MLS commissioner speaks about Sacramento expansion

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MLS commissioner speaks about Sacramento expansion

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Soccer: Fast-growing MLS awards expansion franchise to Sacramento

(Reuters) - Major League Soccer is heading for Sacramento after California’s capital city was revealed as its latest expansion club on Monday.

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MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Sacramento Republic FC co-owner Matt Alvarez react to expansion announcement

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Don Garber announces MLS is expanding to Sacramento | RAW

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MLS Commissioner Don Garber's Full Speech

MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced Monday, October 21, that Sacramento would be awarded the league's 29th franchise.

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BOXER’s big Hollywood night — HILLARY, CHELSEA in SF — GONZALEZ takes Twitter heat for #AB5 — WILLIE BROWN: GAVIN as ‘Favorite Son?’ — DEVIN NUNES keeps ‘suing and suing’

— WHERE’S GAVIN? Joining Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, along with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinbergthe and the leadership from Sacramento Republic FC, the group working to bring an MLS expansion team to Sacramento, for a special announcement at 11:30 a.m. The event will be live streamed on MLSsoccer.com.

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USL League Two welcomes Asheville City SC

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https://floridapolitics.com/archives/309165-judge-rules-tampa-taxing-hotel-visitors-illegally

Judge rules Tampa taxing hotel visitors illegally

Ruling likely affect cities’ abilities to create taxable entertainment/sports districts.

A circuit court judge has ruled that a hotel room surcharge — collected by the city of Tampa on top of its existing maxed-out bed tax — is an “illegal tax,” according to a spokesperson for the Florida House, which sued the city over the $1.50-per-night fee two years ago.

The House Speaker at the time, Republican Richard Corcoran of Land O’Lakes, set out to stop the city from collecting a special “marketing fee” on each room night after a WTSP-TV report spotlighted the controversial charges, created by Tampa in 2017 to generate new revenue for tourism marketing. State law prohibits a city or county from taxing hotel guests more than 5 or 6 cents on the dollar, depending on the county’s annual tourism figures.

Attorneys from GrayRobinson, representing the city of Tampa, argued the case lacked merit, for the $1.50-per-night charge was a “fee,” and not a “tax.” They also accused Corcoran of assaulting “home rule powers.” But the case proceeded for the last two years, even as Corcoran was succeeded as Speaker by Rep. José Oliva, a Miami Lakes Republican.

Judge Rex Barbus announced the state’s motion for summary judgment would be approved last Thursday, according to the House spokesperson. The state successfully argued that a per-night fee on hotel stays was a charge on an activity that varies over time, and therefore, a tax that was never authorized by the Legislature.

The case could impact the ability of all Florida cities and counties to create similar taxing districts, including one that had been discussed by Tampa and Hillsborough County for a new Rays stadium or entertainment complex in Ybor City.

It is not clear what happens to the approximately $3 million dollars collected in marketing surcharges by the 13 hotels in the Downtown Tampa and Ybor City special district.

The Hillsborough County Hotel and Motel Association (HCHMA) managed the marketing money but did not respond to a request for comment. City of Tampa spokesperson Ashley Bauman declined to comment because the formal order has not yet been filed. The city will have 30 days to appeal the ruling once it is finalized.

Hillsborough tourism officials said in 2017 they needed more money for marketing, but most of the existing bed tax collections were already committed to existing marketing programs or stadium debt for the Bucs, Yankees, and Lightning. The county later raised its bed tax from five cents on the dollar to six cents after it became the state’s ninth “high impact” tourism county, reaching $600 million in taxable hotel revenue last year.

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Eusébio da Silva Ferreira : The Portugese Black Panther

It was 1961. The stage was set. It was the final of “Tournoi De Paris” (it was a kind of nowadays International Champions Cup, a pre-season tournament).

Brazil’s Santos and Portugal’s Benfica were playing the final. Pele was in that Santos team. Santos was favourite as usual. Till the 50th minute, Benfica found themselves trailing by 4-0. So, a 19-year-old young man was sent to the field by Benfica coach. But again just a few minutes after his arrival, Santos scored their 5th goal. The spectators were waiting for the final whistle in a boring, one-sided final.

3) Post Benfica time:
In 1976–77 and 1977–78, Eusébio played for two smaller Portuguese clubs, Beira-Mar, in the first division, and União de Tomar, in the Second Division.

He also played in the North American Soccer League (NASL), for three different teams, from 1975 to 1977: Boston Minutemen (1975), Toronto Metros-Croatia(1976), and the Las Vegas Quicksilvers (1977).

He found a home in 1978 with the New Jersey Americans of the second-tier American Soccer League (ASL). He went on to play five games for the Buffalo Stallions during the 1979–80 Major Indoor Soccer League season.

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Norwich City Loan Round-Up: A weekend to forget for City's loanees

Across the Atlantic, Caleb Richards was again involved for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, but their run without a victory continued as they were beaten 2-1 by Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship Eastern Conference.

Richards found himself in a right wing-back position, with Neil Collins tinkering with his starting eleven in search of a solution to the Rowdies poor form.

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1058473

Rising FC is the Favorite, Who’s Going to Be the Biggest Threat?

FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM LAYS OUT THE PROBABILITIES AHEAD OF 2019 USL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS

Two-time defending champion Louisville comes in as the third-best chance among Eastern Conference sides at 5 percent, with its late-season surge putting it at the No. 4 seed for its attempt at a three-peat, while Indy Eleven (4 percent) and the Tampa Bay Rowdies (3 percent) round out the top-five contenders in the East.

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The 18 – Reno’s Consistency Making a Mark

1868 FC’S BEST REGULAR SEASON CAPS STANDOUT OPENING THREE YEARS IN CHAMPIONSHIP

6. Louisville was one of the big winners from a wild final weekend in the Eastern Conference as its 2-1 comeback victory against Memphis 901 FC saw it jump into a top-four finish as both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and New York Red Bulls II faltered on the road to wrap up their regular seasons. Given that LouCity has never lost a playoff game at Slugger Field in its history – it has gone 10-0-0 at the venue all-time – that’s potentially very good news for the two-time defending champion as it looks to make even more history this postseason.

18. Meanwhile, for two of the league’s newcomers, ending the season on a high note is going to make this offseason of work feel that little bit more exciting after Hartford Athletic’s dramatic victory against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Dillon Stadium and Loudoun United FC’s 7-3 romp past the Red Bulls II at Segra Field. There may be no competitive games left to play for each side this year, but there can be justified optimism as to what Year 2 could hold for each.

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https://www.newschannel5.com/news/demolition-for-mls-stadium-at-fairgrounds-nashville-delayed

Demolition for MLS stadium at Fairgrounds Nashville delayed

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https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/10/rooneys-mls-adventure-comes-to-sour-end/

SPORTS Rooney’s MLS adventure comes to sour end

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Soccer-MLS awards expansion franchise to Sacramento

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Top Sacramento news: City gears up for MLS announcement; man accused of lewd acts at park; more

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https://www.thebluetestament.com/2019/10/21/20925725/mls-expansion-sacramento-are-in-charlotte-and-miami-updates-major-league-soccer-usa

MLS Expansion: Sacramento are in, Charlotte and Miami Updates

The 29th team is announced plus updates from Charlotte and Miami.

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'A moment in time for this city.' Sac latest MLS city | Extended

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Investor Kevin Nagle Sac Republic MLS Announcement

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Big-rig crash closes I-5, MLS rally attendees should avoid the highway

The Sacramento Police Department is urging those attending the Sacramento Republic FC's block party to find another route.

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Major League Soccer awards expansion team to Sacramento

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Sacramento Republic FC to MLS Expansion Announcement | RAW

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MLS makes Sacramento franchise official, expected to turn attention to Charlotte next

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Sacramento Awarded Major League Soccer Expansion Team

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Road Closures Planned For Major League Soccer Fan Fest In Sacramento

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Sacramento awarded MLS expansion team

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https://www.eurosport.com/football/mls/2019/rooney-s-mls-adventure-comes-to-sour-end_sto7505739/story.shtml

Rooney leaves MLS on a low as DC thrashed 5-1

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MLS Expansion: Sacramento are in, Charlotte and Miami Updates

The 29th team is announced plus updates from Charlotte and Miami.

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EXPANSION

MLS announces Sacramento Republic as 29th franchise

The Republic will begin MLS play in 2022.

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Sacramento Republic FC Fans Overjoyed at Long-Awaited MLS Announcement

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SportShorts for Tuesday, October 22, 2019

SOCCER

MLS adds team in Sacramento

Major League Soccer has awarded its 29th franchise to Sacramento.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced the league's newest team Monday, joined by Mayor Darrell Steinberg and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Sacramento Republic FC is set to begin play in 2022.

The team's ownership group includes lead investor Ron Burkle, an owner of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as entertainment executive Matt Alvarez and Kevin Nagle, an investor in the NBA's Sacramento Kings who has spearheaded the bid for MLS expansion since 2014.

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Clay Center of St Petersburg

Billy Sangbusch

One Saturday morning at the Clay Center of St Pete! Enjoy!

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IMAGINE MUSEUM - St. Petersburg, Florida

King Kapow's Gaming

A slideshow of the cool things I saw in there.

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Imagine Museum in St Petersburg Florida

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Imagine Museum  in St Petersburg Florida we take a visual look inside. Imagine Museum is a new museum in St. Petersburg, Florida dedicated to Contemporary American Studio Glass. Currently the museum is home to more than 500 pieces of American Studio Glass and represents over 55 artists over 55 years who were and are integral to the development of this medium as a fine art form.

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Imagine Museum www.imaginemuseum.com

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Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores Florida

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Seaside Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores Florida.  Located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of sick and injured wild birds, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild. To carry out their important mission, the sanctuary is staffed by experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers.

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Beckham's stadium complex for Inter Miami taking shape

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Sacramento Joins Major League Soccer

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Lansing Ignite owner Tom Dickson on team folding: 'We really thought it would do better'