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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3169811/miami-beckham-expansion-bid-at-the-finish-line-mls-commissioner-garber
Miami Beckham expansion bid 'at the finish line' - MLS commissioner Garber
CHICAGO -- MLS commissioner Don Garber said that the league may decide on Wednesday whether to hold a vote to grant David Beckham's group and the city of Miami an expansion franchise.
Speaking exclusively to ESPN FC at the unveiling of an all-weather "mini-pitch" on Chicago's south side, Garber said about Miami, "We're at the finish line. We're not over the finish line yet. We've been working hard for a really long time. We feel like we've got everything where we need it to be."
The MLS Board of Governors is set to meet on Wednesday. The expectation out of Beckham's camp is that a vote will take place. Garber sounded optimistic as well, but stopped short of stating that a vote is guaranteed to happen then.
"We're going to talk to our board about it," said Garber. "We're in a position to ask for a vote [on Miami], but at this point we're not sure whether we're actually going to take it at that point. We'll know a lot more on Wednesday."
[ . . . ]
It was also two months ago that Beckham's group, Miami Beckham United, purchased a three-acre plot from Miami-Dade County for $9 million. When combined with a previous six-acre purchase from a private owner, MBU has the land it needs to build its stadium. All that needs to be done is for the City of Miami to approve zoning changes for the stadium site.
But just 10 days ago, wealthy local landowner Bruce Matheson filed a lawsuit seeking to block the county's sale of the land. Garber said he's not concerned.
"I don't see the lawsuit as an impediment to the process," he said. "More importantly, as you 've heard from the mayor [of Miami, Tomas Regalado] there will be a process where the public can weigh in, and we support that because we want to be good community partners."
Garber said he was also encouraged by the current state of MLS expansion efforts even though both St. Louis and San Diego took hits in recent months. A St. Louis stadium funding measure was rejected by voters, while San Diego's attempt to hold a vote on a stadium project looks set to be delayed until next year. But Detroit's bid got a boost when Wayne County executive Wayne Evans indicated he prefers a plan by MLS bidders Dan Gilbert and Tom Gores to build a stadium and criminal justice complex. Last week Sacramento began construction on its stadium project, and Garber recently concluded a successful visit to Nashville.
"I read something the other day about whether or not we're disappointed by where we are. We couldn't be more excited about where we are," he said. "The news out of Detroit was very positive, clearly the groundbreaking in Sacramento was very, very positive, my trip to Nashville was off the charts. And there remain lots of different, great markets for us to go to. At some point, somebody is going to be really disappointed, and we're going to have to figure out how to manage that."
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https://twitter.com/TheTailgateShow/status/892108619881353216
The Tailgate Show
@TheTailgateShow
Rumors circling that Riccardo Silva's in talks w/ Beckham to combine @TheMiamiFC w/ Beckham Utd for @MLS bid, listen in on Thursday's show!
3:44 PM - 31 Jul 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/6qr4sb/rumor_miami_fc_silva_in_talks_w_beckham/
Rumor: Miami FC Silva in talks w/ Beckham? (twitter.com)
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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/beckham-closes-in-on-mls-franchise-but-will-miami-care/2332059
Beckham closes in on MLS franchise, but will Miami care?
New York Times
Monday, July 31, 2017 6:15am
MIAMI — The midday sun was beating down on a forlorn 9-acre section of the Overtown neighborhood last month, and there was not a soul in the streets. Boarded-up shops faced the lots on one side, and public housing on two others. High-rise apartments and office towers in downtown Miami, markers of the city's rapid resurgence, glistened not far off.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/30/sports/soccer/david-beckham-mls-franchise-ownership-miami.html
David Beckham Closes In on M.L.S. Franchise. Will Miami Care?
By KEN BELSON
JULY 30, 2017
MIAMI — The midday sun was beating down on a forlorn, nine-acre section of the Overtown neighborhood last month, and there wasn’t a soul in the streets. Boarded-up shops faced the lots on one side, and public housing on two others. High-rise apartments and office towers in downtown Miami, markers of the city’s rapid resurgence, glistened not far off.
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https://www.benzinga.com/news/17/07/9848760/negotiations-move-forward-on-dan-gilberts-proposed-detroit-mls-stadium
Negotiations Move Forward On Dan Gilbert's Proposed Detroit MLS Stadium
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3169786/detroit-plan-that-would-allow-for-mls-stadium-backed-by-county-executive
Detroit plan that would allow for MLS stadium backed by county executive
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http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/07/31/wayne-county-moves-forward-gilberts-jail-proposal-but-not-done-deal-yet/524955001/
Wayne County moves forward with Gilbert's jail proposal - but not a done deal yet
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http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170731/news/635216/wayne-county-to-focus-on-sealing-deal-with-gilbert-for-jail-complex
Wayne County to focus on sealing deal with Gilbert for jail complex
Walsh Construction option to complete existing jail remains on the table
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http://sport360.com/article/football/global/242558/mls-commissioner-don-garber-is-missing-a-big-trick-in-developing-the-league/
MLS commissioner Don Garber is missing a big trick in developing the league
Steve Brenner writes how promotion/relegation proposal is needed to make the game interesting in MLS.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2017/07/30/dc-united-owners-considering-sale.html
D.C. United owners are seeking investors, not an all-out sale
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https://worldsoccertalk.com/2017/07/31/south-florida-treated-world-class-soccer-large-crowds-international-champions-cup/
South Florida treated to world-class soccer and large crowds for International Champions Cup
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/31/finally-mls-launch-video-review-project-years-making
Finally! MLS to launch Video Review, a project years in the making
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3169795/schweinsteiger-believes-mls-could-be-equal-to-european-leagues-in-10-years
Schweinsteiger believes MLS could be equal to European leagues 'in 10 years'
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http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2017/07/31/op-ed-why-fc-cincinnati-fans-should-also-support-the-sacramento-republic-fc-mls-bid
Op-ed: Why FC Cincinnati Fans Should Also Support the Sacramento Republic FC MLS Bid
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https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2017/07/31/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx
MLS expansion competitors struggle to stand out so far
By Ian Thomas, Staff Writer
Published July 31, 2017, Page 7
Nashville helped its cause with a big Gold Cup crowd July 8. GETTY IMAGES When the MLS’s submission deadline for its next four expansion spots passed Jan. 31, the league appeared to h...
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http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/phoenix-rising-catch-a-lyft
Phoenix Rising catch a Lyft
American soccer club name official rideshare partner.
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http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/sternberg-rays-ready-to-make-quick--decision-once-they-get-stadium-options/2332121
Sternberg: Rays ready to make 'quick' decision once they get stadium options
Principal owner Stuart Sternberg said the Rays are working pretty much every day on the effort to get a new stadium.
But as of now, the team is waiting for Hillsborough County officials "to completely weigh in" with a site and specifics of the project.
"When they do then we'll be able to make a decision in a pretty quick time," he said.
That makes it sound as if they already know what their Pinellas options are, but he said not quite.
"We have sites in mind, and it's a question of what will get done around the site and how are they going to get paid for," he said. "And once municipalities are able to line those things up, not completely buttoned up but at least to a good extent, then we'll be able to make a decision."
Sternberg said they were hoping to have a decision by the end of the season, but the end of the year may be more likely.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2017/07/31/14-million-for-st-pete-pier-enhancements-faces.html
$14 million for St. Pete pier enhancements faces final vote
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http://saintpetersblog.com/barclay-harless-vows-not-dime-rays-stadium-st-pete-fixes-sewage-problem/
Barclay Harless vows ‘not a dime’ for Rays stadium until St. Pete fixes sewage problem
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/818860
Rowdies Add Guenzatti to Squad
Bolsters attacking midfield options for Tampa Bay
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http://www.cltampa.com/arts-entertainment/sports/article/20970886/rowdies-shut-out-pittsburgh
Rowdies shut down Pittsburgh for consecutive win
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http://thecomeback.com/soccer/world-freddy-adu-trying-resurrect-career-poland.html
Where in the world is Freddy Adu? Trying to resurrect his career in Poland.
The one time USA teen prodigy is still trying to make something of himself as a pro soccer player.
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http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/633963/David-Beckham-football-stadium-club-Miami-Overtown
David Beckham to launch new football stadium in ‘crack ghetto’ of Miami
DAVID Beckham is launching his new US football club in a “crack ghetto” where land is cheap as chips.
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http://www.tbo.com/sports/soccer/beckham-closes-in-on-mls-franchise-but-will-miami-care/2332059
Beckham closes in on MLS franchise, but will Miami care?
New York Times
Published: July 31, 2017
MIAMI — The midday sun was beating down on a forlorn 9-acre section of the Overtown neighborhood last month, and there was not a soul in the streets. Boarded-up shops faced the lots on one side, and public housing on two others. High-rise apartments and office towers in downtown Miami, markers of the city's rapid resurgence, glistened not far off.
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http://saintpetersblog.com/tampa-bay-rowdies-add-depth-sebastian-guenzatti/
Tampa Bay Rowdies add depth with Sebastián Guenzatti
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http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/mecklenburg-county-commissioners-could-soon-vote-on-parks-and-rec-mls-projects/577665988
Mecklenburg County commissioners could soon vote on parks and rec, MLS projects
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https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/7/31/16073430/atlanta-united-sell-out-first-ever-game-at-mercedes-benz-stadium
Atlanta United sell out first-ever game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/01/didier-drogba-eden-hazard-owners-us-soccer-usl-nasl
Why are foreign soccer stars buying up lower league teams in the US?
Players such as Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard are part owners of teams in the States. But it’s not top-flight MLS that attracts them
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http://www.campaignlive.com/article/why-target-heineken-allstate-betting-big-other-football/1440883
Why Target, Heineken and Allstate are betting big on the 'other football'
Top marketers aim to reach a young, multicultural audience during this week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
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http://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-real-madrid-expected-to-give-mls-stars-intense-match-2519884
Real Madrid start as favourites in match against Major League Soccer All-Stars
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http://newsok.com/article/5558393
As USL league meetings begin, MLS2 clubs a hot-button issue
Monday, July 31, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
MLS foundation is in place for football to flourish in the United States
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https://www.thenational.ae/sport/comment/mls-foundation-is-in-place-for-football-to-flourish-in-the-united-states-1.615331
MLS foundation is in place for football to flourish in the United States
Twenty-one years after Major League Soccer started in 1996, the competition continues to expand and strengthen, with rising crowds, more football-specific stadia and marquee signings.
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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/2017/07/30/detroit-city-fc/523547001/
It's time for you to start paying attention to Detroit City FC
With nobody else winning in Detroit sports right now, this semi-pro soccer team with a rabid fan base is making a run at a national championship
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http://triblive.com/sports/riverhounds/12559851-74/loss-to-tampa-bay-rowdies-caps-winless-month-for-riverhounds
Loss to Tampa Bay Rowdies caps winless month for Riverhounds
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/818429
Morrell, Rowdies Roll Past Riverhounds
Morrell nets two as Tampa Bay extends home dominance
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https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2017/07/30/hounds-streak-draws-ends-2-0-loss-tampa-bay/
Hounds’ streak of draws ends with 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/818567
Morrell’s Breakthrough Continues Rowdies’ Run
First two league goals made difference in victory against Hounds
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/willburns/2017/07/28/the-mls-new-england-revolution-battles-redcoats-for-fans-in-new-ad-campaign/#7a6efb295e5e
The MLS New England Revolution Battles Redcoats For Fans In New Ad Campaign
The New England Revolution is a Major League Soccer team in New England. Problem is, New Englanders are overwhelmed with storied sports franchises. We've got the Boston Bruins, the Boston Celtics, the Boston Red Sox and let's not forget the New England Patriots. How is a franchise from a tier five sport, soccer, going to break through? By channeling its brand idea, that's how.
Have a look at these very Boston spots and then I'll break it down:
Hat Act:
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http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170730/a-reminder-for-mls-all-stars-in-chicago
A reminder for MLS all-stars in Chicago
It would be overly dramatic to say the Major League Soccer all-stars arriving Sunday are coming to save soccer in Chicago.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/30/business/dealbook/dc-united-soccer-owners-potential-sale.html
Owners of D.C. United Soccer Team Are Said to Consider Selling
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http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/theres-4-billion-reasons-major-league-soccer-should-consider-adding-relegation/
There’s $4 billion reasons Major League Soccer should consider adding relegation
MLS recently turned down a large media rights offer that came with the condition it would start to relegate teams.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/6qk9s6/rowdies_home_attendance_thread_game_11_vs/
Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 11 vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds [7/29] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
Game 11 is in the books with 5,737 reported vs. the Riverhounds. Weather was great and the turnout was better than I anticipated. We're closing the gap with our attendance last year, but will need some pretty big showings coming up. Game 12 and 13 of 2016 drew 6,054 and 6,912 which will be tough to top.
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http://www.theunsubs.com/wp/2017/07/29/the-bench-volume-2-issue-9/3126
The Bench, volume 2 issue 9
July 29, 2017 Matthew Cox
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https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/7/28/16054164/a-haters-guide-to-orlando-city
A Hater’s Guide to Orlando City
We’re providing a community service here.
Welcome to a Hater’s Guide to Orlando City. Hopefully, I’ll be able to provide you with a hater’s guide for every opponent the rest of the year, but I figured there wouldn’t be a better place to start than the team from Florida.
Take the facts put forth in this guide with many grains of salt. I’ve put minimal effort into researching them.
[ . . . ]
City symbol: Apparently, it’s this fountain?
I guess it’s appropriate that the city symbol is something usually found as the centerpiece of retirement communities and malls to make them seem fancy.
Largest Industry: Tourism
Over 62 million people a year come to the outskirts of Orlando each year to leave almost as soon as they’ve arrived.
They leave hot, at each other’s throats and angry that they were somehow tricked into paying thousands of dollars to stand in line, eat bad food and watch tacky theme park shows.
That Orlando has been able to keep up the ruse that their theme parks aren’t awful money vacuums for this long is commendable and the only thing I will applaud them for in this piece.
Weather: It seems nice.
And the city is far enough inland that it doesn’t get wrecked by hurricanes all the time. However, despite being the largest inland city in the state, it’s just the fourth largest overall. The other three are on the coast.
The conclusion? Millions of people would rather be hit by a literal hurricane than live in Orlando.
[ . . . ]
Uniform: Grimace from McDonaldland: The kit
Mascot: A nightmare lion that loves the movie Step Up 2: The Streets, and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes of TLC.
[ . . . ]
The Fans
Supporter’s Groups: Ruckus and Iron Lion Firm
Both groups have been suspended/given a stern talking to by the club for cursing at Disney World and for setting off fireworks in the middle of a Tampa Bay Rowdies crowd.
Their People: Super hardcore and edgy AF.
For example:
They’ve got a mean right hook*
*when no one is expecting it and they’re distracting the person by throwing bottles at nearby people
They like to dox Atlanta United team staff and find out which hotel the team is staying in and pull the fire alarm at said hotel at 3:45 in the morning. Real adult humans did this.
No, seriously.
And they also like to deface billboards that were just trying to bring something nice to look at to the city for once.
Essentially, we’re dealing with a group of rogue commando’s here and if you see one in their natural habitat (wearing jean shorts, drinking Natural Light, listening to Tyga) this weekend, please do not approach one. You could be in danger.
Conclusion
The city is a tacky hellscape, the team is mediocre and the state they live in is somehow the worst in the southeast. Can we really blame their fans for lashing out and making the choices they do when they have to live in Florida?
Yes.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/6q5amf/from_an_atl_utd_perspective_a_haters_guide_to/
[From an ATL UTD perspective] A Hater’s Guide to Orlando City (dirtysouthsoccer.com)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/6p7peh/rowdies_home_attendance_thread_game_10_vs/
Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 10 vs. Charleston Battery [7/22] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
Another good crowd on Throwback Night (5,619) that felt larger. Rays were in town again this week. Can't help feeling that it would have crossed the 6,000 mark if it hadn't rained off and on all day. Two more at home in a row the next two weeks...
https://www.thenational.ae/sport/comment/mls-foundation-is-in-place-for-football-to-flourish-in-the-united-states-1.615331
MLS foundation is in place for football to flourish in the United States
Twenty-one years after Major League Soccer started in 1996, the competition continues to expand and strengthen, with rising crowds, more football-specific stadia and marquee signings.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/2017/07/30/detroit-city-fc/523547001/
It's time for you to start paying attention to Detroit City FC
With nobody else winning in Detroit sports right now, this semi-pro soccer team with a rabid fan base is making a run at a national championship
(Follow link for full article.)
http://triblive.com/sports/riverhounds/12559851-74/loss-to-tampa-bay-rowdies-caps-winless-month-for-riverhounds
Loss to Tampa Bay Rowdies caps winless month for Riverhounds
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/818429
Morrell, Rowdies Roll Past Riverhounds
Morrell nets two as Tampa Bay extends home dominance
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https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2017/07/30/hounds-streak-draws-ends-2-0-loss-tampa-bay/
Hounds’ streak of draws ends with 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/818567
Morrell’s Breakthrough Continues Rowdies’ Run
First two league goals made difference in victory against Hounds
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/willburns/2017/07/28/the-mls-new-england-revolution-battles-redcoats-for-fans-in-new-ad-campaign/#7a6efb295e5e
The MLS New England Revolution Battles Redcoats For Fans In New Ad Campaign
The New England Revolution is a Major League Soccer team in New England. Problem is, New Englanders are overwhelmed with storied sports franchises. We've got the Boston Bruins, the Boston Celtics, the Boston Red Sox and let's not forget the New England Patriots. How is a franchise from a tier five sport, soccer, going to break through? By channeling its brand idea, that's how.
Have a look at these very Boston spots and then I'll break it down:
Hat Act:
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http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170730/a-reminder-for-mls-all-stars-in-chicago
A reminder for MLS all-stars in Chicago
It would be overly dramatic to say the Major League Soccer all-stars arriving Sunday are coming to save soccer in Chicago.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/30/business/dealbook/dc-united-soccer-owners-potential-sale.html
Owners of D.C. United Soccer Team Are Said to Consider Selling
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/theres-4-billion-reasons-major-league-soccer-should-consider-adding-relegation/
There’s $4 billion reasons Major League Soccer should consider adding relegation
MLS recently turned down a large media rights offer that came with the condition it would start to relegate teams.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/6qk9s6/rowdies_home_attendance_thread_game_11_vs/
Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 11 vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds [7/29] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
Game 11 is in the books with 5,737 reported vs. the Riverhounds. Weather was great and the turnout was better than I anticipated. We're closing the gap with our attendance last year, but will need some pretty big showings coming up. Game 12 and 13 of 2016 drew 6,054 and 6,912 which will be tough to top.
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http://www.theunsubs.com/wp/2017/07/29/the-bench-volume-2-issue-9/3126
The Bench, volume 2 issue 9
July 29, 2017 Matthew Cox
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https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/7/28/16054164/a-haters-guide-to-orlando-city
A Hater’s Guide to Orlando City
We’re providing a community service here.
Welcome to a Hater’s Guide to Orlando City. Hopefully, I’ll be able to provide you with a hater’s guide for every opponent the rest of the year, but I figured there wouldn’t be a better place to start than the team from Florida.
Take the facts put forth in this guide with many grains of salt. I’ve put minimal effort into researching them.
[ . . . ]
City symbol: Apparently, it’s this fountain?
I guess it’s appropriate that the city symbol is something usually found as the centerpiece of retirement communities and malls to make them seem fancy.
Largest Industry: Tourism
Over 62 million people a year come to the outskirts of Orlando each year to leave almost as soon as they’ve arrived.
They leave hot, at each other’s throats and angry that they were somehow tricked into paying thousands of dollars to stand in line, eat bad food and watch tacky theme park shows.
That Orlando has been able to keep up the ruse that their theme parks aren’t awful money vacuums for this long is commendable and the only thing I will applaud them for in this piece.
Weather: It seems nice.
And the city is far enough inland that it doesn’t get wrecked by hurricanes all the time. However, despite being the largest inland city in the state, it’s just the fourth largest overall. The other three are on the coast.
The conclusion? Millions of people would rather be hit by a literal hurricane than live in Orlando.
[ . . . ]
Uniform: Grimace from McDonaldland: The kit
Mascot: A nightmare lion that loves the movie Step Up 2: The Streets, and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes of TLC.
[ . . . ]
The Fans
Supporter’s Groups: Ruckus and Iron Lion Firm
Both groups have been suspended/given a stern talking to by the club for cursing at Disney World and for setting off fireworks in the middle of a Tampa Bay Rowdies crowd.
Their People: Super hardcore and edgy AF.
For example:
They’ve got a mean right hook*
*when no one is expecting it and they’re distracting the person by throwing bottles at nearby people
They like to dox Atlanta United team staff and find out which hotel the team is staying in and pull the fire alarm at said hotel at 3:45 in the morning. Real adult humans did this.
No, seriously.
And they also like to deface billboards that were just trying to bring something nice to look at to the city for once.
Essentially, we’re dealing with a group of rogue commando’s here and if you see one in their natural habitat (wearing jean shorts, drinking Natural Light, listening to Tyga) this weekend, please do not approach one. You could be in danger.
Conclusion
The city is a tacky hellscape, the team is mediocre and the state they live in is somehow the worst in the southeast. Can we really blame their fans for lashing out and making the choices they do when they have to live in Florida?
Yes.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/6q5amf/from_an_atl_utd_perspective_a_haters_guide_to/
[From an ATL UTD perspective] A Hater’s Guide to Orlando City (dirtysouthsoccer.com)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/6p7peh/rowdies_home_attendance_thread_game_10_vs/
Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 10 vs. Charleston Battery [7/22] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
Another good crowd on Throwback Night (5,619) that felt larger. Rays were in town again this week. Can't help feeling that it would have crossed the 6,000 mark if it hadn't rained off and on all day. Two more at home in a row the next two weeks...
What if they weren’t the Sounders?
I myself, I am proud to say, "stuffed the ballot" multiple times with the Seattle Sounders name as the write-in option, and I encouraged others to do likewise. I've only visited Seattle once and I don't support the Sounders, but as a Rowdies supporter since 1975, it was my sacred duty to help keep another old North American soccer brand name alive.
Wisely, the owners listened to the fans and picked the Sounders name, but we should never have been forced to write the name in, in the first place. It should have been the automatic name choice without a ballot, and the fact that it wasn't even on the ballot was the final insult. Decades of soccer history and legacy potentially washed down the drain as though it were worth nothing!
I should not have to explain why something like this is important to USA soccer in general and to Rowdies fans in particular.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2017/7/29/16061410/what-if-they-werent-sounders
What if they weren’t the Sounders?
Alternate timelines show how the business could have gone way wrong.
Eight years into their MLS existence, the Seattle Sounders have embraced their heritage like few other teams have before. The Sounders unapologetically trace their history back to 1974, the year the NASL team was founded, even wearing uniforms meant as an homage to that original team. As obvious as this may all seem now, though, it's worth remembering how close the Sounders came to using an entirely different name.
There are two significant paths that could have lead to there not being a Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer. The first is simply if the club refused to allow a write-in vote when the team was in its expansion phase. Seattle Republic, Seattle Alliance and Seattle FC all could have been selected. More frightening is a Seattle MLS expansion that did not include Adrian Hanauer at all.
Both major paths are soulless options, bereft of history. They lack any connection our collective memories of the game’s first professional dip into our community, nor our second. One, is only more worse than the other. Both are alternate realities where soccer is a minor league sport in a major league town.
This story below is somewhat related to the above story; I don't have a problem with choosing names that "sound European" or whatever if it's a brand new American soccer team with no existing history or identity; or if it's a new-ish American soccer team with a truly awful name (ie, Dallas Burn); but trashing old, existing, legacy-intensive American soccer identities for the latest flavor of the month Euro-poseur names is an entirely different matter, IMO (ie, I was okay with changing the Dallas Burn name, but not the Kansas City Wizards name, for instance):
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/jul/21/mls-team-names-european-style-united-city
Not feeling the (Dallas) Burn: why MLS teams tried to sound more European
There was a time when US soccer was a storm of Rowdies and Cosmos, but now United is the name of choice. What’s going on?
(Follow link for full article.)
http://soccerstadiumdigest.com/2017/07/commissioner-fc-cincinnati-split-on-nippert-stadium-for-mls/
Commissioner, FC Cincinnati Split on Nippert Stadium for MLS
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/07/29/soccer-stadium-sales-pitch-nashville-sees-record-crowd/523062001/
Nashville MLS effort boosted by another record soccer crowd
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wsmv.com/story/36002524/new-soccer-attendance-record-set-for-international-match
New soccer attendance record set for international match
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhmpeGiCPpI
HIGHLIGHTS: Rowdies vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds - July 29, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 29, 2017
Highlights of Saturday night's 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, presented by Tijuana Flats. Alex Morrell scored both of the goals in the win.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbxNU1tNdLQ
HIGHLIGHTS: Rowdies vs Charleston Battery - July 22, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 22, 2017
Highlights of Saturday night's 2-0 win over the Charleston Battery, presented by Tijuana Flats. Joe Cole and Martin Paterson scored the goals for the Rowdies in the win.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkmg6r6ihzQ
Rowdies Front Row - Charleston Battery - July 22, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 24, 2017
Relive Saturday's 2-0 win over first-place Charleston Battery in the latest Rowdies Front Row!
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sibuET_gxYc
Rowdies vs. Charleston Battery Postgame Interviews - July 22, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 23, 2017
Hear from Joe Cole, Martin Paterson & Stuart Campbell following the Rowdies 2-0 win over top-ranked Charleston.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsJlMER1IYc
Rowdies' Hometown Kid: Alex Morrell
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 23, 2017
Get to know the youngest player on the Rowdies, 23-year-old Alex Morrell, who grew up in nearby Lakeland, FL.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9skZ_qeyuKg
Rowdies' Favorite Non-Electronic Games
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 24, 2017
The Rowdies share what board/card games they like to play!
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU4js8Z5XnM
Grouper Land
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Published on Jul 7, 2017
Grouper Week is here!
Time to start the celebrating
Best thing of the year
Reel 'em in there's no more waiting
Try them lightly fried
However your heart desires
We know you will enjoy it---sauteed and golden brown
Celebrate all over town
Each year, it swims around
Grouper Week is here!
Celebrate Grouper Week in St. Pete/Clearwater July 22-30.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/list/grouper-week
Grouper Week
Grouper Week is here! We're bringing the taste of fresh gulf Grouper to the masses with our Grouper Week Food Truck Takeover this week to dish out free samples to celebrate! Plus, learn how to make RumFish Grill's Asian Grouper Tacos, Frenchy's Cajun Grouper Sandwich and FarmTable Kitchen's Pan Seared Black Grouper with Creamy Toasted Farro.
Our local hero, the Grouper is pretty popular in the St. Pete/Clearwater area. Local restaurant Frenchy's Rockaway Grill sells about 52,000 grouper sandwiches per year, just on the weekends alone! Explore some great restaurants and fishing charters in the St. Pete/Clearwater area that are highlighting our favorite fish: the Grouper!
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j98EL7zERJI
St. Pete Artwalk Comes Alive
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Published on Jul 28, 2014
The second Saturday of every month puts St. Pete's exploding art districts on display with its St. Petersburg Second Saturday Artwalk. In all, five art districts celebrate a late night (5-9 p.m.) of free tours through studios, galleries and warehouses.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk/
Second Saturday ArtWalk
St. Petersburg’s Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District become a single vivid arts destination on the Second Saturday of every month, rain or shine, from 5 to 9 p.m.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdcGV4oPcOE
Escape to Nature at the Florida Botanical Gardens
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Published on Jun 23, 2014
Explore the tropical paradise of the Florida Botanical Gardens, located in Largo. It's the largest free-standing botanical gardens in Florida with more than 80 acres of lush gardens, including the nation's largest butterfly garden.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/article/florida-botanical-gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens
There's always something new and fabulous to see in this earthly, tucked-away paradise.
Are you a nature enthusiast? If so, you won't want to miss The Florida Botanical Gardens. Here, over 150 sun-kissed acres filled with more than 25 gardens and display areas showcase a dazzling array of tropical plants--from fruits and herbs to hibiscus and bromeliads. There's a new botanical treasure awaiting discovery at every turn.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.stpete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens/index.php
Sunken Gardens
Discover the Beauty
Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.
Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.
Sunken Gardens provides garden tours, horticultural programs, special events, field trips, weddings, private and corporate rentals. Call 727-551-3102. Gardens may be closed due to inclement weather.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunken_Gardens_(Florida)
Sunken Gardens (Florida)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States. The Gardens are now operated by the City of St. Petersburg, FL and maintained with the help of volunteers. Sunken Gardens are open to the public every day of the week. An admission fee is charged for entrance into the gardens and a yearly membership is also available.
Sunken Gardens retains their historical interest as an important example of a 1930s Florida roadside commercial attraction, and is probably the oldest commercial tourist attraction on Florida's west coast. The Gardens are open to the public for educational programs, tours, and special events, particularly weddings which have taken place for decades on the Wedding Lawn,[1] and in the banquet facilities in the Garden Room overlooking the unique garden setting.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CArSDZYZKA
Tropical Botanical Gardens in Florida Called Sunken Gardens, St Petersburg, FL
Published on Dec 7, 2013
The Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg, Florida is a beautiful tropical place to visit while in the area of Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, and St Petersburg. It feels like a large tropical rain forest and has flamingos, parrots, turtles, waterfalls, coy ponds, and lots of palm trees and tropical flowers. This place would be amazing for a small wedding; in fact we saw chairs set up for a wedding on a small pavilion in the middle of the whole place. The place is so big that I think we did a quarter mile lap on their walkways. The coolest part was how cheap it was to get in, something like only ten bucks.
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTh5nV6i_uI
Sunken Gardens
St. Petersburg, FL
Published on Mar 24, 2011
Get a glimpse of Sunken Gardens, a tropical oasis in the middle of St. Petersburg, Florida.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5tCvYLMp2k
Sunken Gardens in Downtown St. Petersburg Florida - Botanical Urban Paradise with Flamingos!
St Pete Films
Published on Jun 4, 2017
http://www.stpetefilms.com
Sunken Gardens is a beautiful garden oasis in the middle of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. It hides behind walls and doesn't look like much from the outside, but wow, once you walk into the garden walls you are surrounded by incredible beauty!
Sunken Gardens is home to many (over 50,000) enchanting plants and animals. Some of the trees in this garden are the largest and oldest in the area due to being protected for so long. Sunken Gardens was created by George Turner in 1903.
Sunken Gardens now has 22 chilean flamingos, a cactus garden, a Japanese garden, a butterfly garden, a wedding lawn, and some of the most beautiful walkways in the St. Petersburg area.
Please subscribe to my channel. There will be new movies every Sunday.
http://www.stpetefilms.com
http://www.stpete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens/index.php
Wisely, the owners listened to the fans and picked the Sounders name, but we should never have been forced to write the name in, in the first place. It should have been the automatic name choice without a ballot, and the fact that it wasn't even on the ballot was the final insult. Decades of soccer history and legacy potentially washed down the drain as though it were worth nothing!
I should not have to explain why something like this is important to USA soccer in general and to Rowdies fans in particular.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2017/7/29/16061410/what-if-they-werent-sounders
What if they weren’t the Sounders?
Alternate timelines show how the business could have gone way wrong.
Eight years into their MLS existence, the Seattle Sounders have embraced their heritage like few other teams have before. The Sounders unapologetically trace their history back to 1974, the year the NASL team was founded, even wearing uniforms meant as an homage to that original team. As obvious as this may all seem now, though, it's worth remembering how close the Sounders came to using an entirely different name.
There are two significant paths that could have lead to there not being a Seattle Sounders in Major League Soccer. The first is simply if the club refused to allow a write-in vote when the team was in its expansion phase. Seattle Republic, Seattle Alliance and Seattle FC all could have been selected. More frightening is a Seattle MLS expansion that did not include Adrian Hanauer at all.
Both major paths are soulless options, bereft of history. They lack any connection our collective memories of the game’s first professional dip into our community, nor our second. One, is only more worse than the other. Both are alternate realities where soccer is a minor league sport in a major league town.
This story below is somewhat related to the above story; I don't have a problem with choosing names that "sound European" or whatever if it's a brand new American soccer team with no existing history or identity; or if it's a new-ish American soccer team with a truly awful name (ie, Dallas Burn); but trashing old, existing, legacy-intensive American soccer identities for the latest flavor of the month Euro-poseur names is an entirely different matter, IMO (ie, I was okay with changing the Dallas Burn name, but not the Kansas City Wizards name, for instance):
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/jul/21/mls-team-names-european-style-united-city
Not feeling the (Dallas) Burn: why MLS teams tried to sound more European
There was a time when US soccer was a storm of Rowdies and Cosmos, but now United is the name of choice. What’s going on?
(Follow link for full article.)
http://soccerstadiumdigest.com/2017/07/commissioner-fc-cincinnati-split-on-nippert-stadium-for-mls/
Commissioner, FC Cincinnati Split on Nippert Stadium for MLS
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/07/29/soccer-stadium-sales-pitch-nashville-sees-record-crowd/523062001/
Nashville MLS effort boosted by another record soccer crowd
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wsmv.com/story/36002524/new-soccer-attendance-record-set-for-international-match
New soccer attendance record set for international match
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhmpeGiCPpI
HIGHLIGHTS: Rowdies vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds - July 29, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 29, 2017
Highlights of Saturday night's 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, presented by Tijuana Flats. Alex Morrell scored both of the goals in the win.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbxNU1tNdLQ
HIGHLIGHTS: Rowdies vs Charleston Battery - July 22, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 22, 2017
Highlights of Saturday night's 2-0 win over the Charleston Battery, presented by Tijuana Flats. Joe Cole and Martin Paterson scored the goals for the Rowdies in the win.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkmg6r6ihzQ
Rowdies Front Row - Charleston Battery - July 22, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 24, 2017
Relive Saturday's 2-0 win over first-place Charleston Battery in the latest Rowdies Front Row!
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sibuET_gxYc
Rowdies vs. Charleston Battery Postgame Interviews - July 22, 2017
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 23, 2017
Hear from Joe Cole, Martin Paterson & Stuart Campbell following the Rowdies 2-0 win over top-ranked Charleston.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsJlMER1IYc
Rowdies' Hometown Kid: Alex Morrell
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 23, 2017
Get to know the youngest player on the Rowdies, 23-year-old Alex Morrell, who grew up in nearby Lakeland, FL.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9skZ_qeyuKg
Rowdies' Favorite Non-Electronic Games
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 24, 2017
The Rowdies share what board/card games they like to play!
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU4js8Z5XnM
Grouper Land
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Published on Jul 7, 2017
Grouper Week is here!
Time to start the celebrating
Best thing of the year
Reel 'em in there's no more waiting
Try them lightly fried
However your heart desires
We know you will enjoy it---sauteed and golden brown
Celebrate all over town
Each year, it swims around
Grouper Week is here!
Celebrate Grouper Week in St. Pete/Clearwater July 22-30.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/list/grouper-week
Grouper Week
Grouper Week is here! We're bringing the taste of fresh gulf Grouper to the masses with our Grouper Week Food Truck Takeover this week to dish out free samples to celebrate! Plus, learn how to make RumFish Grill's Asian Grouper Tacos, Frenchy's Cajun Grouper Sandwich and FarmTable Kitchen's Pan Seared Black Grouper with Creamy Toasted Farro.
Our local hero, the Grouper is pretty popular in the St. Pete/Clearwater area. Local restaurant Frenchy's Rockaway Grill sells about 52,000 grouper sandwiches per year, just on the weekends alone! Explore some great restaurants and fishing charters in the St. Pete/Clearwater area that are highlighting our favorite fish: the Grouper!
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j98EL7zERJI
St. Pete Artwalk Comes Alive
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Published on Jul 28, 2014
The second Saturday of every month puts St. Pete's exploding art districts on display with its St. Petersburg Second Saturday Artwalk. In all, five art districts celebrate a late night (5-9 p.m.) of free tours through studios, galleries and warehouses.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk/
Second Saturday ArtWalk
St. Petersburg’s Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District and the Warehouse Arts District become a single vivid arts destination on the Second Saturday of every month, rain or shine, from 5 to 9 p.m.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdcGV4oPcOE
Escape to Nature at the Florida Botanical Gardens
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Published on Jun 23, 2014
Explore the tropical paradise of the Florida Botanical Gardens, located in Largo. It's the largest free-standing botanical gardens in Florida with more than 80 acres of lush gardens, including the nation's largest butterfly garden.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/article/florida-botanical-gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens
There's always something new and fabulous to see in this earthly, tucked-away paradise.
Are you a nature enthusiast? If so, you won't want to miss The Florida Botanical Gardens. Here, over 150 sun-kissed acres filled with more than 25 gardens and display areas showcase a dazzling array of tropical plants--from fruits and herbs to hibiscus and bromeliads. There's a new botanical treasure awaiting discovery at every turn.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.stpete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens/index.php
Sunken Gardens
Discover the Beauty
Sunken Gardens is a botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city. As St. Petersburg's oldest living museum, this 100-year-old garden is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.
Unwind as you stroll through meandering paths, lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.
Sunken Gardens provides garden tours, horticultural programs, special events, field trips, weddings, private and corporate rentals. Call 727-551-3102. Gardens may be closed due to inclement weather.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunken_Gardens_(Florida)
Sunken Gardens (Florida)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sunken Gardens are 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of well-established botanical gardens, located in the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1825 4th Street North. The Gardens have existed for more than a century, and are one of the oldest roadside tourist attractions in the United States. The Gardens are now operated by the City of St. Petersburg, FL and maintained with the help of volunteers. Sunken Gardens are open to the public every day of the week. An admission fee is charged for entrance into the gardens and a yearly membership is also available.
Sunken Gardens retains their historical interest as an important example of a 1930s Florida roadside commercial attraction, and is probably the oldest commercial tourist attraction on Florida's west coast. The Gardens are open to the public for educational programs, tours, and special events, particularly weddings which have taken place for decades on the Wedding Lawn,[1] and in the banquet facilities in the Garden Room overlooking the unique garden setting.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CArSDZYZKA
Tropical Botanical Gardens in Florida Called Sunken Gardens, St Petersburg, FL
Published on Dec 7, 2013
The Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg, Florida is a beautiful tropical place to visit while in the area of Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, and St Petersburg. It feels like a large tropical rain forest and has flamingos, parrots, turtles, waterfalls, coy ponds, and lots of palm trees and tropical flowers. This place would be amazing for a small wedding; in fact we saw chairs set up for a wedding on a small pavilion in the middle of the whole place. The place is so big that I think we did a quarter mile lap on their walkways. The coolest part was how cheap it was to get in, something like only ten bucks.
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTh5nV6i_uI
Sunken Gardens
St. Petersburg, FL
Published on Mar 24, 2011
Get a glimpse of Sunken Gardens, a tropical oasis in the middle of St. Petersburg, Florida.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5tCvYLMp2k
Sunken Gardens in Downtown St. Petersburg Florida - Botanical Urban Paradise with Flamingos!
St Pete Films
Published on Jun 4, 2017
http://www.stpetefilms.com
Sunken Gardens is a beautiful garden oasis in the middle of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. It hides behind walls and doesn't look like much from the outside, but wow, once you walk into the garden walls you are surrounded by incredible beauty!
Sunken Gardens is home to many (over 50,000) enchanting plants and animals. Some of the trees in this garden are the largest and oldest in the area due to being protected for so long. Sunken Gardens was created by George Turner in 1903.
Sunken Gardens now has 22 chilean flamingos, a cactus garden, a Japanese garden, a butterfly garden, a wedding lawn, and some of the most beautiful walkways in the St. Petersburg area.
Please subscribe to my channel. There will be new movies every Sunday.
http://www.stpetefilms.com
http://www.stpete.org/attractions/sunken_gardens/index.php
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Orlando City SC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies – Cascadia for Florida
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.prostamerika.com/2017/07/16/orlando-city-sc-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-cascadia-florida/165471
Orlando City SC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies – Cascadia for Florida
(Follow link for full article.)
https://thefloridasqueeze.com/2017/07/16/orlando-vs-tampa-bay-the-ultimate-rivalry/
Orlando vs Tampa Bay – The ultimate rivalry
July 16, 2017 · by Kartik Krishnaiyer · in Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, Tampa Bay Rowdies ·
The rivalry between Orlando City SC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies is the ultimate Florida contest with statewide supremacy and so much more on the line. Here is my 1,500 word soliloquy for Prost Amerika, a Seattle-based national soccer site that is known especially for its wall-to-wall coverage of the intense rivalries in the Cascadia area.
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https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/will-nasl-stop-playing-san-francisco-deltas-division-ii-sacntioning
Extinction level event? Deltas' peril pushing NASL to the brink ... again
As the league needed an eighth team to remain eligible for Division II sanctioning in 2017, the Deltas were a necessary addition. This past winter saw Rayo OKC and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers go dormant, Minnesota United FC leave for MLS, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Ottawa Fury switch to the USL. The NASL nearly folded entirely before an 11th-hour owners meeting kept the core intact.
For the sake of argument, let’s say the Deltas hang on for another year and the NASL lumbers on as a 12-team, independent league. Unless San Francisco turns up in droves (a la FC Cincinnati), there will be lingering questions about the sustainability of the Bay Area club. Meanwhile, the New York Cosmos organization is back in murky water after being on life support this winter. Longtime gaffer Giovanni Savarese made public his longtime desires to leave and coach in MLS, and he seems a strong candidate for any winter opening. He has long steered the ship for the club now located in Brooklyn. Without his guidance, its prospects are put back into question.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/817233
Morrell Moving Up with Rowdies
LOCAL STANDOUT HAS HELPED PROVIDE SPARK OVER PAST MONTH
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.broadwayworld.com/tampa/article/Creative-Loafing-Opens-Voting-for-Annual-Best-of-the-Bay-20170728
Creative Loafing Opens Voting for Annual 'Best of the Bay'
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http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/07/28/mls-stadium-prep-work-sacramento/
Charging Ahead: New Stadium Prep Work To Begin At Sacramento Railyards
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com/2017/7/28/16054748/opinion-mls-to-sacramento-is-a-done-deal-republic-fc
OPINION: MLS to Sacramento is a Done Deal
The $7 million “ground-making” event is all but confirmation.
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https://www.charlotteagenda.com/99149/mailbag-40-feedback-letters-babies-vs-dogs-raleigh-vs-charlotte-mls-apartments-rabbits/
Mailbag: 40 feedback letters on babies vs dogs, Raleigh vs Charlotte MLS bids, apartments and rabbits
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http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/soccer/louisville-city-fc/2017/07/28/mls-restructure-could-have-big-implications-louisville-city-fc/519123001/
MLS restructure could have big implications for Louisville City FC | Tim Sullivan
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https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/07/28/as-he-heads-to-japan-bill-hagertys-mls-confidence.html
As he heads to Japan, Bill Hagerty's MLS confidence remains sky-high
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http://www.citybeat.com/news/blog/20970819/morning-news
Morning News: What's wrong with Nippert, Portune asks; who dies from opiate overdoses?; last-minute drama as Obamacare repeal fails
FC Cincinnati says it needs a new stadium to grab a major league franchise for a number of reasons. But Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune, whose support would be critical to securing tax payer money, calls those reasons “red herrings.”
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3164144/mls-rejected-$4-billion-media-rights-deal-that-hinged-on-promotion-and-relegation
MLS rejected $4 billion media rights deal requiring promotion/relegation
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http://www.gamingtoday.com/vegas_style/article/68982-Add_soccer_to_the_growing_list_of_Vegas_sports_franchises
Add soccer to the growing list of Vegas sports franchises
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https://knpr.org/knpr/2017-07/pro-soccer-vegas-heat
Pro Soccer In Vegas, But In This Heat?
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http://kmph.com/sports/local-sports/growth-in-soccer-fandom-helps-bring-professional-team-to-fresno
Growth in soccer fandom helps bring professional team to Fresno
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http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/2017/07/25/pro-soccer-league-has-eyes-greenville/510116001/
Pro soccer league has eyes on Greenville
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http://www.sportspromedia.com/opinion/the-long-read-riccardo-silvas-american-soccer-power-play
The Long Read: Riccardo Silva’s American soccer power play
SportsPro Americas editor Michael Long ponders Riccardo Silva's reported US$4 billion offer for the global media rights to Major League Soccer and considers what it might reveal about the Italian's broader intentions.
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http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/blog/20970592/nashville-sc-likely-to-join-a-newlook-usl
Nashville SC likely to join a new-look USL
League plans to change from two- to three-conference structure as early as 2018
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https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2017/07/26/fresno-football-club-join-usl-2018
Fresno Football Club to join USL in 2018
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https://www.soccernation.com/fresno-fc-officially-unveiled-by-united-soccer-league/
FRESNO FC OFFICIALLY UNVEILED BY UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE
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http://krqe.com/2017/07/26/study-pinpoints-possible-locations-price-tag-on-stadium-for-albuquerque-sol-fc/
Study pinpoints possible locations, price tag on soccer stadium for Albuquerque Sol FC
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http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/soccer/article163853218.html
Fresno’s new pro soccer team has big plans, starting with playing at Chukchansi Park
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http://kmph.com/sports/local-sports/new-fresno-usl-soccer-team-announces-team-name-logo-where-theyll-play
New Fresno USL soccer team announces team name, logo, where they'll play
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http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/fresno-pro-soccer-team-name-and-venue-revealed/775510788
Fresno pro soccer team name and venue revealed
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http://www.orangeobserver.com/article/maitland-businessman-purchases-jacksonville-armada-football-club
Maitland businessman purchases Jacksonville Armada Football Club
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http://www.kolotv.com/content/sports/Fresno-gets-USL-team-436821123.html
Fresno gets USL team
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http://www.vidaenelvalle.com/sports/article164091357.html
Central Valley finally has its own pro soccer team: Fresno Football Club
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http://hanfordsentinel.com/sports/local/fresno-lands-pro-soccer-franchise/article_2a0500b0-4fe2-5f53-9b2b-be3e51fc9fee.html
Fresno lands pro soccer franchise
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http://mercerspace.com/2017/07/28/fury-latest-stop-hamilton-pairs-path-pro-soccer/
Philadelphia Fury latest stop on Hamilton pair’s path to pro soccer
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http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/07/26/the-life-and-murder-of-a-u-s-soccer-president/comment-page-1/
The life — and murder — of a U.S. Soccer president
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http://www.vector-foiltec.com/projects/resinda-park-mall-etfe-canopy-indonesia/
Resinda Park Mall ETFE Canopy, Indonesia
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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/rowdies-part-of-a-record-setting-season-for-usl-attendance/2331095
Rowdies part of record-setting season for USL attendance
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http://www.heraldsun.com/sports/other-sports/article162688603.html
Q&A: Everything you need to know about Raleigh’s bid for an MLS team
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/jul/21/mls-team-names-european-style-united-city
Not feeling the (Dallas) Burn: why MLS teams tried to sound more European
There was a time when US soccer was a storm of Rowdies and Cosmos, but now United is the name of choice. What’s going on?
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https://www.beachesleader.com/sports/florida-based-entrepreneur-robert-palmer-unveiled-new-owner-jacksonville-armada-fc
FLORIDA-BASED ENTREPRENEUR ROBERT PALMER UNVEILED AS NEW OWNER OF JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC
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http://www.eurosport.com/football/former-england-boss-sam-allardyce-would-consider-another-international-job_sto6258573/story.shtml
Former England boss Sam Allardyce would consider another international job
Sam Allardyce would consider a return to football management if the right international job came up, but intends to enjoy his break from the game first.
Allardyce had a spell playing in the United States with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1983 and a move to coach in Major Soccer League has been suggested.
"There has been one or two offers, but not internationally and of course it is far too early for me to consider a position at the moment. Time has to elapse and see how I feel," he added.
"I am going to spend some time travelling the world - me and Lynn have booked a fabulous holiday in Hawaii, so I am going to go there and chill out a bit."
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http://saintpetersblog.com/tampa-bay-rowdies-sign-winger-walter-restrepo/
Tampa Bay Rowdies sign winger Walter Restrepo
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http://www.mdjonline.com/sports/nashville-touts-place-as-mls-expansion-target/article_9aafd208-6ce9-11e7-b2e8-2be412d9a869.html
Nashville touts place as MLS expansion target
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/815730
Rowdies Add Restrepo to Squad
FORMER UNION MIDFIELDER ADDS CREATIVITY IN ATTACKING THIRD
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http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/817082
SCHÄFER: I’M ALWAYS VERY HAPPY WHEN I SEE WOLFSBURG FANS HERE
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http://www.theunsubs.com/wp/2017/07/28/rowdies-set-to-sign-former-cosmos-midfielder-sebastian-guenzatti/3121
ROWDIES SET TO SIGN FORMER COSMOS MIDFIELDER SEBASTIAN GUENZATTI
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http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/817167
MORRELL NAMED TO USL TEAM OF THE WEEK
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http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/815680
ROWDIES SIGN WINGER WALTER RESTREPO
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http://www.empireofsoccer.com/cosmos-notebook-restrepo-departs-for-rowdies-63353/
Cosmos Notebook: Restrepo Departs for Rowdies
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https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/carlos-valderrama-mls-icon
MLS icons, Carlos Valderrama: The brightest star of MLS 1.0
One of the league's first superstars, the Colombian international remains MLS' standard for creation and creativity.
http://www.prostamerika.com/2017/07/16/orlando-city-sc-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-cascadia-florida/165471
Orlando City SC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies – Cascadia for Florida
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https://thefloridasqueeze.com/2017/07/16/orlando-vs-tampa-bay-the-ultimate-rivalry/
Orlando vs Tampa Bay – The ultimate rivalry
July 16, 2017 · by Kartik Krishnaiyer · in Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, Tampa Bay Rowdies ·
The rivalry between Orlando City SC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies is the ultimate Florida contest with statewide supremacy and so much more on the line. Here is my 1,500 word soliloquy for Prost Amerika, a Seattle-based national soccer site that is known especially for its wall-to-wall coverage of the intense rivalries in the Cascadia area.
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https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/will-nasl-stop-playing-san-francisco-deltas-division-ii-sacntioning
Extinction level event? Deltas' peril pushing NASL to the brink ... again
As the league needed an eighth team to remain eligible for Division II sanctioning in 2017, the Deltas were a necessary addition. This past winter saw Rayo OKC and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers go dormant, Minnesota United FC leave for MLS, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Ottawa Fury switch to the USL. The NASL nearly folded entirely before an 11th-hour owners meeting kept the core intact.
For the sake of argument, let’s say the Deltas hang on for another year and the NASL lumbers on as a 12-team, independent league. Unless San Francisco turns up in droves (a la FC Cincinnati), there will be lingering questions about the sustainability of the Bay Area club. Meanwhile, the New York Cosmos organization is back in murky water after being on life support this winter. Longtime gaffer Giovanni Savarese made public his longtime desires to leave and coach in MLS, and he seems a strong candidate for any winter opening. He has long steered the ship for the club now located in Brooklyn. Without his guidance, its prospects are put back into question.
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/817233
Morrell Moving Up with Rowdies
LOCAL STANDOUT HAS HELPED PROVIDE SPARK OVER PAST MONTH
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http://www.broadwayworld.com/tampa/article/Creative-Loafing-Opens-Voting-for-Annual-Best-of-the-Bay-20170728
Creative Loafing Opens Voting for Annual 'Best of the Bay'
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http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/07/28/mls-stadium-prep-work-sacramento/
Charging Ahead: New Stadium Prep Work To Begin At Sacramento Railyards
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https://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com/2017/7/28/16054748/opinion-mls-to-sacramento-is-a-done-deal-republic-fc
OPINION: MLS to Sacramento is a Done Deal
The $7 million “ground-making” event is all but confirmation.
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https://www.charlotteagenda.com/99149/mailbag-40-feedback-letters-babies-vs-dogs-raleigh-vs-charlotte-mls-apartments-rabbits/
Mailbag: 40 feedback letters on babies vs dogs, Raleigh vs Charlotte MLS bids, apartments and rabbits
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http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/soccer/louisville-city-fc/2017/07/28/mls-restructure-could-have-big-implications-louisville-city-fc/519123001/
MLS restructure could have big implications for Louisville City FC | Tim Sullivan
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https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/07/28/as-he-heads-to-japan-bill-hagertys-mls-confidence.html
As he heads to Japan, Bill Hagerty's MLS confidence remains sky-high
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http://www.citybeat.com/news/blog/20970819/morning-news
Morning News: What's wrong with Nippert, Portune asks; who dies from opiate overdoses?; last-minute drama as Obamacare repeal fails
FC Cincinnati says it needs a new stadium to grab a major league franchise for a number of reasons. But Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune, whose support would be critical to securing tax payer money, calls those reasons “red herrings.”
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3164144/mls-rejected-$4-billion-media-rights-deal-that-hinged-on-promotion-and-relegation
MLS rejected $4 billion media rights deal requiring promotion/relegation
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http://www.gamingtoday.com/vegas_style/article/68982-Add_soccer_to_the_growing_list_of_Vegas_sports_franchises
Add soccer to the growing list of Vegas sports franchises
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https://knpr.org/knpr/2017-07/pro-soccer-vegas-heat
Pro Soccer In Vegas, But In This Heat?
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http://kmph.com/sports/local-sports/growth-in-soccer-fandom-helps-bring-professional-team-to-fresno
Growth in soccer fandom helps bring professional team to Fresno
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http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/2017/07/25/pro-soccer-league-has-eyes-greenville/510116001/
Pro soccer league has eyes on Greenville
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http://www.sportspromedia.com/opinion/the-long-read-riccardo-silvas-american-soccer-power-play
The Long Read: Riccardo Silva’s American soccer power play
SportsPro Americas editor Michael Long ponders Riccardo Silva's reported US$4 billion offer for the global media rights to Major League Soccer and considers what it might reveal about the Italian's broader intentions.
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http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/blog/20970592/nashville-sc-likely-to-join-a-newlook-usl
Nashville SC likely to join a new-look USL
League plans to change from two- to three-conference structure as early as 2018
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https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2017/07/26/fresno-football-club-join-usl-2018
Fresno Football Club to join USL in 2018
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https://www.soccernation.com/fresno-fc-officially-unveiled-by-united-soccer-league/
FRESNO FC OFFICIALLY UNVEILED BY UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE
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http://krqe.com/2017/07/26/study-pinpoints-possible-locations-price-tag-on-stadium-for-albuquerque-sol-fc/
Study pinpoints possible locations, price tag on soccer stadium for Albuquerque Sol FC
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http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/soccer/article163853218.html
Fresno’s new pro soccer team has big plans, starting with playing at Chukchansi Park
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http://kmph.com/sports/local-sports/new-fresno-usl-soccer-team-announces-team-name-logo-where-theyll-play
New Fresno USL soccer team announces team name, logo, where they'll play
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http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/fresno-pro-soccer-team-name-and-venue-revealed/775510788
Fresno pro soccer team name and venue revealed
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http://www.orangeobserver.com/article/maitland-businessman-purchases-jacksonville-armada-football-club
Maitland businessman purchases Jacksonville Armada Football Club
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http://www.kolotv.com/content/sports/Fresno-gets-USL-team-436821123.html
Fresno gets USL team
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http://www.vidaenelvalle.com/sports/article164091357.html
Central Valley finally has its own pro soccer team: Fresno Football Club
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http://hanfordsentinel.com/sports/local/fresno-lands-pro-soccer-franchise/article_2a0500b0-4fe2-5f53-9b2b-be3e51fc9fee.html
Fresno lands pro soccer franchise
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http://mercerspace.com/2017/07/28/fury-latest-stop-hamilton-pairs-path-pro-soccer/
Philadelphia Fury latest stop on Hamilton pair’s path to pro soccer
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http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/07/26/the-life-and-murder-of-a-u-s-soccer-president/comment-page-1/
The life — and murder — of a U.S. Soccer president
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http://www.vector-foiltec.com/projects/resinda-park-mall-etfe-canopy-indonesia/
Resinda Park Mall ETFE Canopy, Indonesia
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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/rowdies-part-of-a-record-setting-season-for-usl-attendance/2331095
Rowdies part of record-setting season for USL attendance
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http://www.heraldsun.com/sports/other-sports/article162688603.html
Q&A: Everything you need to know about Raleigh’s bid for an MLS team
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https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/jul/21/mls-team-names-european-style-united-city
Not feeling the (Dallas) Burn: why MLS teams tried to sound more European
There was a time when US soccer was a storm of Rowdies and Cosmos, but now United is the name of choice. What’s going on?
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https://www.beachesleader.com/sports/florida-based-entrepreneur-robert-palmer-unveiled-new-owner-jacksonville-armada-fc
FLORIDA-BASED ENTREPRENEUR ROBERT PALMER UNVEILED AS NEW OWNER OF JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC
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http://www.eurosport.com/football/former-england-boss-sam-allardyce-would-consider-another-international-job_sto6258573/story.shtml
Former England boss Sam Allardyce would consider another international job
Sam Allardyce would consider a return to football management if the right international job came up, but intends to enjoy his break from the game first.
Allardyce had a spell playing in the United States with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1983 and a move to coach in Major Soccer League has been suggested.
"There has been one or two offers, but not internationally and of course it is far too early for me to consider a position at the moment. Time has to elapse and see how I feel," he added.
"I am going to spend some time travelling the world - me and Lynn have booked a fabulous holiday in Hawaii, so I am going to go there and chill out a bit."
(Follow link for full article.)
http://saintpetersblog.com/tampa-bay-rowdies-sign-winger-walter-restrepo/
Tampa Bay Rowdies sign winger Walter Restrepo
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http://www.mdjonline.com/sports/nashville-touts-place-as-mls-expansion-target/article_9aafd208-6ce9-11e7-b2e8-2be412d9a869.html
Nashville touts place as MLS expansion target
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/815730
Rowdies Add Restrepo to Squad
FORMER UNION MIDFIELDER ADDS CREATIVITY IN ATTACKING THIRD
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http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/817082
SCHÄFER: I’M ALWAYS VERY HAPPY WHEN I SEE WOLFSBURG FANS HERE
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http://www.theunsubs.com/wp/2017/07/28/rowdies-set-to-sign-former-cosmos-midfielder-sebastian-guenzatti/3121
ROWDIES SET TO SIGN FORMER COSMOS MIDFIELDER SEBASTIAN GUENZATTI
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http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/817167
MORRELL NAMED TO USL TEAM OF THE WEEK
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http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/815680
ROWDIES SIGN WINGER WALTER RESTREPO
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http://www.empireofsoccer.com/cosmos-notebook-restrepo-departs-for-rowdies-63353/
Cosmos Notebook: Restrepo Departs for Rowdies
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https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/carlos-valderrama-mls-icon
MLS icons, Carlos Valderrama: The brightest star of MLS 1.0
One of the league's first superstars, the Colombian international remains MLS' standard for creation and creativity.
Stephen Ross Doubts MLS In Miami Is A Good Idea
Stephen Ross makes big money from international friendlies like the recent El Clasico in Miami; he is not on board with the idea of MLS in Miami. Another "hmmm..." story.
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http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/07/28/stephen-ross-doubts-mls-in-miami-is-a-good-idea/
Stephen Ross Doubts MLS In Miami Is A Good Idea
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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article164266412.html
Miami-Dade mayor welcomes Real Madrid, but refers to star Ronaldo as ‘Rolando’
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http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/07/28/stephen-ross-doubts-mls-in-miami-is-a-good-idea/
Stephen Ross Doubts MLS In Miami Is A Good Idea
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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article164266412.html
Miami-Dade mayor welcomes Real Madrid, but refers to star Ronaldo as ‘Rolando’
Two New Asian Eateries Makes Three in a Row on Central
So I tried this new restaurant when walking down Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete before the Rowdies game last week against Charleston Battery: Pin Wok & Bowl. I had a very yummy poke bowl and pork dumplings. This place does not seem to have a website or Facebook page yet so I link this story below. This place must have just opened because the story below says they open this August and it is still July.
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https://stpetersburgfoodies.com/news/pin-wok-bowl-new-restaurant-on-central-ave-in-dtsp/
Two New Asian Eateries Makes Three in a Row on Central
According to the American Community Survey (ACS) from the Census Bureau, St. Petersburg only has an Asian population of 3.1%. Luckily for us DTSPers, the Asian restaurant population is about to triple on the 400 block of Central Avenue.
La V Vietnamese Fusion has been thriving there since 2012. They will be opening their new Sushi/ Pan-Asian Fusion next door to the right (east), called Asie (pronounced a-zee), currently slated for October opening at 437 Central Avenue. You can read more about it here.
In roughly, one month—sometime in August we will have Pin Wok & Bowl taking the space just left (west) of La V. This is at 445 Central Ave, which used to house The Mango Tree.
Their name is a play on Rock 'n' Roll. A Pin or Phin is like a guitar. It is a type of lute with a pear-shaped body, originating in the Isan region of Thailand and played mostly by ethnic Laotians in Thailand and Laos. It has frets on the neck over which two or three metal strings run that are plucked by a pick. These Guitars, which will be used to decorate the walls in the restaurant were handmade by the owner Roger Rattanachane.
Pork Dumplings:
"Spicy Lava Flow" Poke Bowl (cubed ahi tuna, cucumber, mango, seaweed salad, jalapeno, sweet onion, masago and roasted seaweed with spicy house sauce), served on a bed of sushi rice:
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Edit to add, 2017-10-03:
They have a Facebook page now.
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https://www.facebook.com/PinWokBowl/
PIN Wok & Bowl
Thai and Japanese fusion restaurant.
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https://stpetersburgfoodies.com/news/pin-wok-bowl-new-restaurant-on-central-ave-in-dtsp/
Two New Asian Eateries Makes Three in a Row on Central
According to the American Community Survey (ACS) from the Census Bureau, St. Petersburg only has an Asian population of 3.1%. Luckily for us DTSPers, the Asian restaurant population is about to triple on the 400 block of Central Avenue.
La V Vietnamese Fusion has been thriving there since 2012. They will be opening their new Sushi/ Pan-Asian Fusion next door to the right (east), called Asie (pronounced a-zee), currently slated for October opening at 437 Central Avenue. You can read more about it here.
In roughly, one month—sometime in August we will have Pin Wok & Bowl taking the space just left (west) of La V. This is at 445 Central Ave, which used to house The Mango Tree.
Their name is a play on Rock 'n' Roll. A Pin or Phin is like a guitar. It is a type of lute with a pear-shaped body, originating in the Isan region of Thailand and played mostly by ethnic Laotians in Thailand and Laos. It has frets on the neck over which two or three metal strings run that are plucked by a pick. These Guitars, which will be used to decorate the walls in the restaurant were handmade by the owner Roger Rattanachane.
Pork Dumplings:
"Spicy Lava Flow" Poke Bowl (cubed ahi tuna, cucumber, mango, seaweed salad, jalapeno, sweet onion, masago and roasted seaweed with spicy house sauce), served on a bed of sushi rice:
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Edit to add, 2017-10-03:
They have a Facebook page now.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.facebook.com/PinWokBowl/
PIN Wok & Bowl
Thai and Japanese fusion restaurant.
Matheson lawsuit seeks to block Beckham soccer stadium deal
So I am back from my annual July vacation which included trips to Orlando and St. Pete to watch the Rowdies; I won't have time to catch up on all the news of the past two or three weeks, but the below story is worth highlighting.
Will this kill the Miami MLS Overtown stadium, and thus kill or at least delay the Miami Beckham United project? I have no idea. We shall have to wait and see.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2017/07/24/matheson-lawsuit-seeks-to-block-beckham-soccer.html
Matheson lawsuit seeks to block Beckham soccer stadium deal
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https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/07/24/bruce-matheson-sues-to-block-beckhams-mls-stadium-in-overtown/
Bruce Matheson sues to block Beckham’s MLS stadium in Overtown
Matheson successfully blocked the Miami Open's proposed expansion of Crandon Park
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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article162945508.html
Bruce Matheson sues to block David Beckham soccer stadium in Miami over no-bid deal
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https://miami.curbed.com/2017/7/24/16019466/miami-mls-stadium-david-beckham-matheson-lawsuit
Miami’s MLS stadium hits yet another potential snag
Bruce Matheson filed a lawsuit against Miami-Dade County
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https://cserepartners.com/matheson-lawsuit-seeks-to-block-beckham-soccer-stadium-deal/
Matheson lawsuit seeks to block Beckham soccer stadium deal
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http://www.constructiondive.com/news/lawsuit-could-derail-300m-beckham-soccer-stadium-deal/447807/
Lawsuit could derail $300M Beckham soccer stadium deal
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http://stadiumdb.com/news/2017/07/miami_beckhams_plan_in_trouble_yet_again
Miami: Beckham's plan in trouble yet again?
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https://archpaper.com/tag/miami/
David Beckham’s soccer stadium could be derailed by lawsuit
Edit to add below story, which, oddly, though published a week or more after the above stories, does not even mention the Bruce Matheson lawsuit, which is extremely relevant to this topic; the writer says the Miami Beckham MLS project "now faces little opposition"; does he not know about the lawsuit?
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/30/sports/soccer/david-beckham-mls-franchise-ownership-miami.html
David Beckham Closes In on M.L.S. Franchise. Will Miami Care?
By KEN BELSON
JULY 30, 2017
MIAMI — The midday sun was beating down on a forlorn, nine-acre section of the Overtown neighborhood last month, and there wasn’t a soul in the streets. Boarded-up shops faced the lots on one side, and public housing on two others. High-rise apartments and office towers in downtown Miami, markers of the city’s rapid resurgence, glistened not far off.
The nearly empty land will get a makeover of its own in the coming months if Major League Soccer awards an expansion team to an investment group led by David Beckham, perhaps the world’s most glamorous former soccer player. The issue will be on the agenda again when the league’s owners meet on Wednesday in Chicago, where M.L.S. will host its annual All-Star Game, but a vote on approval could be closer than ever.
Beckham’s bid for a franchise, once thought to be foundering, now faces little opposition. If it is approved this year, Miami Beckham United — the team’s working title — will become the league’s 24th club as M.L.S. rushes to expand to 28 teams by 2020, and shovels and excavators will soon begin digging on the site in Overtown, a former county truck depot.
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Support at the gate is one concern, but there are also questions about the 25,000-seat stadium that Beckham’s group has planned for a run-down corner of a historically black neighborhood. Beckham, who was not made available for an interview, settled on the tight spot after failing to acquire land at two locations near Biscayne Bay and on a third plot next to the Miami Marlins’ stadium in Little Havana, less than two miles away.
To crowbar a stadium into the land in Overtown, a few blocks from I-95 and the Miami River, the Beckham group would not build any parking. Instead, fans would have to walk from lots as much as 15 minutes away, or from one of the three nearby commuter rail stations.
That may be an urban planner’s dream, and it fits Garber’s vision of soccer teams in downtown locations, but it appears to be a naïve assumption to residents of Miami, where the heat can be oppressive, rain storms can strike at any time and driving is a way of life.
“I want Beckham to be in the league, and he’s the guy who can make Miami work,” said one M.L.S. owner who asked not to be named because the vote on the team had not taken place. “But when we sit in the room, that’s what we talk about.”
Residents of the adjacent Spring Garden neighborhood also worry about traffic and noise spilling into their quiet residential enclave, and fear that concerts and other events will fill the stadium on nights when the team isn’t playing.
[ . . . ]
Geography is critical for Luis Garcia, whose family has owned a fish restaurant on the Miami River just a few minutes by foot from the stadium site. In recent years, upscale restaurants have opened nearby, part of the spillover from downtown. Garcia, whose father first bought property in the area decades ago, said young soccer fans would help revitalize an area with a less than desirable reputation.
“David Beckham has validated my father’s vision,” Garcia said over a lunch of fish sandwiches. The stadium “will be an economic engine.”
Before that engine can start, Beckham will have to get zoning and other approvals, likely to come next year. Then, assuming that M.L.S. owners give Beckham the green light, he will have to assemble a roster, sign a few foreign stars and start the hard work of selling tickets to skeptical fans.
“The history of soccer and pro sports teams in Miami has been spotty at best,” said David Downs, a former commissioner of the N.A.S.L., who has lived in the city. “Getting over the political hurdles is a start. But that’s only the beginning of the challenges.”
Will this kill the Miami MLS Overtown stadium, and thus kill or at least delay the Miami Beckham United project? I have no idea. We shall have to wait and see.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2017/07/24/matheson-lawsuit-seeks-to-block-beckham-soccer.html
Matheson lawsuit seeks to block Beckham soccer stadium deal
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https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/07/24/bruce-matheson-sues-to-block-beckhams-mls-stadium-in-overtown/
Bruce Matheson sues to block Beckham’s MLS stadium in Overtown
Matheson successfully blocked the Miami Open's proposed expansion of Crandon Park
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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article162945508.html
Bruce Matheson sues to block David Beckham soccer stadium in Miami over no-bid deal
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https://miami.curbed.com/2017/7/24/16019466/miami-mls-stadium-david-beckham-matheson-lawsuit
Miami’s MLS stadium hits yet another potential snag
Bruce Matheson filed a lawsuit against Miami-Dade County
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https://cserepartners.com/matheson-lawsuit-seeks-to-block-beckham-soccer-stadium-deal/
Matheson lawsuit seeks to block Beckham soccer stadium deal
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http://www.constructiondive.com/news/lawsuit-could-derail-300m-beckham-soccer-stadium-deal/447807/
Lawsuit could derail $300M Beckham soccer stadium deal
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http://stadiumdb.com/news/2017/07/miami_beckhams_plan_in_trouble_yet_again
Miami: Beckham's plan in trouble yet again?
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https://archpaper.com/tag/miami/
David Beckham’s soccer stadium could be derailed by lawsuit
Edit to add below story, which, oddly, though published a week or more after the above stories, does not even mention the Bruce Matheson lawsuit, which is extremely relevant to this topic; the writer says the Miami Beckham MLS project "now faces little opposition"; does he not know about the lawsuit?
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/30/sports/soccer/david-beckham-mls-franchise-ownership-miami.html
David Beckham Closes In on M.L.S. Franchise. Will Miami Care?
By KEN BELSON
JULY 30, 2017
MIAMI — The midday sun was beating down on a forlorn, nine-acre section of the Overtown neighborhood last month, and there wasn’t a soul in the streets. Boarded-up shops faced the lots on one side, and public housing on two others. High-rise apartments and office towers in downtown Miami, markers of the city’s rapid resurgence, glistened not far off.
The nearly empty land will get a makeover of its own in the coming months if Major League Soccer awards an expansion team to an investment group led by David Beckham, perhaps the world’s most glamorous former soccer player. The issue will be on the agenda again when the league’s owners meet on Wednesday in Chicago, where M.L.S. will host its annual All-Star Game, but a vote on approval could be closer than ever.
Beckham’s bid for a franchise, once thought to be foundering, now faces little opposition. If it is approved this year, Miami Beckham United — the team’s working title — will become the league’s 24th club as M.L.S. rushes to expand to 28 teams by 2020, and shovels and excavators will soon begin digging on the site in Overtown, a former county truck depot.
[ . . . ]
Support at the gate is one concern, but there are also questions about the 25,000-seat stadium that Beckham’s group has planned for a run-down corner of a historically black neighborhood. Beckham, who was not made available for an interview, settled on the tight spot after failing to acquire land at two locations near Biscayne Bay and on a third plot next to the Miami Marlins’ stadium in Little Havana, less than two miles away.
To crowbar a stadium into the land in Overtown, a few blocks from I-95 and the Miami River, the Beckham group would not build any parking. Instead, fans would have to walk from lots as much as 15 minutes away, or from one of the three nearby commuter rail stations.
That may be an urban planner’s dream, and it fits Garber’s vision of soccer teams in downtown locations, but it appears to be a naïve assumption to residents of Miami, where the heat can be oppressive, rain storms can strike at any time and driving is a way of life.
“I want Beckham to be in the league, and he’s the guy who can make Miami work,” said one M.L.S. owner who asked not to be named because the vote on the team had not taken place. “But when we sit in the room, that’s what we talk about.”
Residents of the adjacent Spring Garden neighborhood also worry about traffic and noise spilling into their quiet residential enclave, and fear that concerts and other events will fill the stadium on nights when the team isn’t playing.
[ . . . ]
Geography is critical for Luis Garcia, whose family has owned a fish restaurant on the Miami River just a few minutes by foot from the stadium site. In recent years, upscale restaurants have opened nearby, part of the spillover from downtown. Garcia, whose father first bought property in the area decades ago, said young soccer fans would help revitalize an area with a less than desirable reputation.
“David Beckham has validated my father’s vision,” Garcia said over a lunch of fish sandwiches. The stadium “will be an economic engine.”
Before that engine can start, Beckham will have to get zoning and other approvals, likely to come next year. Then, assuming that M.L.S. owners give Beckham the green light, he will have to assemble a roster, sign a few foreign stars and start the hard work of selling tickets to skeptical fans.
“The history of soccer and pro sports teams in Miami has been spotty at best,” said David Downs, a former commissioner of the N.A.S.L., who has lived in the city. “Getting over the political hurdles is a start. But that’s only the beginning of the challenges.”
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Competition for MLS franchise remains fierce
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http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/blog/20867578/competition-for-mls-franchise-remains-fierce
Competition for MLS franchise remains fierce
Commissioner says issues with stadium funding have not eliminated any contenders
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https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/07/13/chuck-blazer-death-legacy-corruption-fifa-concacaf-us-soccer-mls
Chuck Blazer's trail of corruption, crime leaves U.S. colleagues facing his complex legacy
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https://www.eightysixforever.com/2017/7/13/15942154/vancouver-whitecaps-supporters-week-where-is-the-line
Supporters Week: Where is the Line?
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https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/las-vegas-council-to-vote-on-deal-for-minor-league-soccer-team/
Las Vegas council to vote on deal for minor league soccer team
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812999
Las Vegas Stadium Plan Progresses
Agreement in principle reached for USL team to compete at Cashman Field
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http://kpug1170.com/news/007700-expansion-atlanta-united-leads-mls-in-attendance-passing-sounders/
Expansion Atlanta United leads MLS in attendance, passing Sounders
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http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/meeting-between-mls-and-county-canceled/558240786
Meeting between MLS and county canceled
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https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/07/13/cbj-morning-buzz-mls-visit-hits-a-snag-wells.html
CBJ Morning Buzz: MLS visit hits a snag; Wells Fargo retreats from auto loans; Pop star visits local eatery
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http://ballparkdigest.com/2017/07/13/mls-not-milb-preferred-by-san-antonio-politicians/
MLS, Not MiLB Preferred by San Antonio Politicians
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http://www.wbtv.com/story/35879593/mayor-roberts-discusses-possibility-of-major-league-soccer-in-charlotte
Mayor Roberts discusses possibility of Major League Soccer in Charlotte
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http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article161199128.html
Miami is ready for MLS soccer
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/13/mls-officials-visit-raleigh-north-carolina-fc-july-19
MLS officials to visit Raleigh, North Carolina FC on July 19
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http://www.wcnc.com/sports/county-cancels-meeting-with-major-league-soccer-officials_/456513744
Meck County cancels meeting with Major League Soccer officials
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http://www.wbtv.com/story/35872794/someone-wants-charlotte-taxpayers-out-of-talks-with-major-league-soccer-execs-but-who
Someone wants Charlotte taxpayers out of talks with Major League Soccer execs. But who?
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http://www.wbtv.com/story/35881926/charlotte-may-be-short-on-cash-but-will-table-mls
Charlotte may be short on cash, but will table MLS
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http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/closed-door-meeting-with-mls-officials-charlottes-mayor-still-on/559285830
Closed-door meeting with MLS officials, Charlotte's mayor still on
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http://wfae.org/post/charlotte-talks-friday-news-roundup-0
Charlotte Talks Friday News Roundup
A recommendation for change at the Mecklenburg County Health Department and a steep price tag to go along. Major League Soccer reps head to town in advance of a City Council vote on whether to support a local bid for a franchise. Major League Baseball now says Charlotte is a possibility for an expansion team and Congresswoman Alma Adams holds a town hall on health care.
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https://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com/2017/7/13/15964806/usl-to-las-vegas-almost-finished
USL to Las Vegas almost finished
Next week’s city council vote should bring soccer to Cashman Field
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http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/173/article/124393/
Local fans agree Atlanta United provides authentic experience
City is abuzz with a soccer craze over first-year pro team
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http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics-extra/2017/07/14/px-mls-needs-accept-nippert-portune-says/478016001/
PX: MLS needs to accept Nippert, Portune says
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812999
Las Vegas Stadium Plan Progresses
Agreement in principle reached for USL team to compete at Cashman Field
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http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-la-galaxy-20170513-story.html
Galaxy reportedly close to record deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article161337273.html
I might be a hypocrite about soccer in Charlotte
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http://newburghgazette.com/2017/07/14/ibrahimovic-in-talks-with-la-galaxy-over-mls-move/
Ibrahimovic in talks with LA Galaxy over MLS move
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http://www.teamtalk.com/news/messi-ronaldo-zlatan-we-could-sign-anyone-insists-lafc-chief
Messi, Ronaldo, Zlatan, we could sign anyone, insists LAFC chief
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4699496/Los-Angeles-FC-president-confident-star-names-join.html
Los Angeles FC president believes star names will be keen to join New MLS team amid Zlatan Ibrahimovic interest
New club Los Angeles will make their MLS debut at the start of the 2018 season
Club president Tom Penn hopes to produce a team befitting the city of stars
Penn said: 'We have aspirations to be a global club worthy of Los Angeles'
Appointing a coach is high on the list of priorities as focus turns to pitch matters
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http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170714/news/633896/mls-will-monitor-fan-interest-comerica-park-soccer-match-part-gilbert
MLS will monitor fan interest for Comerica Park soccer match as part of Gilbert-Gores expansion bid
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http://www.wralsportsfan.com/buzzsportradio/audio/16819573/
Sports Shop Check-In: Would you rather have an MLB or MLS franchise in NC?
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http://www.espnfc.com/story/3157709/la-galaxy-boss-curt-onalfo-coy-over-zlatan-ibrahimovic-interest
LA Galaxy boss Curt Onalfo coy over Zlatan Ibrahimovic interest
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https://sports.yahoo.com/could-wesley-sneijder-heading-mls-180532485.html
Could Wesley Sneijder be heading to MLS?
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https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/jul/15/group-eyeing-cashman-field-for-pro-soccer-franchis/
Group eyeing Cashman Field for pro soccer franchise confident in Las Vegas market
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http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/07/14/76934/LA-clubs-keen-to-sign-Zlatan%C2%A0
LA clubs keen to sign Zlatan
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https://theinscribermag.com/major-league-soccer-fc-cincinnati-and-mls-set-to-rise-together/
Major League Soccer: FC Cincinnati And MLS Set To Rise Together?
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3158192/lafc-chief-tom-penn-says-worlds-top-talent-will-want-to-play-in-los-angeles
LAFC president Tom Penn: 'Top talent' will want to play in Los Angeles
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http://wncn.com/2017/07/15/soccer-fans-excited-about-upcoming-raleigh-visit-by-mls-top-executives/
Soccer fans excited about upcoming Raleigh visit by MLS top executives
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http://www.casinopedia.org/news/las-vegas-soccer-stadium-vote-sports-betting
Las Vegas to vote on pro soccer stadium as city aims to boost sports betting
http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/blog/20867578/competition-for-mls-franchise-remains-fierce
Competition for MLS franchise remains fierce
Commissioner says issues with stadium funding have not eliminated any contenders
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/07/13/chuck-blazer-death-legacy-corruption-fifa-concacaf-us-soccer-mls
Chuck Blazer's trail of corruption, crime leaves U.S. colleagues facing his complex legacy
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.eightysixforever.com/2017/7/13/15942154/vancouver-whitecaps-supporters-week-where-is-the-line
Supporters Week: Where is the Line?
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https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/las-vegas-council-to-vote-on-deal-for-minor-league-soccer-team/
Las Vegas council to vote on deal for minor league soccer team
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812999
Las Vegas Stadium Plan Progresses
Agreement in principle reached for USL team to compete at Cashman Field
(Follow link for full article.)
http://kpug1170.com/news/007700-expansion-atlanta-united-leads-mls-in-attendance-passing-sounders/
Expansion Atlanta United leads MLS in attendance, passing Sounders
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/meeting-between-mls-and-county-canceled/558240786
Meeting between MLS and county canceled
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https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/07/13/cbj-morning-buzz-mls-visit-hits-a-snag-wells.html
CBJ Morning Buzz: MLS visit hits a snag; Wells Fargo retreats from auto loans; Pop star visits local eatery
(Follow link for full article.)
http://ballparkdigest.com/2017/07/13/mls-not-milb-preferred-by-san-antonio-politicians/
MLS, Not MiLB Preferred by San Antonio Politicians
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wbtv.com/story/35879593/mayor-roberts-discusses-possibility-of-major-league-soccer-in-charlotte
Mayor Roberts discusses possibility of Major League Soccer in Charlotte
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article161199128.html
Miami is ready for MLS soccer
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/13/mls-officials-visit-raleigh-north-carolina-fc-july-19
MLS officials to visit Raleigh, North Carolina FC on July 19
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http://www.wcnc.com/sports/county-cancels-meeting-with-major-league-soccer-officials_/456513744
Meck County cancels meeting with Major League Soccer officials
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http://www.wbtv.com/story/35872794/someone-wants-charlotte-taxpayers-out-of-talks-with-major-league-soccer-execs-but-who
Someone wants Charlotte taxpayers out of talks with Major League Soccer execs. But who?
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wbtv.com/story/35881926/charlotte-may-be-short-on-cash-but-will-table-mls
Charlotte may be short on cash, but will table MLS
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http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/closed-door-meeting-with-mls-officials-charlottes-mayor-still-on/559285830
Closed-door meeting with MLS officials, Charlotte's mayor still on
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http://wfae.org/post/charlotte-talks-friday-news-roundup-0
Charlotte Talks Friday News Roundup
A recommendation for change at the Mecklenburg County Health Department and a steep price tag to go along. Major League Soccer reps head to town in advance of a City Council vote on whether to support a local bid for a franchise. Major League Baseball now says Charlotte is a possibility for an expansion team and Congresswoman Alma Adams holds a town hall on health care.
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com/2017/7/13/15964806/usl-to-las-vegas-almost-finished
USL to Las Vegas almost finished
Next week’s city council vote should bring soccer to Cashman Field
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/173/article/124393/
Local fans agree Atlanta United provides authentic experience
City is abuzz with a soccer craze over first-year pro team
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics-extra/2017/07/14/px-mls-needs-accept-nippert-portune-says/478016001/
PX: MLS needs to accept Nippert, Portune says
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812999
Las Vegas Stadium Plan Progresses
Agreement in principle reached for USL team to compete at Cashman Field
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-la-galaxy-20170513-story.html
Galaxy reportedly close to record deal with Zlatan Ibrahimovic
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article161337273.html
I might be a hypocrite about soccer in Charlotte
(Follow link for full article.)
http://newburghgazette.com/2017/07/14/ibrahimovic-in-talks-with-la-galaxy-over-mls-move/
Ibrahimovic in talks with LA Galaxy over MLS move
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http://www.teamtalk.com/news/messi-ronaldo-zlatan-we-could-sign-anyone-insists-lafc-chief
Messi, Ronaldo, Zlatan, we could sign anyone, insists LAFC chief
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4699496/Los-Angeles-FC-president-confident-star-names-join.html
Los Angeles FC president believes star names will be keen to join New MLS team amid Zlatan Ibrahimovic interest
New club Los Angeles will make their MLS debut at the start of the 2018 season
Club president Tom Penn hopes to produce a team befitting the city of stars
Penn said: 'We have aspirations to be a global club worthy of Los Angeles'
Appointing a coach is high on the list of priorities as focus turns to pitch matters
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170714/news/633896/mls-will-monitor-fan-interest-comerica-park-soccer-match-part-gilbert
MLS will monitor fan interest for Comerica Park soccer match as part of Gilbert-Gores expansion bid
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/buzzsportradio/audio/16819573/
Sports Shop Check-In: Would you rather have an MLB or MLS franchise in NC?
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.espnfc.com/story/3157709/la-galaxy-boss-curt-onalfo-coy-over-zlatan-ibrahimovic-interest
LA Galaxy boss Curt Onalfo coy over Zlatan Ibrahimovic interest
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https://sports.yahoo.com/could-wesley-sneijder-heading-mls-180532485.html
Could Wesley Sneijder be heading to MLS?
(Follow link for full article.)
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/jul/15/group-eyeing-cashman-field-for-pro-soccer-franchis/
Group eyeing Cashman Field for pro soccer franchise confident in Las Vegas market
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2017/07/14/76934/LA-clubs-keen-to-sign-Zlatan%C2%A0
LA clubs keen to sign Zlatan
(Follow link for full article.)
https://theinscribermag.com/major-league-soccer-fc-cincinnati-and-mls-set-to-rise-together/
Major League Soccer: FC Cincinnati And MLS Set To Rise Together?
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3158192/lafc-chief-tom-penn-says-worlds-top-talent-will-want-to-play-in-los-angeles
LAFC president Tom Penn: 'Top talent' will want to play in Los Angeles
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http://wncn.com/2017/07/15/soccer-fans-excited-about-upcoming-raleigh-visit-by-mls-top-executives/
Soccer fans excited about upcoming Raleigh visit by MLS top executives
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http://www.casinopedia.org/news/las-vegas-soccer-stadium-vote-sports-betting
Las Vegas to vote on pro soccer stadium as city aims to boost sports betting
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
An updated, tiered look at the MLS Expansion race
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An updated, tiered look at the MLS Expansion race
As we enter the midway point of the MLS season, and the middle of the calendar year, we’re supposedly less than six months away from a decision on MLS teams 25 and 26.
A few candidates have furthered their bids dramatically in recent months, such as the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Others have fallen off hard, with St. Louis and San Diego suffering big hits. Commissioner Don Garber has even visited a few of the candidate cities, bolstering the faith of supporters in Nashville and Cincinnati, while those in either of the North Carolina bids have been left wanting.
With so little time before MLS’ self-imposed decision deadline, the end of 2017, it’s worth taking a look at where each candidate stands in relation to the others. Here’s a look at the candidates bracketed into tiers of probability:
TIER 1- FRONTRUNNERS
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG
The bid fronted by the Tampa Bay Rowdies and owner Bill Edwards was always one to take seriously. Edwards has the political capital within the American soccer scene to make a major push, and he’s utilized those resources to make a big push for one of the two expansion slots up for grabs in 2017. The Rowdies made their intentions clear when they made the leap from the NASL to the MLS-partnered USL at the beginning of the year. That move has paid off on the field, with the team sitting in playoff position through 18 matches, and was likely a helpful factor off the field through increased relations with MLS.
With a successful team, a dedicated and proven ownership group, and a major U.S. market, the Rowdies were just a stadium plan away when their bid was announced. That bid received a major boost into the top tier when, on May 2, St. Petersburg voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that allowed the city to enter negotiations with Edwards for a 25-year lease on Al Lang Stadium. Edwards plan is to spend roughly $80 million to renovate and expand the Rowdies current home to a capacity of 18,000. Just like that, the Rowdies finished the final pillar of their bid and now simply await a decision from the league, one that Edwards hopes is made in his favor.
SACRAMENTO
Much like the Rowdies bid, the Sacramento group comes backed by an existing USL team, the Republic, and their ownership group led by Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman. With a highly successful USL team, currently in playoff position, a strong ownership group, and a previously approved 20,000 seat stadium plan, the Republic were ready for MLS expansion before the process was even announced. The lone piece holding the bid back was a crucial one, however, as the group behind the MLS bid was apparently entirely unaffiliated with the Republic. The divisive nature of the two groups caused a great deal of anxiety in Sacramento, as it could have derailed an otherwise perfect bid.
That issue was resolved in early May as Sac Soccer & Entertainment Holdings, the group behind the MLS bid, announced the acquisition of the Republic and their official incorporation into the bid. The purchase brought major power to the ownership group, unifying Sac Soccer CEO Kevin Nagle, HP CEO Whitman, and San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York under a single banner. That’s a lot of firepower and all the more reason to keep Sacramento near the forefront of the expansion discussion.
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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/gold-cup-games-in-tampa-could-buoy-rowdies-mls-bid/2330084
Gold Cup games in Tampa could buoy Rowdies' MLS bid
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http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2017/7/12/orlando_city_b_tampa.html
Orlando City B prepares to host Tampa Bay Rowdies
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https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/07/12/i-4-derby-comes-orlando-city-stadium
I-4 Derby Comes to Orlando City Stadium
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 12, 2017) - Orlando City B (5-6-6, 21 points) looks to close out its three-game homestand on Thursday, July 13, when it hosts the I-4 Derby rival Tampa Bay Rowdies (7-5-6, 27 points). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Orlando City Stadium.
The match will be streamed at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/LIVE.
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812841
USL Match Preview – #ORLvTBR
I-4 Derby kicks off for second time this season
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https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/07/11/pulis-match-against-tampa-bay-about-more-points
Pulis: Match Against Tampa Bay About “More Than Points”
On Thursday night, Orlando City B will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies for their second matchup of the 2017 USL season. Everyone knows that there is bad blood between the two local rivals: the Lions will be playing for pride and for points when they take the pitch Thursday night.
“It’s a huge game. Obviously there is more at stake than points, it’s local pride,” Head Coach Anthony Pulis said in training this week. “We know how much this means to the supporters, the hardcore supporters who have been here since Day One.”
The rivalry between Tampa and Orlando has always been important, going back to the days before Orlando City joined MLS. Now, Tampa Bay is in a bid of their own for MLS expansion and that tension only makes both teams want to prove themselves more.
“I think there will definitely be a little bit of added spice to it. Obviously they’re trying to get their MLS expansion franchise and we’re already there,” Pulis said. “So, for sure, I’m imagining they’re going to bring down a few supporters themselves. Hopefully we can get a good crowd and I’m sure it will be a good game.”
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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article160663509.html
Major League Baseball boss says Charlotte ‘a possibility’ for expansion one day
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http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170711/news/633596/gores-palace-sports-files-federal-trademark-detroit-city-soccer-club
Gores' Palace Sports files federal trademark for 'Detroit City Soccer Club'
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/11/mls4clt-announces-plans-upcoming-charlotte-visit-mls-executives
MLS4CLT announces plans for upcoming Charlotte visit by MLS executives
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article160711339.html
Want Major League Soccer in Charlotte? Fans can rally next week in support
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3156151/mls-executives-to-visit-north-carolina-amid-expansion-efforts
MLS executives to visit North Carolina amid expansion efforts
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http://wfae.org/post/major-league-soccer-execs-visit-charlotte-and-raleigh-next-week
Major League Soccer Execs To Visit Charlotte And Raleigh Next Week
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http://www.wbtv.com/story/35855068/major-league-soccer-officials-to-visit-charlotte-next-week
Major League Soccer officials to visit Charlotte next week
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http://wncn.com/2017/07/11/north-carolina-football-club-to-host-major-league-soccer-president/
North Carolina Football Club to host Major League Soccer president
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http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/article160744864.html
Underdogs Miami FC, Cincinnati clash in U.S. Open Cup quarters at FIU
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http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article160756384.html
Charlotte to host MLS executives; hopes to land soccer team
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http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati/2017/07/11/cinderella-stories-clash-fc-cincinnati-miami-fc-u-s-open-cup-quarterfinal/468213001/
Cinderella stories clash in FC Cincinnati-Miami FC U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal
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http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/11/charlotte-mls-expansion/
Charlotte to host MLS executives; hopes to land soccer team
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http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/open-cup-cincinnati-embracing-miami-challenge/ysCWWHHtLOo0QE8yKHcUjI/
FC Cincy embracing Miami challenge
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wbtv.com/story/35861131/one-uptown-organization-not-focused-on-mlb-expansion-in-charlotte
One uptown organization not focused on MLB expansion In Charlotte
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https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2017/07/11/still-in-the-running-major-league-soccer-president.html
Still in the Running: Major League Soccer president to visit the Triangle
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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plans-announced-for-july-18-major-league-soccer-visit-to-charlotte-300486573.html
Plans Announced for July 18 Major League Soccer Visit to Charlotte
Community Urged to Show Support at Power the Pitch Rally at First Ward Park
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wbt.com/media/audio-channel/can-clt-get-mls-and-mlb
Can CLT Get MLS and MLB
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/soccer/north-carolina-fc-courage/article160717454.html
MLS president to visit Triangle as part of North Carolina FC expansion bid. Here’s how you can participate.
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http://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2017/07/11/nashville-deserves-pro-soccer-team-after-concacaf-gold-cup-success/468436001/
Nashville deserves MLS soccer team after CONCACAF Gold Cup success
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlottefive.com/charlottefive-podcast-mls-charlotte/
Can Charlotte support Major League Soccer? Should it?
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/07/12/cbj-morning-buzz-mls-visit-to-include-uptown.html
CBJ Morning Buzz: MLS visit to include uptown rally; SouthPark center up for revamp; Pre-noon alcohol sales approved
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https://www.charlotteagenda.com/97223/mecklenburg-county-really-need-choose-either-soccer-greenways/
Does Mecklenburg County really need to choose either soccer or greenways?
(Follow link for full article.)
http://newburghgazette.com/2017/07/11/north-carolina-football-club-to-host-major-league-soccer/
North Carolina Football Club to host Major League Soccer president
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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/o-pinion/article160999644.html
Ain’t that a kick? Public money for soccer – without the public involved
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http://www.morganton.com/sports/charlotte-to-host-mls-executives-hopes-to-land-soccer-team/article_d4502566-6713-11e7-9d20-6f9a8f75cec2.html
Charlotte to host MLS executives; hopes to land soccer team
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http://www.ksat.com/news/major-league-soccer-still-city-countys-focus-over-aaa-baseball
Major League Soccer still city, county's focus over AAA baseball
Mayor: 'We have a clear path and a league that is expanding'
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http://www.twcnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2017/07/12/mls-executives-request-private-meetings-with-city---county-officials.html
MLS executives request private meetings with city & county officials
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http://www.nsjonline.com/article/2017/07/ncfc-to-hold-public-rally-as-mls-executives-visit-triangle
NCFC to hold public rally as MLS executives visit Triangle
Hoping to convince the MLS it should take roots in the Triangle, North Carolina FC will hold a
public rally in Downtown Raleigh next week
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812999
Las Vegas Stadium Plan Progresses
Agreement in principle reached for USL team to compete at Cashman Field
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http://www.vegasnews.com/163263/las-vegas-city-council-votes-on-wednesday-july-19-to-bring-professional-soccer-to-las-vegas.html
Las Vegas City Council Votes on Wednesday, July 19 to Bring Professional Soccer to Las Vegas
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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article161063334.html
Someone wants Charlotte taxpayers out of talks with Major League Soccer execs. But who?
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https://www.socceramerica.com/article/74116/mls-expansion-nashville-punches-above-expectation.html
MLS Expansion: Nashville punches above expectations
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https://sports.yahoo.com/major-league-soccer-heading-north-164105328.html
Major League Soccer heading to North Carolina on expansion visit
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https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/7416014-nashville-emerges-as-strong-candidate-for-mls-expansion/
Nashville emerges as strong candidate for MLS expansion
http://sbisoccer.com/2017/07/an-updated-tiered-look-at-the-mls-expansion-race
An updated, tiered look at the MLS Expansion race
As we enter the midway point of the MLS season, and the middle of the calendar year, we’re supposedly less than six months away from a decision on MLS teams 25 and 26.
A few candidates have furthered their bids dramatically in recent months, such as the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Others have fallen off hard, with St. Louis and San Diego suffering big hits. Commissioner Don Garber has even visited a few of the candidate cities, bolstering the faith of supporters in Nashville and Cincinnati, while those in either of the North Carolina bids have been left wanting.
With so little time before MLS’ self-imposed decision deadline, the end of 2017, it’s worth taking a look at where each candidate stands in relation to the others. Here’s a look at the candidates bracketed into tiers of probability:
TIER 1- FRONTRUNNERS
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG
The bid fronted by the Tampa Bay Rowdies and owner Bill Edwards was always one to take seriously. Edwards has the political capital within the American soccer scene to make a major push, and he’s utilized those resources to make a big push for one of the two expansion slots up for grabs in 2017. The Rowdies made their intentions clear when they made the leap from the NASL to the MLS-partnered USL at the beginning of the year. That move has paid off on the field, with the team sitting in playoff position through 18 matches, and was likely a helpful factor off the field through increased relations with MLS.
With a successful team, a dedicated and proven ownership group, and a major U.S. market, the Rowdies were just a stadium plan away when their bid was announced. That bid received a major boost into the top tier when, on May 2, St. Petersburg voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that allowed the city to enter negotiations with Edwards for a 25-year lease on Al Lang Stadium. Edwards plan is to spend roughly $80 million to renovate and expand the Rowdies current home to a capacity of 18,000. Just like that, the Rowdies finished the final pillar of their bid and now simply await a decision from the league, one that Edwards hopes is made in his favor.
SACRAMENTO
Much like the Rowdies bid, the Sacramento group comes backed by an existing USL team, the Republic, and their ownership group led by Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman. With a highly successful USL team, currently in playoff position, a strong ownership group, and a previously approved 20,000 seat stadium plan, the Republic were ready for MLS expansion before the process was even announced. The lone piece holding the bid back was a crucial one, however, as the group behind the MLS bid was apparently entirely unaffiliated with the Republic. The divisive nature of the two groups caused a great deal of anxiety in Sacramento, as it could have derailed an otherwise perfect bid.
That issue was resolved in early May as Sac Soccer & Entertainment Holdings, the group behind the MLS bid, announced the acquisition of the Republic and their official incorporation into the bid. The purchase brought major power to the ownership group, unifying Sac Soccer CEO Kevin Nagle, HP CEO Whitman, and San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York under a single banner. That’s a lot of firepower and all the more reason to keep Sacramento near the forefront of the expansion discussion.
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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/gold-cup-games-in-tampa-could-buoy-rowdies-mls-bid/2330084
Gold Cup games in Tampa could buoy Rowdies' MLS bid
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http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2017/7/12/orlando_city_b_tampa.html
Orlando City B prepares to host Tampa Bay Rowdies
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https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/07/12/i-4-derby-comes-orlando-city-stadium
I-4 Derby Comes to Orlando City Stadium
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 12, 2017) - Orlando City B (5-6-6, 21 points) looks to close out its three-game homestand on Thursday, July 13, when it hosts the I-4 Derby rival Tampa Bay Rowdies (7-5-6, 27 points). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Orlando City Stadium.
The match will be streamed at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/LIVE.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812841
USL Match Preview – #ORLvTBR
I-4 Derby kicks off for second time this season
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/07/11/pulis-match-against-tampa-bay-about-more-points
Pulis: Match Against Tampa Bay About “More Than Points”
On Thursday night, Orlando City B will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies for their second matchup of the 2017 USL season. Everyone knows that there is bad blood between the two local rivals: the Lions will be playing for pride and for points when they take the pitch Thursday night.
“It’s a huge game. Obviously there is more at stake than points, it’s local pride,” Head Coach Anthony Pulis said in training this week. “We know how much this means to the supporters, the hardcore supporters who have been here since Day One.”
The rivalry between Tampa and Orlando has always been important, going back to the days before Orlando City joined MLS. Now, Tampa Bay is in a bid of their own for MLS expansion and that tension only makes both teams want to prove themselves more.
“I think there will definitely be a little bit of added spice to it. Obviously they’re trying to get their MLS expansion franchise and we’re already there,” Pulis said. “So, for sure, I’m imagining they’re going to bring down a few supporters themselves. Hopefully we can get a good crowd and I’m sure it will be a good game.”
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article160663509.html
Major League Baseball boss says Charlotte ‘a possibility’ for expansion one day
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170711/news/633596/gores-palace-sports-files-federal-trademark-detroit-city-soccer-club
Gores' Palace Sports files federal trademark for 'Detroit City Soccer Club'
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/11/mls4clt-announces-plans-upcoming-charlotte-visit-mls-executives
MLS4CLT announces plans for upcoming Charlotte visit by MLS executives
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article160711339.html
Want Major League Soccer in Charlotte? Fans can rally next week in support
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3156151/mls-executives-to-visit-north-carolina-amid-expansion-efforts
MLS executives to visit North Carolina amid expansion efforts
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http://wfae.org/post/major-league-soccer-execs-visit-charlotte-and-raleigh-next-week
Major League Soccer Execs To Visit Charlotte And Raleigh Next Week
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http://www.wbtv.com/story/35855068/major-league-soccer-officials-to-visit-charlotte-next-week
Major League Soccer officials to visit Charlotte next week
(Follow link for full article.)
http://wncn.com/2017/07/11/north-carolina-football-club-to-host-major-league-soccer-president/
North Carolina Football Club to host Major League Soccer president
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/article160744864.html
Underdogs Miami FC, Cincinnati clash in U.S. Open Cup quarters at FIU
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article160756384.html
Charlotte to host MLS executives; hopes to land soccer team
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati/2017/07/11/cinderella-stories-clash-fc-cincinnati-miami-fc-u-s-open-cup-quarterfinal/468213001/
Cinderella stories clash in FC Cincinnati-Miami FC U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/07/11/charlotte-mls-expansion/
Charlotte to host MLS executives; hopes to land soccer team
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/open-cup-cincinnati-embracing-miami-challenge/ysCWWHHtLOo0QE8yKHcUjI/
FC Cincy embracing Miami challenge
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wbtv.com/story/35861131/one-uptown-organization-not-focused-on-mlb-expansion-in-charlotte
One uptown organization not focused on MLB expansion In Charlotte
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https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2017/07/11/still-in-the-running-major-league-soccer-president.html
Still in the Running: Major League Soccer president to visit the Triangle
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plans-announced-for-july-18-major-league-soccer-visit-to-charlotte-300486573.html
Plans Announced for July 18 Major League Soccer Visit to Charlotte
Community Urged to Show Support at Power the Pitch Rally at First Ward Park
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.wbt.com/media/audio-channel/can-clt-get-mls-and-mlb
Can CLT Get MLS and MLB
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/soccer/north-carolina-fc-courage/article160717454.html
MLS president to visit Triangle as part of North Carolina FC expansion bid. Here’s how you can participate.
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2017/07/11/nashville-deserves-pro-soccer-team-after-concacaf-gold-cup-success/468436001/
Nashville deserves MLS soccer team after CONCACAF Gold Cup success
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlottefive.com/charlottefive-podcast-mls-charlotte/
Can Charlotte support Major League Soccer? Should it?
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/07/12/cbj-morning-buzz-mls-visit-to-include-uptown.html
CBJ Morning Buzz: MLS visit to include uptown rally; SouthPark center up for revamp; Pre-noon alcohol sales approved
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.charlotteagenda.com/97223/mecklenburg-county-really-need-choose-either-soccer-greenways/
Does Mecklenburg County really need to choose either soccer or greenways?
(Follow link for full article.)
http://newburghgazette.com/2017/07/11/north-carolina-football-club-to-host-major-league-soccer/
North Carolina Football Club to host Major League Soccer president
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/o-pinion/article160999644.html
Ain’t that a kick? Public money for soccer – without the public involved
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.morganton.com/sports/charlotte-to-host-mls-executives-hopes-to-land-soccer-team/article_d4502566-6713-11e7-9d20-6f9a8f75cec2.html
Charlotte to host MLS executives; hopes to land soccer team
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http://www.ksat.com/news/major-league-soccer-still-city-countys-focus-over-aaa-baseball
Major League Soccer still city, county's focus over AAA baseball
Mayor: 'We have a clear path and a league that is expanding'
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http://www.twcnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2017/07/12/mls-executives-request-private-meetings-with-city---county-officials.html
MLS executives request private meetings with city & county officials
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http://www.nsjonline.com/article/2017/07/ncfc-to-hold-public-rally-as-mls-executives-visit-triangle
NCFC to hold public rally as MLS executives visit Triangle
Hoping to convince the MLS it should take roots in the Triangle, North Carolina FC will hold a
public rally in Downtown Raleigh next week
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/812999
Las Vegas Stadium Plan Progresses
Agreement in principle reached for USL team to compete at Cashman Field
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.vegasnews.com/163263/las-vegas-city-council-votes-on-wednesday-july-19-to-bring-professional-soccer-to-las-vegas.html
Las Vegas City Council Votes on Wednesday, July 19 to Bring Professional Soccer to Las Vegas
(Follow link for full article.)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article161063334.html
Someone wants Charlotte taxpayers out of talks with Major League Soccer execs. But who?
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.socceramerica.com/article/74116/mls-expansion-nashville-punches-above-expectation.html
MLS Expansion: Nashville punches above expectations
(Follow link for full article.)
https://sports.yahoo.com/major-league-soccer-heading-north-164105328.html
Major League Soccer heading to North Carolina on expansion visit
(Follow link for full article.)
https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/7416014-nashville-emerges-as-strong-candidate-for-mls-expansion/
Nashville emerges as strong candidate for MLS expansion
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