer partner of the Tampa Bay Rowdies and brewer of Kick in the Grass – a light, Pilsner style lager. The multiple-platinum selling Kool & the Gang will get fans moving with top hits including “Celebration,” “Fresh” and “Get Down On It.” Kool & the Gang has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and performed continuously for the past 35 years, longer than any R&B group in history. More of their smash hits include “Jungle Boogie,” “Too Hot” and “Fresh.”

The concert is included with the purchase of a match ticket. To purchase tickets for the Independence Day celebration, visit rowdi­essoc­cer.c­om or call 727-222-2000.

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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-20170625-story.html

Column Post-Bolts, SD gets a rare (if tiny) break in stadium politics

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https://gamesbids.com/eng/featured/la-2024-supported-by-american-pro-sports-leagues/

LA 2024 Supported By American Pro Sports Leagues

The Los Angeles bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024 announced that major sport leagues across America, including Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and the National Football League have joined the National Basketball Association and the Women’s National Basketball Association in support of the nation’s campaign.

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2717634-a-soccer-factory-in-footballs-heartland-its-like-its-europe-or-something

A Soccer Factory in Football's Heartland: 'It's Like It's Europe or Something'

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https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/jun/26/houston-dynamo-fc-dallas-mls

Why Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas is becoming MLS's most vital rivalry

It may lack the glitz of the New York derby or the grudge match in the Pacific north-west but the Texas clubs are producing fine play on the field

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http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1052007/professional-sports-leagues-give-backing-to-los-angeles-2024

Professional sports leagues give backing to Los Angeles 2024

Los Angeles 2024 has announced that three major North American sporting leagues have given their support to the Californian city's bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Football League (NFL) have joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in showing support for the bid.

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http://www.thesportsbank.net/football/chelsea/eden-hazard-and-demba-ba-part-owners-of-american-expansion-club/

Eden Hazard and Demba Ba Part Owners of American Expansion Club

A football club is coming to San Diego, California in 2018. They will be part of the NASL and play in a 10,000-seat stadium that could open as early as next August. Their ownership group includes Chelsea FC star and 2014-15 PFA Player of the Year Eden Hazard. Joining him in the ownership group is his former Chelsea teammate Demba Ba, as well as Yohan Cabaye and Moussa Sow who played with Eden Hazard at Lille.

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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/aztecs/sd-sp-nasl-expansion-20170626-story.html

NASL confirms expansion to San Diego soccer 'hotbed'

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http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/city-leaders-still-discussing-mls-stadium-proposal/541894030

City leaders still discussing MLS stadium proposal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte City Council will discuss the controversial proposal to build a Major League Soccer stadium in the city's Elizabeth neighborhood.

The council voted to refer the proposal to the economic development committee on July 20.

Former interim city manager Ron Kimble says the city will not fund the full $43 million request and will instead potentially fund around $30 million.

Council members said they are not pressured to meet the county's August deadline.

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https://theprideoflondon.com/2017/06/26/demba-ba-san-diego/

Demba Ba leads investors – including Eden Hazard – for San Diego team

Chelsea alumni continued their takeover of the American football, er, soccer scene. Demba Ba is the lead investor for San Diego’s new NASL team, joined by Eden Hazard and other Premier League players.

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http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/06/26/20/56/20170626-feat-usoc-fc-cincinnati-feature

Cincinnati, Ohio: Soccer City USA