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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2017/10/10/tech-data-the-rowdies-help-tampa-bay-make-the-case.html
Tech Data, the Rowdies help Tampa Bay make the case for Amazon's HQ2 bid
The top executive at Tampa Bay’s largest public company apparently wouldn’t mind if his company is No. 2 among the top publicly traded firms here.
Bob Dutkowsky, chairman and CEO of Tech Data Corp. (NASDAQ: TECD), a $26 billion IT distributor in Clearwater, has recorded a video, urging Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to consider Tampa Bay in its hunt for a second corporate headquarters.
Dutkowsky is among several local leaders who have been interviewed by local economic development officials as they prepare a response to Amazon’s request for proposals for what’s come to be known as HQ2, a $5 billion corporate campus that would house as many as 50,000 workers and serve as a second corporate headquarters, in addition to its headquarters in Seattle.
Others business executives lending their support for the bid include Ken Jones, CEO of Third Lake Capital, the Tampa-based investment fund for the Wanek family that owns Ashley Furniture; Lee Evans, site executive and general manager, of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s (NYSE: BMY) North American Capability Center in Tampa; Gregg Morton, Citi (NYSE: C) Tampa site president; and Tom James, executive chairman of Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE: RJF).
Also interviewed were Joe Lopano, CEO of Tampa International Airport, and Judy Genshaft, president of University of South Florida. Mayor Rick Kriseman of St. Petersburg and Mayor Bob Buckhorn of Tampa sat down together for a joint interview, said Michelle Bauer, a spokeswoman for the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. Additional testimonial videos are from Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida, and Janet Long, Pinellas County commissioner. Some of the Tampa Bay Rowdies also are expected to be in the video.
“We want to give Amazon a sense of the personalities in this community, why they love it and why Amazon will love it,” Bauer said.
The Tampa Bay area is up against hefty competition in the effort to draw Amazon, the $136 billion online retail behemoth that’s No. 12 among the Fortune 500. Dozens of cities are preparing responses to the RFP before the Oct. 19 deadline.
The Tampa Hillsborough EDC is collaborating with the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp., Pinellas County Economic Development, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa on a joint bid, Bauer said.
“It’s like putting together a Super Bowl bid in three weeks,” Bauer said. Amazon announced its plan for HQ2 on Sept. 7, just before Hurricane Irma moved through the area on Sept. 10, and most local businesses did not get back to normal operations until Sept. 18, she said. “People outside of Florida had 10 days to two weeks on us.”
The Tampa Bay area has two sites to offer — the 85-acre Tropicana Field site near downtown St. Pete, and Water Street Tampa, Strategic Property Partners’ $3 billion, mixed-use district in downtown Tampa.
“What’s really cool about this is that we as a region are bringing our best assets to the table and everyone is excited about it,” Bauer said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to tell our story and we’re doing it together.”
While the full bid will not be public because it includes proprietary information, Bauer said the videos and non-confidential parts of the bid will be released to the public.
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http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/baseball-can-work-for-tampa-bay-in-the-right-spot-stadium-guru-says/2340547
Stadium guru: Baseball can work for Tampa Bay in the right spot
TAMPA — Before sunrise on Monday morning, Tim Leiweke walked around the Channel District-Ybor City area that could someday house a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Leiweke, who has had a hand in building 18 stadiums and arenas around the country, saw the appeal. The area, just north of the Ybor Channel and Selmon Expressway, is close to both downtown and the port.
"You all have something that's really wonderful that we all wish we had in places like L.A.," Leiweke told the Tampa Bay Times. "It's called water."
But, he said, "There's a lot of work they have to do to connect."
Leiweke is the co-founder of Oak View Group, a stadium consultant and investment company, where he's part of efforts to build new arenas in Miami and Seattle. He previously served as president and CEO of the Anschutz Entertainment Group, which owns the Los Angeles Kings and part of the Los Angeles Lakers, and later in a similar role for the company that owned the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
He's no stranger to the Tampa Bay area. His younger brother, Tod Leiweke, was the CEO of the Tampa Bay Lightning and he considers Lightning owner Jeff Vinik the "best owner in professional sports today. Period."
And he believes baseball can work in Tampa Bay, despite recent history. Just look at how the Lightning have turned around their franchise, Leiweke told the Times before speaking at a panel put on by the University of South Florida's Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program.
Attendance at Rays games perennially ranks at the bottom of Major League teams, but Leiweke doesn't believe that's necessarily representative of the appetite here.
"Before we judge the marketplace, let's make sure we at least take an assessment of (Tropicana Field)," he said. "That's not the best experience in Major League Baseball."
Tampa and Hillsborough County are expected to soon announce their proposed location for a potential Rays ballpark. Local officials have zeroed in on the area between downtown and Ybor, bridging the city's nightlife hub with the proposed entertainment district offered by Vinik's planned Water Street Tampa.
Meanwhile, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has proposed a new ballpark at a redeveloped Tropicana Field, though it seems increasingly unlikely the team would risk committing long-term to a site that has produced poor results to date. Other locations in Pinellas County may still be in play.
Leiweke declined to opine on which side of Tampa Bay is best to host a baseball team, but he does have a preference on where officials and the front office should look.
"I put stadiums where they have the greatest economic impact," he said. "So when you build a stadium away from an urban core, that's a mistake.''
The location Tampa officials are considering largely meets that criteria. But Tampa's urban core is relatively sleepy after 6 p.m. And while weekend events and Lightning games have added a buzz to downtown in recent years, it is still mostly vacant outside of work hours.
Leiweke needed to search on his phone Sunday night just to find an open place to eat near his downtown hotel. In most major cities, a short walk would yield several options.
"Your (hockey) arena is the greatest statement about what the Rays face," he said. "The glass wall is facing the canal and then all of the electricity, the signs, the banners, are all on the plaza. The part that faces your city is a blank wall, cold as hell."
The planned Water Street Tampa could change that. Vinik and his partner, Bill Gates' Cascade Investments, have proposed a live-work-play community that will add housing, office space, restaurants, parks and hotels.
The Rays should try to tap into that, Leiweke said, and ensure their ballpark flows into that project. As it stands, the area between downtown and the rumored site is disjointed — divided by the expressway, a sea of parking lots, a Riverwalk that ends at Channelside Plaza, a gigantic flour mill and an industrial channel dotted with ship repair businesses.
"If you could just continue to figure out a way to make it walkable, make it livable, make it bikeable and make it green-friendly, you'll turn out to be one of the wonderful points of destination in all the world," he said. "Every snowbird in Canada will want to watch the Toronto Blue Jays when they come and play."
Rays brass have talked about building a destination ballpark for both local fans and baseball junkies — a ballpark that changes the experience of attending a game.
New York Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, who joined Leiweke on the USF panel, said the Met's Citi Field created space for younger fans to play bag toss while watching the game and the organization took advantage of modern technology to enhance security. Celebrity chefs hold events there. And there's a Shake Shack.
In practice, the Mets in New York don't have the same issues with ticket sales or corporate participation as a small-market team like the Rays. The decision here on where to build a ballpark and how to design it must be near perfect, Leiweke said.
"In Tampa Bay there's not a huge margin for error," Leiweke said. "You have a marketplace that's smaller. You better make sure you're right."
One of the largest hurdles will be financing a stadium in an environment where voters are increasingly opposed to tax-payer funded stadiums.
That's especially true in Florida, where the memories of the Miami Marlins ballpark deal are still fresh. Taxpayers there could end up paying more than $2 billion when the debts are finally paid off. Already, a bill has advanced in Tallahassee that will prevent new stadiums on public land.
Leiweke has faced these headwinds while working with David Beckham to bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami.
"There are bad partners like there are in any business," Leiweke said. "The proper kind of public support when put into a partnership with the right kind of guy, like Jeff Vinik, that's when these things really make sense. That's what the Rays should look for, that kind of model."
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/10/sports/hockey/islanders-barclays-center-belmont-park.html
Islanders’ ‘Singular Focus’ Is New Arena at Belmont Park
Jon Ledecky, a co-owner of the Islanders, made his strongest statements yet that the team intends to leave Barclays Center in Brooklyn and hopes to build an arena near Belmont Park racetrack, for which New York State recently accepted proposals to redevelop.
“We have the singular focus of playing at Belmont Park,” Ledecky said Tuesday at a news media gathering in Midtown Manhattan. “Everything else about going here, there and everywhere else is absolute noise to us at this point.”
Ledecky, who took over majority ownership of the Islanders with his partner Scott Malkin in July 2016, said the hockey team would continue to play at Barclays Center for at least the next two seasons. The Islanders moved to Brooklyn in 2015 after 43 years at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
But Barclays Center was not constructed with hockey in mind, and attendance and fan engagement have been disappointing. With their Belmont Park bid, the Islanders proposed a modern hockey home, like the new arenas in Detroit and Edmonton.
A spokeswoman for Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment, which runs Barclays Center, declined to comment on Ledecky’s remarks.
The Islanders are combining forces with the Mets and the Oak View Group, an investment advisory firm headed by Tim Leiweke, the former president and chief executive of the sports and entertainment conglomerate AEG. He also held the same positions at Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, and his previous companies have operated such arenas as Staples Center in Los Angeles and Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Ledecky said the costs of a new arena and what percentage of it the Islanders might own had not been determined.
“It’s much better to say we are linked up with these two terrific organizations that understand how to build an arena,” he said. “The fact that the Mets have endorsed us financially and say that Belmont Park is the best option, that sends a very strong message as well that we’re making the right decision here.”
The Islanders have until Jan. 1 to forge a new deal with Barclays, and, if no new deal is reached, either side can opt out of the current deal by Jan. 30.
The Islanders could choose to leave after this season at the earliest; if Barclays Center triggered the opt-out, however, the Islanders would not have to leave until after the 2018-19 season.
“This year and next year, contractually, we are mutually obligated to play at Barclays,” Ledecky said. “Next year we will play at Barclays by contract.”
As far as where the Islanders might play in the 2019-20 season if a new arena is not ready, Ledecky said discussions were continuing.
“The contract, which has been in the public domain, says there are good faith negotiations going on that would include factors like that,” he added. “But we’re focused on getting that shovel in the ground and moving forward on Belmont.”
The Islanders returned to the renovated Nassau Coliseum for a sold-out preseason game on Sept. 17, but N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman has been adamant that the Coliseum, which has a capacity of less than 14,000 for hockey, is not a practical home for the team.
Ledecky commended Barclays Center as a good home for now and agreed with Bettman regarding the cozy Coliseum.
“Barclays is a wonderful place, but unfortunately at the time it was built, they decided not to configure it for hockey,” he said. “And Nassau Coliseum is a lovely spot, but the commissioner of the N.H.L. is on public record saying it is not viable for an N.H.L. team. So that wouldn’t be a home either. We have to have a focus on a place that will be our home. That’s Belmont Park.”
The Islanders will most likely also take into consideration how their pursuit of a new arena deal might affect their ability to re-sign their captain, John Tavares, whose six-year, $33 million contract expires after this season.
Islanders General Manager Garth Snow said he would not speculate on how the negotiations might evolve during the season. Tavares, 27, could become a free agent July 1. Snow said discussions would remain private between himself, Tavares and the player’s agent, Pat Brisson.
Ledecky said he did not know the timetable for the state’s decision on the site. New York City F.C. of Major League Soccer is among the other groups to submit a proposal.
“We obviously would hope it would be sooner rather than later, and we would hope that our proposal is the best proposal,” Ledecky said. “We don’t know if they’ve received three or 10 or five. We certainly put a lot of time and effort into a first-class presentation. We were thoughtful. We want Belmont to be our permanent home. “
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http://www.kolotv.com/content/sports/Renos-Ockford-Wehan-named-to-USL-Team-of-the-Week-450321933.html
Reno's Ockford, Wehan named to USL Team of the Week
M – Marcel Schäfer, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Schäfer had two goals and an assist to lead the Rowdies to a 3-2 victory against New York on Wednesday night. He also helped set up the side’s only goal in a 1-1 draw away against San Antonio.
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/david-beckham-still-earns-million-11318187
David Beckham still earns a million pounds A MONTH...even though he retired four years ago
Turns out even though he hasn't been paid to kick a ball professionally since 2003, Goldenballs Becks still pays himself a whopping £34k a day
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https://www.bramptonguardian.com/whatson-story/7604596-david-beckham-nets-more-than-1m-a-month/
David Beckham nets more than £1m a month
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http://ewn.co.za/2017/10/10/david-beckham-nets-more-than-gbp1m-a-month
David Beckham nets more than £1m a month
The former footballer is one of the world's highest-earning retired athletes thanks to his image rights company, Footwork Productions Ltd.
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http://metro.co.uk/2017/10/10/david-beckham-still-makes-1-million-a-month-despite-retiring-from-football-four-years-ago-6990045/
David Beckham still makes £1 million-a-month despite retiring from football four years ago
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http://www.destinyman.com/2017/10/10/former-footballer-beckham-pays-35-000-day/
David Beckham pays himself £35 000 a day
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https://theqtimes.com/david-beckham-is-beautiful-and-it-is-also-very-rich-and-pay-a-huge-salary-here/23760
David Beckham is beautiful, and it is also very rich (and pay a huge salary) – Here
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https://www.metro.news/credit-where-credits-due/776970/
Credit where credit’s due
■ NUMBER CRUNCH It was revealed this week that David Beckham pays himself £35,000 per day. Assuming he puts in an eight-hour day, that means he earns £1.20 a second.
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http://www.soccerwire.com/notes/usl-surpasses-2-million-in-attendance-for-2017-regular-season/
USL surpasses 2 million in attendance for 2017 regular season
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http://www.statesboroherald.com/section/3/article/82124/
Tormenta meets with reps for new pro league
When South Georgia Tormenta FC was created over two years ago, the franchise stated from its first day of operations that it intended to grow and thrive.
At the beginning of Tormenta’s season in May, the club announced its intentions to build its own stadium and also look at the possibility of moving from its current status as an amateur league mainly populated by current collegiate players to a professional club.
With the United Soccer League - currently the governing organization of the United States’ second-tier league of professional soccer, as well as the Premier Development League in which Tormenta has been playing - announcing plans to add a third tier of pro soccer beginning in 2019, Tormenta is looking to make the leap.
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https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/75124/crown-count-sac-republic-sells-out-every-home-gam.html
Crowd count: Sac Republic sells out every home game in 2017
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4965494/David-Beckham-pays-35-000-day.html
He really is GOLDEN-balls! David Beckham earns 'more than a £1million a month and pays himself £35,000 a day'... four years after retiring
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https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/10/10/16446140/atlanta-united-will-eventually-lose-its-top-stars-and-thats-okay
Atlanta United will eventually lose its top stars and that’s okay
Atlanta and MLS isn’t the final destination for young stars.
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http://www.espnfc.com/orlando-city-sc/story/3225425/orlando-citys-kaka-hints-at-retirement-and-reveals-interest-in-coaching
Orlando City's Kaka hints at retirement and reveals interest in coaching
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http://eaglecountryonline.com/local-article/fc-cincinnati-wants-county-to-split-stadium-cost/
FC Cincinnati Wants County To Split Stadium Cost
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/09/tata-martino-wins-2017-best-dressed-mls-coach-bracket-petke-runner
Tata Martino wins 2017 Best-Dressed MLS Coach bracket; Petke runner-up
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http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/10/10/nashville-mls-soccer-stadium-plan-private-development-nonstarter-councilman-bob-mendes/747547001/
10-acre private development in MLS stadium plan a 'non-starter,' councilman says
For at least one Metro council member, plans to give an additional 10 acres of city-owned fairgrounds property to owners of a future Major League Soccer for a private mixed-use development is a "non-starter" for approval of a $250 million MLS stadium proposed by Mayor Megan Barry.
But the ownership group led by prominent businessman John Ingram isn't budging on that piece of the mayor's financing plan, calling it "critical" to the overall project.
At-large Councilman Bob Mendes drew a line in the sand in a blog post where he touched on several items on Barry's proposal, which the council will vote on Nov. 7.
"For now at least, I think the 10 acres of fairgrounds land for private mixed-use development is a non-starter," Mendes said. "It doesn’t feel right. Even if we were going to think about that, I would need to know what the land will be worth after any zoning changes. Without that, there is no way to decide how it fits economically in the deal."
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http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/10/04/nashville-mls-stadium-plan-private-development-questions-council/729270001/
Nashville MLS stadium plan raises questions over 10-acre private development
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http://fox17.com/news/local/nashvilles-major-league-soccer-stadium-proposal-picking-up-speed
Nashville's Major League Soccer stadium proposal picking up speed
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https://mynewsla.com/sports/2017/10/10/southland-viewing-parties-set-as-us-soccer-tries-to-qualify-for-world-cup/
Southland viewing parties set as US soccer tries to qualify for World Cup
Viewing parties will be held at six locations in the Southland for Tuesday’s telecasts of the U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier as the U.S. attempts to qualify for an eighth consecutive World Cup.
The telecast of the game at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Trinidad will begin at 5 p.m. in English on cable’s beIN Sports and in Spanish on UNIVERSO.
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https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/soccer/soccer/2017/10/10/20-years-3rd-degree-history
20 Years: 3rd Degree History
This October marks a big anniversary for us here at 3rd Degree, as it's our 20th birthday. 3rd Degree was founded in October of 1997 as the Dallas Burn were entering the MLS Cup Playoffs.
To kick off our celebration I thought I might give a little history of this blog. Don't worry, most of our celebratory stuff is going to look back at the history of FC Dallas. But perhaps you will indulge me this one time as we celebrate our 20th.
Way back, in the mists of time, in the depths of the pro-league'less 90s, Major League Soccer was born. USSF, in an effort to land the 1994 World Cup, had agreed to launch a senior-level, top-tier professional soccer league. Originally USSF and FIFA agreed that would happen in 1993 before the World Cup, but the enormity of the undertaking meant MLS didn't launch until 1996.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75guf8/why_is_us_soccer_so_reluctant_to_promote_one_of/
Why is US Soccer so reluctant to promote one of the oldest tournaments in the world? (theblizzard.co.uk)
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https://www.theblizzard.co.uk/article/free-all
Why is US Soccer so reluctant to promote one of the oldest tournaments in the world?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75lwsf/usa_have_failed_to_qualify_for_the_world_cup/
USA have failed to qualify for the World Cup (self.MLS)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75lxfh/postmatch_thread_trinidad_tobago_vs_usmnt/
Post-Match Thread: Trinidad & Tobago vs USMNT (self.MLS)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75k5m8/the_soccer_tour_gallery_of_my_images_from_the/
The Soccer Tour - Gallery of my images from the construction of LAFC's Banc of California Stadium [OC] (thesoccertour.com)
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http://thesoccertour.com/2017/10/construction-gallery-lafcs-banc-of-california-stadium/
The Soccer Tour
Construction Gallery: LAFC’s Banc of California Stadium
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75i1jd/nashville_metro_fair_commission_board_votes_and/
Nashville: Metro Fair Commission Board votes and unanimously approves MLS stadium plan (twitter.com)
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@MLS2Nashville
@mls2nashville
This morning the Metro Fair Commissioners Board unanimously passed a resolution on @MLS stadium plan.
7:47 AM - 10 Oct 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75egh8/the_first_rumblings_of_trouble_for_nashvilles/
The first rumblings of trouble for Nashville's stadium plan. (tennessean.com)
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http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/10/05/nashville-fairgounds-mls-stadium-criticized-public-meeting/738257001/
Fairgrounds backers slam proposal for Nashville Major League Soccer stadium
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http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-united-players-coaches-impressed-by-fans/449937293/
Minnesota United players, coaches impressed by fans
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75dndl/usa_trinidad_in_1989_the_threat_of_having_the/
USA @ Trinidad in 1989: The threat of having the 1994 WC stripped away, the Shot Heard 'Round the World, and more (fourfourtwo.com)
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https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/paul-caligiuri-confident-usmnt-history-will-repeat-trinidad-tobago-world-cup-qualifying
'It's embedded in us': Caligiuri confident USMNT history will repeat in Trinidad
The author of the Shot Heard `Round the World has no doubt the USMNT can replicate his heroics in the Caribbean.
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https://www.facebook.com/TampaBayRowdies/photos/pcb.10156663513593835/10156663509833835/?type=3
Tampa Bay Rowdies added 2 new photos.
Congratulations to Rowdies midfielder Marcel Schäfer on being named to the USL Team of the Week!
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http://fox17.com/news/local/economics-professor-explains-mls-stadium-proposals-risks-rewards-for-nashville-neigbors
Economics professor explains MLS stadium proposal’s risks, rewards for Nashville neighbors
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http://thecomeback.com/soccer/united-states-miss-world-cup.html
How did the United States miss the World Cup?
The United States did not qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
Locals Push Back Against Overtown as Site for Huge Amazon Headquarters
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http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-commissioners-suggest-overtown-for-amazon-headquarters-but-some-residents-are-skeptical-9725571
Locals Push Back Against Overtown as Site for Huge Amazon Headquarters
Jessica Lipscomb | October 9, 2017 | 10:00am
At this stage in the game, any talk of Amazon setting up shop in a particular city is purely speculative. But the online retailer's search for a new headquarters has already set off fears of gentrification and displacement of residents in Miami's historically black community, which has time and again been subjected to destructive development. [...]
But community activists remain split over whether Amazon would be a positive addition to the neighborhood. Amanda Quirke Hand, an attorney and resident who started the Overtown Spring Garden Community Collective to oppose David Beckham's plan for a nearby Major League Soccer stadium, does not share the same concerns about a diminished quality of life when it comes to the Amazon project. [...]
Prince says he's skeptical of the city's intentions in pitching Overtown for the headquarters given the neighborhood's embattled past with the erection of I-95 and Beckham's proposed stadium.
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https://www.draysbay.com/2017/9/28/16378856/st-petersburg-amazon-second-headquarters-tropicana-field-tampa-bay-rays-stadium
Tropicana Field site could lure Amazon's new headquarters to St. Petersburg
Amazon moving to town would be a Prime opportunity for the Rays
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http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/tampa-bay-vies-for-new-amazon-headquarters-eyes-familiar-site/479123828
Tampa Bay vies for new Amazon headquarters, eyes familiar site
One proposal would put the retailer's second headquarters on the site of the Trop.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2017/09/21/amazon-wants-a-second-headquarters-what-are-tampa.html
Amazon wants a second headquarters. What are Tampa Bay's chances of landing the giant?
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http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/prime-real-estate-amazon-looks-for-second-headquarters/2336578
Prime real estate: Amazon looks for second headquarters
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/75af80/florida_cup_2018_matches_set_rowdies_appear_to_be/
Florida Cup 2018 Matches Set: Rowdies appear to be out; St. Petersburg (presumably Al Lang) hosting Legia Warsaw vs. Atlético Nacional on Sat., January 20th (floridacup.com)
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http://www.floridacup.com/matches
[Florida Cup 2018: Matches]
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/75b6sh/tampa_bay_rowdies_alumni_to_take_on_orlando_city/
Tampa Bay Rowdies Alumni to take on Orlando City Alumni on Friday, October 13, 2017 in Orlando (orlandocitysc.com)
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https://www.orlandocitysc.com/club/alumni
Orlando City Alumni Association
2017 - Alumni Game vs. Rowdies Alumni
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75c9ym/americanizing_major_league_soccer_without/
American-izing Major League Soccer, Without Wrecking It (forbes.com)
AKA How to Ruin The Game In 4 Easy Steps!!
Fuck this guy! Especially numbers 2 and 4 (especially especially #4), he can go straight to hell for those suggestions.
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Here is his dumbass suggestions if you don't want to click through to the article. Lightly edited for brevity.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/filipbondy/2017/10/09/american-izing-major-league-soccer-without-wrecking-it/#22c816e86aec
American-izing Major League Soccer, Without Wrecking It
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75afgs/nasl_usl_attendance_tracker_week_29/
Attendance NASL & USL Attendance Tracker - Week 29 (i.redd.it)
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Attendance Week 31: MLS Attendance Target Tracker (2017) (self.MLS)
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/842072
USL Surpasses 2 Million in Attendance for 2017
Becomes first second division in North American history to reach mark
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http://football-talk.co.uk/129401/football-quiz-name-the-year-these-iconic-kits-were-worn/
Football Quiz: Name The Year These Iconic Kits Were Worn
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http://www.wlwt.com/article/top-fc-cincinnati-official-makes-sales-pitch-for-new-stadium/12810973
Top FC Cincinnati official makes sales pitch for new stadium
County leaders debating funding needs for multiple capital projects
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http://wvxu.org/post/deadlines-near-soccer-stadium-roadway-improvement-projects#stream/0
Deadlines Near For Soccer Stadium, Roadway Improvement Projects
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http://www.espn.in/football/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3224058/andrea-pirlo-is-among-the-last-of-a-dying-breed-in-major-league-soccer
Andrea Pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in Major League Soccer
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https://www.footballparadise.com/atlanta-united-mls-major-league-soccer/
Speed of Sound: How Atlanta United’s Rise is Ushering in the Modern MLS Fan
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https://www.sounderatheart.com/2017/10/9/16445558/improve-international-breaks
It’s time to change international breaks for the better
Let’s get rid of this long weekend every other month during the European season and respect global soccer.
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https://www.sporttechie.com/facebook-live-streaming-premier-league-mlb-mls/
Facebook Weighs Premier League Rights Bid, Approach To Sports Live Streaming
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/09/italian-legend-pirlo-open-reunion-antonio-conte-chelsea-coaching-role-discussed
Italian Legend Pirlo Open to Reunion With Antonio Conte as Chelsea Coaching Role Discussed
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http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/toronto-fc-tfc-montreal-impact-vancouver-whitecaps-mls-major-league-soccer/
What do Canada’s three MLS clubs have to be thankful for?
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https://wtop.com/mls/2017/10/atlanta-united-draws-crowds-signs-bocanegra-to-4-year-deal/
Atlanta United draws crowds, signs Bocanegra to 4-year deal
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http://www.squawka.com/news/andrea-pirlo-wont-rule-out-chelsea-move/997783#Gymqdr696pOuh4I5.97
Andrea Pirlo won’t rule out Chelsea move
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http://www.india.com/sports/andrea-pirlo-set-to-call-time-on-playing-career-2521268/
Italian Legend Pirlo Confirms He Will Retire from Football in December
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http://abc7ny.com/sports/new-york-citys-andrea-pirlo-to-retire-at-end-of-mls-season/2507037/
New York City's Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of MLS season
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4647729/david-beckham-1m-month-salary/
GOLDENHAULS David Beckham pockets more than £1million a month — FOUR years after retiring from football
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2017/10/09/hey-how-come-the-huge-u-s-world-cup-qualifier-isnt-on-regular-tv/
Hey, how come the huge U.S. World Cup qualifier isn’t on regular TV?
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https://mlsmultiplex.com/2017/10/09/eric-wynalda-ussf-president-maga-lederhosen/
Eric Wynalda for USSF President: MAGA…in lederhosen
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http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2017/10/09/usl-playoff-projections-final-week-projection
USL Playoff Projections: Final Week Projection
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Tampa Bay Rowdies
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Bus Trip to Orlando
The Rowdies are supplying a FREE bus for fans who are looking to support the club in their upcoming Oct. 12 match against Orlando City B in Orlando. The bus will depart the Mahaffey Theater at 4 p.m. and will return directly after the match. LIMITED SPOTS available and bus will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
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https://www.atlutd.com/post/2017/10/09/tata-martino-wins-mls-best-dressed-coach-competition
Tata Martino wins MLS Best-Dressed Coach competition
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http://wkrn.com/2017/10/09/city-officials-question-financial-plan-for-nashvilles-soccer-stadium/
City officials question financial plan for Nashville’s soccer stadium
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/09/tata-martino-wins-2017-best-dressed-mls-coach-bracket-petke-runner
Tata Martino wins 2017 Best-Dressed MLS Coach bracket; Petke runner-up
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http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3225097/pitch-will-be-far-from-perfect-as-united-states-aims-to-lock-up-world-cup-spot
Pitch will be far from perfect as United States aims to lock up World Cup spot
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http://www.beinsports.com/th-en/major-league-soccer/news/arena-invites-hotshot-europeans-to-try-conc-5/675068
Arena invites 'hotshot' Europeans to try CONCACAF qualifying
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4965494/David-Beckham-pays-35-000-day.html
He really is GOLDEN-balls! David Beckham earns 'more than a £1million a month and pays himself £35,000 a day'... four years after retiring
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http://www.insideworldfootball.com/2017/10/10/usl-sets-new-attendance-record-preferred-suppliers-roster-builds/
USL sets new attendance record as preferred suppliers roster builds
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-commissioners-suggest-overtown-for-amazon-headquarters-but-some-residents-are-skeptical-9725571
Locals Push Back Against Overtown as Site for Huge Amazon Headquarters
Jessica Lipscomb | October 9, 2017 | 10:00am
At this stage in the game, any talk of Amazon setting up shop in a particular city is purely speculative. But the online retailer's search for a new headquarters has already set off fears of gentrification and displacement of residents in Miami's historically black community, which has time and again been subjected to destructive development. [...]
But community activists remain split over whether Amazon would be a positive addition to the neighborhood. Amanda Quirke Hand, an attorney and resident who started the Overtown Spring Garden Community Collective to oppose David Beckham's plan for a nearby Major League Soccer stadium, does not share the same concerns about a diminished quality of life when it comes to the Amazon project. [...]
Prince says he's skeptical of the city's intentions in pitching Overtown for the headquarters given the neighborhood's embattled past with the erection of I-95 and Beckham's proposed stadium.
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https://www.draysbay.com/2017/9/28/16378856/st-petersburg-amazon-second-headquarters-tropicana-field-tampa-bay-rays-stadium
Tropicana Field site could lure Amazon's new headquarters to St. Petersburg
Amazon moving to town would be a Prime opportunity for the Rays
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http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/tampa-bay-vies-for-new-amazon-headquarters-eyes-familiar-site/479123828
Tampa Bay vies for new Amazon headquarters, eyes familiar site
One proposal would put the retailer's second headquarters on the site of the Trop.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2017/09/21/amazon-wants-a-second-headquarters-what-are-tampa.html
Amazon wants a second headquarters. What are Tampa Bay's chances of landing the giant?
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http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/prime-real-estate-amazon-looks-for-second-headquarters/2336578
Prime real estate: Amazon looks for second headquarters
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/75af80/florida_cup_2018_matches_set_rowdies_appear_to_be/
Florida Cup 2018 Matches Set: Rowdies appear to be out; St. Petersburg (presumably Al Lang) hosting Legia Warsaw vs. Atlético Nacional on Sat., January 20th (floridacup.com)
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http://www.floridacup.com/matches
[Florida Cup 2018: Matches]
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/75b6sh/tampa_bay_rowdies_alumni_to_take_on_orlando_city/
Tampa Bay Rowdies Alumni to take on Orlando City Alumni on Friday, October 13, 2017 in Orlando (orlandocitysc.com)
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Orlando City Alumni Association
2017 - Alumni Game vs. Rowdies Alumni
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75c9ym/americanizing_major_league_soccer_without/
American-izing Major League Soccer, Without Wrecking It (forbes.com)
AKA How to Ruin The Game In 4 Easy Steps!!
Fuck this guy! Especially numbers 2 and 4 (especially especially #4), he can go straight to hell for those suggestions.
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Here is his dumbass suggestions if you don't want to click through to the article. Lightly edited for brevity.
1) The stadium clock should keep the official timeFUCK OFF WITH YOUR COMMERCIAL BREAKS!
2) Video replay challenges ... it’s time to American-ize them by allotting each coach one unsuccessful challenge, or limitless successful challenges
3) The player who draws the foul in the box is the player who must take the penalty shot
4) Two-minute breaks midway through each half ... Sometime between the 22nd and 23rd minutes, when play is in a neutral position, the match can be stopped for what essentially amounts to a commercial break [to have a commercial break]
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/filipbondy/2017/10/09/american-izing-major-league-soccer-without-wrecking-it/#22c816e86aec
American-izing Major League Soccer, Without Wrecking It
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75afgs/nasl_usl_attendance_tracker_week_29/
Attendance NASL & USL Attendance Tracker - Week 29 (i.redd.it)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/75aaie/week_31_mls_attendance_target_tracker_2017/
Attendance Week 31: MLS Attendance Target Tracker (2017) (self.MLS)
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/842072
USL Surpasses 2 Million in Attendance for 2017
Becomes first second division in North American history to reach mark
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http://football-talk.co.uk/129401/football-quiz-name-the-year-these-iconic-kits-were-worn/
Football Quiz: Name The Year These Iconic Kits Were Worn
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http://www.wlwt.com/article/top-fc-cincinnati-official-makes-sales-pitch-for-new-stadium/12810973
Top FC Cincinnati official makes sales pitch for new stadium
County leaders debating funding needs for multiple capital projects
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http://wvxu.org/post/deadlines-near-soccer-stadium-roadway-improvement-projects#stream/0
Deadlines Near For Soccer Stadium, Roadway Improvement Projects
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http://www.espn.in/football/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3224058/andrea-pirlo-is-among-the-last-of-a-dying-breed-in-major-league-soccer
Andrea Pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in Major League Soccer
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https://www.footballparadise.com/atlanta-united-mls-major-league-soccer/
Speed of Sound: How Atlanta United’s Rise is Ushering in the Modern MLS Fan
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https://www.sounderatheart.com/2017/10/9/16445558/improve-international-breaks
It’s time to change international breaks for the better
Let’s get rid of this long weekend every other month during the European season and respect global soccer.
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https://www.sporttechie.com/facebook-live-streaming-premier-league-mlb-mls/
Facebook Weighs Premier League Rights Bid, Approach To Sports Live Streaming
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/09/italian-legend-pirlo-open-reunion-antonio-conte-chelsea-coaching-role-discussed
Italian Legend Pirlo Open to Reunion With Antonio Conte as Chelsea Coaching Role Discussed
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http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/toronto-fc-tfc-montreal-impact-vancouver-whitecaps-mls-major-league-soccer/
What do Canada’s three MLS clubs have to be thankful for?
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https://wtop.com/mls/2017/10/atlanta-united-draws-crowds-signs-bocanegra-to-4-year-deal/
Atlanta United draws crowds, signs Bocanegra to 4-year deal
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http://www.squawka.com/news/andrea-pirlo-wont-rule-out-chelsea-move/997783#Gymqdr696pOuh4I5.97
Andrea Pirlo won’t rule out Chelsea move
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http://www.india.com/sports/andrea-pirlo-set-to-call-time-on-playing-career-2521268/
Italian Legend Pirlo Confirms He Will Retire from Football in December
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http://abc7ny.com/sports/new-york-citys-andrea-pirlo-to-retire-at-end-of-mls-season/2507037/
New York City's Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of MLS season
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4647729/david-beckham-1m-month-salary/
GOLDENHAULS David Beckham pockets more than £1million a month — FOUR years after retiring from football
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2017/10/09/hey-how-come-the-huge-u-s-world-cup-qualifier-isnt-on-regular-tv/
Hey, how come the huge U.S. World Cup qualifier isn’t on regular TV?
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https://mlsmultiplex.com/2017/10/09/eric-wynalda-ussf-president-maga-lederhosen/
Eric Wynalda for USSF President: MAGA…in lederhosen
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http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2017/10/09/usl-playoff-projections-final-week-projection
USL Playoff Projections: Final Week Projection
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https://www.facebook.com/TampaBayRowdies/posts/10156660191758835
Tampa Bay Rowdies
JUST IN: The Rowdies are supplying a FREE bus for fans who are looking to support the club in their upcoming Oct. 12 match against Orlando City B in Orlando. The bus will depart the Mahaffey Theater at 4 p.m. and will return directly after the match. LIMITED SPOTS available and bus will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Bus Trip to Orlando
The Rowdies are supplying a FREE bus for fans who are looking to support the club in their upcoming Oct. 12 match against Orlando City B in Orlando. The bus will depart the Mahaffey Theater at 4 p.m. and will return directly after the match. LIMITED SPOTS available and bus will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
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https://www.atlutd.com/post/2017/10/09/tata-martino-wins-mls-best-dressed-coach-competition
Tata Martino wins MLS Best-Dressed Coach competition
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http://wkrn.com/2017/10/09/city-officials-question-financial-plan-for-nashvilles-soccer-stadium/
City officials question financial plan for Nashville’s soccer stadium
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/09/tata-martino-wins-2017-best-dressed-mls-coach-bracket-petke-runner
Tata Martino wins 2017 Best-Dressed MLS Coach bracket; Petke runner-up
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http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3225097/pitch-will-be-far-from-perfect-as-united-states-aims-to-lock-up-world-cup-spot
Pitch will be far from perfect as United States aims to lock up World Cup spot
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http://www.beinsports.com/th-en/major-league-soccer/news/arena-invites-hotshot-europeans-to-try-conc-5/675068
Arena invites 'hotshot' Europeans to try CONCACAF qualifying
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4965494/David-Beckham-pays-35-000-day.html
He really is GOLDEN-balls! David Beckham earns 'more than a £1million a month and pays himself £35,000 a day'... four years after retiring
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http://www.insideworldfootball.com/2017/10/10/usl-sets-new-attendance-record-preferred-suppliers-roster-builds/
USL sets new attendance record as preferred suppliers roster builds
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Rowdies hope to lock up a high playoff spot at home Thursday night
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https://www.sportstalkflorida.com/featured/rowdies-hope-lock-high-playoff-spot-home-thursday-night/
Rowdies hope to lock up a high playoff spot at home Thursday night
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/753wkg/pat_obrien_the_issues_with_youth_soccer_in_the_us/
Pat O'Brien: The Issues with Youth Soccer in the U.S. (youtu.be)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIv1tp1P8nQ&feature=youtu.be
Pat O'Brien: The Issues with Youth Soccer in the U.S.
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3224058/andrea-pirlo-is-among-the-last-of-a-dying-breed-in-major-league-soccer
Andrea Pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in Major League Soccer
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/752g2k/when_was_the_last_time_a_mls_cup_champion_didnt/
When was the last time a MLS Cup Champion didn't have a designated player on their roster? (self.MLS)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74xpqg/revolution_reportedly_interview_former_argentina/
Revolution reportedly interview former Argentina National Team coach (thebentmusket.com)
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https://www.thebentmusket.com/revolution-transfer-news-rumors/2017/10/6/16431792/revolution-rumors-2017-head-coach-interview-daniel-passarella
Revolution reportedly interview former Argentina National Team coach
Daniel Passarella has interviewed for the Revs head coaching job, per his agent.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/star-usmnt-friday-host-city-2-052846129.html
The other major star for the USMNT on Friday was its host city
ORLANDO – Four years ago, when the last World Cup concluded, America’s newest soccer home was a mostly vacant plot of land with an old church.
Four years ago, when the last World Cup concluded, America’s newest soccer mecca didn’t even have an MLS team.
Four years ago, when the last World Cup concluded, America’s newest soccer superstar had just turned 15 years old.
For so many years, there’s been a longing for “grassroots” growth of soccer in the United States. When would new markets emerge? When would a prodigy captivate casual fans? Here on Friday, in a state where soccer has often failed to catch on, the grass roots were in full bloom.
“From the second we walked in,” said goalkeeper Tim Howard, “people were in their seats. So we knew it would be a good day.”
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http://worldsoccertalk.com/2017/10/05/watched-soccer-games-us-tv-september-25-october-1-2017/
Most-watched soccer games on US TV for September 25-October 1, 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74rwfa/bobby_wood_goal_vs_panama_40/
USA International Bobby Wood goal vs Panama (4-0) (streamable.com)
https://streamable.com/b0o12
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http://reason.com/blog/2017/10/07/taxpayers-will-pay-25-million-for-nashvi
Nashville's Future MLS Team Has Two Billionaire Owners; Mayor Wants Taxpayers to Help Fund Stadium Anyway
Mayor Megan Barry used to oppose public subsidies for professional sports, but now she's a cheerleader.
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https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/italy-legend-pirlo-announces-december-retirement-plan%E2%80%8E/
Italy Legend Pirlo Announces December Retirement Plan
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https://www.themaneland.com/2017/10/8/16442530/our-city-the-usmnt-could-have-a-fortress-in-orlando-mls-soccer-world-cup-qualifiers-football
Our City: The USMNT Could Have a Fortress in Orlando
Before the game, many talked up Orlando’s imposing new soccer-specific stadium as a possible fortress for the U.S. And Orlando delivered.
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https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/andrea-pirlo-world-cup-winner-with-italy-and-mls-star-set-to-retire-in-december/
Andrea Pirlo, World Cup winner with Italy and MLS star, set to retire in December
The Italian legend will be saying goodbye to the beautiful game
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https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/new-york-city-fc/news/andrea-pirlo-to-retire-at-end-of-year_309057.html
Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of New York City FC contract
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737511-andrea-pirlo-confirms-he-will-retire-from-football-in-december
Andrea Pirlo Confirms He Will Retire from Football in December
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http://www.espnfc.com/new-york-city-fc/story/3223773/new-york-citys-andrea-pirlo-to-retire-at-end-of-mls-season
New York City's Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of MLS season
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http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/ussf-sign-deals-with-opta-sports-and-hisense-4202368
USSF sign deals with Opta Sports and Hisense
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74t730/tampa_bay_rowdies_show_me_the_silverware/
Tampa Bay Rowdies: Show Me The Silverware! (supportyourlocalfootballclub.blogspot.com)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2AfvzNONs
USL LIVE - San Antonio FC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies 10/7/17
United Soccer League
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74unc9/mob_on_tour_thursday_october_12_rowdies_vs/
Mob on Tour, Thursday, October 12 - Rowdies vs. Orlando City B [Ticket and Travel Info] (facebook.com)
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Mob on Tour - Orlando City B
OCT 12
Mob on Tour - Orlando City B
Public · Hosted by Ralph's Mob
Thursday, October 12 at 5 PM - 10 PM
Orlando City Stadium
655 W Church St
Orlando, Florida 32805
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74yjo0/match_thread_all_week_29_usl_matches_xpost_ruslpro/
Match Thread - All Week 29 USL Matches • x-post r/USLPRO (reddit.com)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/USLPRO/comments/74ckg8/match_thread_all_week_29_usl_matches/
Match Thread - All Week 29 USL Matches
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74zci4/postmatch_thread_san_antonio_fc_vs_tampa_bay/
POST-MATCH THREAD: San Antonio FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies [10/7] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
San Antonio FC 1, Tampa Bay Rowdies 1
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74d1z8/meta_we_at_500_subscribers_fam/
META: WE AT 500 SUBSCRIBERS, FAM!!! (self.TampaBayRowdies)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/60mqen/forbes_tampa_bay_home_to_seven_billionaires/
Forbes: Tampa Bay home to seven billionaires (tampabay.com)
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http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/forbes-tampa-bay-home-to-seven-billionaires/2317261
Forbes: Tampa Bay home to seven billionaires
Monday, March 20, 2017 4:35pm
Locally, Tampa Bay is home to seven of the list's billionaires, up from four last year:
• Leading the all-male group is Tampa-based Edward DeBartolo Jr. with a net worth of $2.9 billion. The founder and CEO of DeBartolo Holdings previously owned the San Francisco 49ers. He places 693rd on the international list.
• Clearwater's Robert Duggan has the second highest net worth in the area at $2.6 billion. Most of his fortune comes from the biotech industry. AbbVie bought his firm Pharmacyclics in 2015 for $21 billion, and owns just over a 15 percent stake in Pulse Biosciences. He is No. 782 overall.
• Kenneth Feld ranks just below Duggan locally with a net worth of $2.5 billion. As the CEO of Feld Entertainment, Feld oversees an enterprise that includes Monster Jam, Disney on Ice and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He places 814th on the list.
• New to the list this year is Clearwater's Todd Christopher with a net worth of $2.1 billion. He sold his hair product company, Vogue International, to Johnson & Johnson in 2016 for $3.3 billion. He ranks at No. 973.
• St. Petersburg's Ronald Wanek, the owner of Ashley Furniture, returns to the list this year with a net worth of $2 billion. Wanek is No. 1,030.
• Also in St. Petersburg is Thomas James, Raymond James Financial's chairman emeritus and a major local civic activist. His net worth is $1.1 billion, placing him 1,795th on the list.
• Rounding out the local rankings, Howard Jenkins, Publix Super Markets former chairman and son of Publix's founder George Jenkins, has a net worth of $1 billion. He is No. 1,940 on the international list.
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Forbes: Eight of the world’s billionaires call Tampa Bay home
Mar 20, 2017, 11:39am Updated Mar 20, 2017, 14:15pm
Shopping center magnate Edward DeBartolo Jr. continues to top the list of Tampa Bay’s wealthiest people.
DeBartolo, with a net worth of $2.9 billion as of March 19, ranked No. 693 on Forbes’ new list of the world’s billionaires. He has the highest rank on the list of the eight billionaires who live in the Tampa Bay area.
DeBartolo, a former owner of the San Francisco 49ers, is founder and CEO of DeBartolo Holdings in Tampa. He also owns shares in Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), which acquired DeBartolo Realty for $1.5 billion in stock in 1996.
Here are the other seven Tampa Bay residents on the Forbes list of billionaires:
Robert Duggan, No. 782, with a net worth of $2.6 billion. Duggan, with an address in Clearwater, sold his biotech firm Pharmacyclics to AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) in 2015 for $21 billion, receiving a pretax payout of $3.5 billion in cash and stock. Since then, he’s sold most of his shares and invested in tech and health care companies, Forbes said. Over the last several months, he’s acquired a 15.4 percent stake in Pulse Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: PLSE), a California medical technology company.
Kenneth Feld and family, No. 814, net worth $2.5 billion. Feld, who lives in Tampa, is chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, the parent company of Disney on Ice, Monster Jam and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The circus is shutting down in May 2017, due in part to falling ticket sales.
Todd Christopher, No. 973, has a net worth of $2.1 billion after selling Vogue International, the Clearwater hair products company he founded, to Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) for $3.3 billion. Christopher owned 51 percent of the company and private equity firm Carlyle Group had a 49 percent stake.
Ronald Wanek, the owner of Ashley Furniture, is No. 1,030, with a net worth of $2 billion. He lives in St. Petersburg. Wanek also founded Third Lake Capital in Tampa, an investment vehicle that bought restaurant chain WingHouse in 2014.
Carol Jenkins Barnett, No. 1,234 with a net worth of $1.7 billion. She is the daughter of the founder of Publix Super Markets Inc. in Lakeland, and spent 33 years on the Publix board, before stepping down in June 2016 after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Thomas James, chairman emeritus of Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE: RJF), the St. Petersburg financial services firm founded by his father that under Tom James’ leadership grew into a national powerhouse. James is No. 1,795 on the Forbes’ list with a net worth of $1.1 billion.
Howard Jenkins, No. 1,940, with a net worth of $1 billion. He is Carol Jenkins Barnett’s brother and a former chairman of the Publix board of directors. He continues to serve on the Publix board, and controls 2.95 percent of Publix’ stock, according to the company’s most recent proxy.
The Forbes list also includes four people who live in Naples:
Reinhold Schmieding, founder and president of Arthrex, a medical device firm, No. 385 with a net worth of $4.4 billion.
Tom Golisano, No. 660 with a net worth of $3 billion. He founded the payroll firm Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) and is a former owner of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. He’s married to International Tennis Hall-of-Famer Monica Seles.
Catherine Lozick, majority owner of Swagelok, a valve manufacturer started by her father. She’s No. 1,161 with a net worth of $1.8 billion.
William Stone, No. 1,795 with a net worth of $1.1 billion. Stone is the largest individual shareholder of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC), a software company he started.
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USL Attendance Reaches Two Million For 2017 Season
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Rowdies hope to lock up a high playoff spot at home Thursday night
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Pat O'Brien: The Issues with Youth Soccer in the U.S. (youtu.be)
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Pat O'Brien: The Issues with Youth Soccer in the U.S.
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Andrea Pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in Major League Soccer
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When was the last time a MLS Cup Champion didn't have a designated player on their roster? (self.MLS)
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Revolution reportedly interview former Argentina National Team coach (thebentmusket.com)
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Revolution reportedly interview former Argentina National Team coach
Daniel Passarella has interviewed for the Revs head coaching job, per his agent.
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The other major star for the USMNT on Friday was its host city
ORLANDO – Four years ago, when the last World Cup concluded, America’s newest soccer home was a mostly vacant plot of land with an old church.
Four years ago, when the last World Cup concluded, America’s newest soccer mecca didn’t even have an MLS team.
Four years ago, when the last World Cup concluded, America’s newest soccer superstar had just turned 15 years old.
For so many years, there’s been a longing for “grassroots” growth of soccer in the United States. When would new markets emerge? When would a prodigy captivate casual fans? Here on Friday, in a state where soccer has often failed to catch on, the grass roots were in full bloom.
“From the second we walked in,” said goalkeeper Tim Howard, “people were in their seats. So we knew it would be a good day.”
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Most-watched soccer games on US TV for September 25-October 1, 2017
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USA International Bobby Wood goal vs Panama (4-0) (streamable.com)
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Nashville's Future MLS Team Has Two Billionaire Owners; Mayor Wants Taxpayers to Help Fund Stadium Anyway
Mayor Megan Barry used to oppose public subsidies for professional sports, but now she's a cheerleader.
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Italy Legend Pirlo Announces December Retirement Plan
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Our City: The USMNT Could Have a Fortress in Orlando
Before the game, many talked up Orlando’s imposing new soccer-specific stadium as a possible fortress for the U.S. And Orlando delivered.
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Andrea Pirlo, World Cup winner with Italy and MLS star, set to retire in December
The Italian legend will be saying goodbye to the beautiful game
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Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of New York City FC contract
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Andrea Pirlo Confirms He Will Retire from Football in December
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New York City's Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of MLS season
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USSF sign deals with Opta Sports and Hisense
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Tampa Bay Rowdies: Show Me The Silverware! (supportyourlocalfootballclub.blogspot.com)
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USL LIVE - San Antonio FC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies 10/7/17
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Mob on Tour, Thursday, October 12 - Rowdies vs. Orlando City B [Ticket and Travel Info] (facebook.com)
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Mob on Tour - Orlando City B
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Mob on Tour - Orlando City B
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Match Thread - All Week 29 USL Matches • x-post r/USLPRO (reddit.com)
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Match Thread - All Week 29 USL Matches
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POST-MATCH THREAD: San Antonio FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies [10/7] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
San Antonio FC 1, Tampa Bay Rowdies 1
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META: WE AT 500 SUBSCRIBERS, FAM!!! (self.TampaBayRowdies)
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Forbes: Tampa Bay home to seven billionaires (tampabay.com)
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Forbes: Tampa Bay home to seven billionaires
Monday, March 20, 2017 4:35pm
Locally, Tampa Bay is home to seven of the list's billionaires, up from four last year:
• Leading the all-male group is Tampa-based Edward DeBartolo Jr. with a net worth of $2.9 billion. The founder and CEO of DeBartolo Holdings previously owned the San Francisco 49ers. He places 693rd on the international list.
• Clearwater's Robert Duggan has the second highest net worth in the area at $2.6 billion. Most of his fortune comes from the biotech industry. AbbVie bought his firm Pharmacyclics in 2015 for $21 billion, and owns just over a 15 percent stake in Pulse Biosciences. He is No. 782 overall.
• Kenneth Feld ranks just below Duggan locally with a net worth of $2.5 billion. As the CEO of Feld Entertainment, Feld oversees an enterprise that includes Monster Jam, Disney on Ice and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He places 814th on the list.
• New to the list this year is Clearwater's Todd Christopher with a net worth of $2.1 billion. He sold his hair product company, Vogue International, to Johnson & Johnson in 2016 for $3.3 billion. He ranks at No. 973.
• St. Petersburg's Ronald Wanek, the owner of Ashley Furniture, returns to the list this year with a net worth of $2 billion. Wanek is No. 1,030.
• Also in St. Petersburg is Thomas James, Raymond James Financial's chairman emeritus and a major local civic activist. His net worth is $1.1 billion, placing him 1,795th on the list.
• Rounding out the local rankings, Howard Jenkins, Publix Super Markets former chairman and son of Publix's founder George Jenkins, has a net worth of $1 billion. He is No. 1,940 on the international list.
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Forbes: Eight of the world’s billionaires call Tampa Bay home
Mar 20, 2017, 11:39am Updated Mar 20, 2017, 14:15pm
Shopping center magnate Edward DeBartolo Jr. continues to top the list of Tampa Bay’s wealthiest people.
DeBartolo, with a net worth of $2.9 billion as of March 19, ranked No. 693 on Forbes’ new list of the world’s billionaires. He has the highest rank on the list of the eight billionaires who live in the Tampa Bay area.
DeBartolo, a former owner of the San Francisco 49ers, is founder and CEO of DeBartolo Holdings in Tampa. He also owns shares in Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), which acquired DeBartolo Realty for $1.5 billion in stock in 1996.
Here are the other seven Tampa Bay residents on the Forbes list of billionaires:
Robert Duggan, No. 782, with a net worth of $2.6 billion. Duggan, with an address in Clearwater, sold his biotech firm Pharmacyclics to AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) in 2015 for $21 billion, receiving a pretax payout of $3.5 billion in cash and stock. Since then, he’s sold most of his shares and invested in tech and health care companies, Forbes said. Over the last several months, he’s acquired a 15.4 percent stake in Pulse Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: PLSE), a California medical technology company.
Kenneth Feld and family, No. 814, net worth $2.5 billion. Feld, who lives in Tampa, is chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, the parent company of Disney on Ice, Monster Jam and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The circus is shutting down in May 2017, due in part to falling ticket sales.
Todd Christopher, No. 973, has a net worth of $2.1 billion after selling Vogue International, the Clearwater hair products company he founded, to Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) for $3.3 billion. Christopher owned 51 percent of the company and private equity firm Carlyle Group had a 49 percent stake.
Ronald Wanek, the owner of Ashley Furniture, is No. 1,030, with a net worth of $2 billion. He lives in St. Petersburg. Wanek also founded Third Lake Capital in Tampa, an investment vehicle that bought restaurant chain WingHouse in 2014.
Carol Jenkins Barnett, No. 1,234 with a net worth of $1.7 billion. She is the daughter of the founder of Publix Super Markets Inc. in Lakeland, and spent 33 years on the Publix board, before stepping down in June 2016 after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Thomas James, chairman emeritus of Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE: RJF), the St. Petersburg financial services firm founded by his father that under Tom James’ leadership grew into a national powerhouse. James is No. 1,795 on the Forbes’ list with a net worth of $1.1 billion.
Howard Jenkins, No. 1,940, with a net worth of $1 billion. He is Carol Jenkins Barnett’s brother and a former chairman of the Publix board of directors. He continues to serve on the Publix board, and controls 2.95 percent of Publix’ stock, according to the company’s most recent proxy.
The Forbes list also includes four people who live in Naples:
Reinhold Schmieding, founder and president of Arthrex, a medical device firm, No. 385 with a net worth of $4.4 billion.
Tom Golisano, No. 660 with a net worth of $3 billion. He founded the payroll firm Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX) and is a former owner of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. He’s married to International Tennis Hall-of-Famer Monica Seles.
Catherine Lozick, majority owner of Swagelok, a valve manufacturer started by her father. She’s No. 1,161 with a net worth of $1.8 billion.
William Stone, No. 1,795 with a net worth of $1.1 billion. Stone is the largest individual shareholder of SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC), a software company he started.
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USL Attendance Reaches Two Million For 2017 Season
Friday, October 6, 2017
Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 16 vs. New York Red Bulls II [10/4] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
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Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 16 vs. New York Red Bulls II [10/4] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
(I'll do one more final update after the USL season when all other league numbers are complete to see where we fall in the total landscape.)
Well...last night was a tough one from a crowd perspective. Getting our season finale on a Saturday night was not optimal. Here's hoping we can get some results, so this wasn't our last time in Al Lang for the year. 5,260 was the official number for last night - but I imagine a lot of STH didn't make the trek downtown. It was still a pretty respectable in-person crowd (and an energized one from about the 20 minute mark on).
This does bring our season average to 5,894 an ever-so-slight improvement on last year's 5,878. The ticket price increase probably hurt (about 800 Sideline Reserve seats went from $32 to $48), the loss of local rivals probably hurt, but the added marketing relative MLS2StPete could have helped a bit. All in all it was a bit of a wash, but it does mean 6 straight years of attendance growth for the Rowdies - a pretty impressive run.
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META: WE AT 500 SUBSCRIBERS, FAM!!! (self.TampaBayRowdies)
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Want to Know What's Going on the Legal Challenge to Miami's Expansion Bid? Here is Everything You (Thought) Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask • x-post from r/MLS (reddit.com)
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Want to Know What's Going on the Legal Challenge to Miami's Expansion Bid? Here is Everything You (Thought) Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (self.MLS)
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Playoffs? Playoffs! Rowdies Reach Post Season for First Time Since Almost Forever (stpetecasual.wordpress.com)
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Playoff Bound
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Win puts Rowdies back in playoffs
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Tampa officially named a potential host city for 2026 World Cup (tampabaysports.org)
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United Bid Committee Moves Into Next Stage of Bid Process For 2026 FIFA World Cup™
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Guenzatti Delights Rowdies with Sterling Finish
First goal for Tampa Bay earned draw with Steel FC, valuable point
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USL LIVE - Tampa Bay Rowdies vs New York Red Bulls II 10/4/17
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The Tampa Bay Rowdies host New York Red Bulls II in a battle for Eastern Conference playoff position to kick off Week 29 of the 2017 USL regular season
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Rowdies vs. New York Red Bulls II Postgame Interviews - October 4, 2017
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Hear what Head Coach Stuart Campbell and midfielder Marcel Schäfer had to say after Wednesday's 3-2 win over NYRB II.
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Rowdies Highlights vs Red Bulls II - October 4, 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS: Check out the highlights of Wednesday's 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls II, presented by Tijuana Flats. Marcel Schäfer scored twice and Joe Cole added another to clinch the Rowdies' berth in the USL Cup Playoffs.
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Rowdies Front Row - New York Red Bulls II - October 4, 2017
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Published on Oct 6, 2017
Wednesday's win was for our amazing fans!
Take a look back at our 3-2 win over NYRB II in the latest Rowdies Front Row!
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Rowdies' Pregame Pump-Up Songs
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What songs to the Rowdies listen to before a game to get pumped up? Find out in our latest feature!
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Clay Berling, Soccer America founder, dies at age 86
In 1967, Clay Berling took his wife and six children to see the Oakland Clippers play because the soccer game presented the only affordable opportunity to bring his entire family to the Oakland Coliseum, which had been constructed the year before. He fell in love with soccer on that day.
For less than $10, Berling and his family watched the Clippers in action in the National Professional Soccer League, which later merged with the United Soccer Association to create the NASL. He left impressed with the skills and teamwork, saw what he believed was a perfect sport for children, and immediately got involved in Northern California youth and adult soccer, serving in a variety of capacities including league commissioner.
Hungry for soccer news but unable to find it, Berling launched a biweekly newsletter called Soccer West that quickly went national and was renamed Soccer America in 1972 and became a weekly magazine.
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Beirne explains what's causing CPL announcement delay. (twitter.com)
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[Atlanta United] Well that didn’t take long... Atlanta, you’ve broken the MLS attendance record, AGAIN (70,426 and Counting). (twitter.com)
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Well that didn’t take long...
Atlanta, you’ve broken the MLS attendance record, AGAIN
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MLS plans to announce two expansion teams 'around Dec. 19-20' (espnfc.com)
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MLS plans to announce two expansion teams 'around Dec. 19-20'
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A Magic Kingdom? Why Orlando is ready to be the USMNT's new Columbus
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Are you a soccer fan and podcast listener? The Total Soccer Show: a) exists and b) publishes lots of content! (twitter.com)
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HELP GROW THE SHOW! Got a friend who's a soccer fan and podcast listener? Let them know TSS a) exists and b) publishes lots of content. -d
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Dan Gilbert has reached a tentative deal to acquire the Downtown land where he hopes to build a stadium for a Detroit MLS team. (freep.com)
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http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/10/05/american-motors-ddot-gilbert-jail-proposal/688929001/
Gilbert's soccer stadium, jail proposal move forward under new deal
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74gj8w/grant_wahl_mls_source_says_league_will_clarify/
[Grant Wahl] MLS source says league will clarify Garber's comments; MLS remains on schedule to announce next 2 expansion teams in December. (twitter.com)
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MLS source says league will clarify Garber's comments, MLS remains on schedule to announce next 2 expansion teams in December.
7:51 AM - 5 Oct 2017
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[Ian Thomas] Garber: next round of expansion we have to get right. If we can’t get it right in December, we’ll delay it. (twitter.com)
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Garber: next round of expansion we have to get right. If we can’t get it right in December, we’ll delay it.
7:17 AM - 5 Oct 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74g29z/nasl_vs_mls_owner_speaks_on_us_soccer_lawsuit/
NASL vs MLS: Owner speaks on US Soccer lawsuit (calciomercato.com)
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NASL vs MLS: owner speaks on US Soccer lawsuit
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74giww/ncfcs_expansion_bid_takes_a_hit_funding_to_study/
NCFC's expansion bid takes a hit (funding to study moving state employees pulled). (newsobserver.com)
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Will NC leaders explore the MLS stadium idea? Funding pulled off the table
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/04/2026-world-cup-bid-committee-narrows-list-potential-host-cities-32
2026 World Cup bid committee narrows list of potential host cities to 32
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Highlight: Rowdies Marcel Schäfer rocket - No. 3 on SportsCenter Top Plays (streamable.com)
https://streamable.com/26xwl
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[Paul Carr, ESPN] "Potential host cities for the 2026 World Cup have been cut from 41 to 32" (twitter.com)
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Potential host cities for the 2026 World Cup have been cut from 41 to 32.
11:36 AM - 4 Oct 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74cqe2/san_diego_city_council_member_chris_cate_under_da/
San Diego City Council Member, Chris Cate, Under DA Investigation for Leaked Memo to Soccer City (kpbs.org)
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District Attorney’s Office Investigating Cate’s Leak Of Confidential Memo
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74bkpq/lou_city_stadium_plan/
Lou City Stadium Plan (reddit.com)
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My buddy that works for the city sent me this zoning application that might be of interest to y'all (portal.louisvilleky.gov)
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MLS on Univision & UniMás averaged 310,000 Total Viewers in Q3 2017 (up +24 percent from last year) (corporate.univision.com)
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https://corporate.univision.com/corporate/press/press-releases/2017/10/03/udn-wraps-q3-2017-double-digit-growth-year-year-among-total-viewers-2-adults-18-49/
UDN Wraps Up Q3 2017 with Double-Digit Growth Year-Over-Year Among Total Viewers 2+ and Adults 18-49
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/7494d2/glasscity_vancouver_whitecaps_to_dissolve_usl/
Unconfirmed GlassCity: Vancouver Whitecaps to dissolve USL side WC2 at end of season (twitter.com)
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Selon toute vraisemblance, à l’instar de #IMFC, les Whitecaps dissoudront WFC2 à la fin de la saison et opteront pour un club affilié (US).
6:28 AM - 4 Oct 2017
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MLS Expansion Update: Nashville SC, St. Louis, FC Cincinnati, Phoenix Rising, Detroit + Power Rankings (thebluetestament.com)
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https://www.thebluetestament.com/2017/10/4/16332004/mls-expansion-update-nashville-st-louis-cincinnati-phoenix-detroit-sacramento-miami-power-rankings
MLS Expansion Update: Nashville SC, St. Louis, FC Cincinnati, Phoenix Rising, Detroit + Power Rankings
It kind of sounds like we know the next two teams, but nothing will be official until December. We also have updates on the other 10 bids and other expansion related news.
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https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2017/10/06/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx
MLS Still Planning For December Decision On Expansion; Detroit Bid Making Progress
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http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/10/05/chaos-the-canadian-premier-league-nasl-and-usl/
Chaos: The Canadian Premier League, NASL, and USL
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http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/us-soccer-scores-opta-and-hisense-deals
US Soccer scores Opta and Hisense deals
Governing body partners with sports data company and tech appliance manufacturer.
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http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/blog/20978209/nashville-sc-hires-first-technical-director
Nashville SC hires first technical director
Jacobs spent past three seasons in front office with Sporting KC in MLS
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3221043/international-break-has-implications-beyond-us-in-increasingly-global-mls
International break has implications beyond U.S. in increasingly global MLS
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http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/local-sports/disappointed-fury-president-turns-attention-to-2018-as-usl-season-winds-down
Disappointed Fury president turns attention to 2018 as USL season winds down
Ottawa Fury FC president John Pugh sets the bar high, and he is not happy with the way the 2017 United Soccer League season has gone.
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http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati/2017/10/05/mls-december-timeline-expansion-decisions-still/735597001/
MLS: December timeline for expansion decisions still on
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http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/10/05/detroit-soccer-mls/736715001/
Mayor Duggan on soccer in Detroit: 'We're pursuing an MLS franchise'
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http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3220460/united-states-counting-on-orlando-to-deliver-much-needed-home-field-advantage-against-panama
U.S. counting on Orlando to deliver much-needed home-field advantage vs. Panama
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/04/2026-world-cup-north-american-bid-host-cities-usa-mexico-canada
USA, Mexico, Canada 2026 World Cup Bid Trims Potential Host List to 32 Cities
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/u-17-world-cup-sunil-gulati-indian-american-ussf-boss-in-dilemma-as-both-nations-face-off-in-opener/articleshow/60963546.cms
U-17 World Cup: Sunil Gulati, Indian-American USSF boss, in dilemma as both nations face off in opener
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https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/74978/nasl-files-federal-antitrust-suit-against-us-soc.html
NASL files Federal antitrust suit against U.S. Soccer
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http://www.fccincinnati.com/news_article/show/840745
Playoff Picture: Two Week Tightening
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http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2017/10/04/cincinnati-finalist-host-2026-fifa-world-cup/732652001/
Cincinnati named a finalist to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
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http://www.smdailyjournal.com/sports/dragons-fc-folds-the-bid-for-a-usl-team-is/article_4b12233c-a8b6-11e7-99db-cfc7353499d0.html
Dragons FC folds; the bid for a USL team is dropped
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/03/usl-division-2-application-us-soccer-nasl-lawsuit-jake-edwards
USL President Ensures Compliance as League Submits D2 Application to U.S. Soccer
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http://lancasteronline.com/sports/soccer/love-of-soccer-fuels-lancaster-city-football-club/article_0e6c79ac-aaee-11e7-9fde-bb3e95d3628c.html
Love of soccer fuels Lancaster City Football Club
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http://www.theskyboat.com/orlando-city-lions-news/orlando-city-sc-to-host-fuerza-puerto-rico-friendly-for-hurricane-relief
Orlando City SC To Host ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ For Hurricane Relief
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http://lastwordonsoccer.com/2017/10/06/mls-to-nashville-expansion-heating-up/
MLS To Nashville Expansion Heating Up
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74rivv/christian_pulisic_goal_vs_panama/
USA International Christian Pulisic goal vs Panama (streamable.com)
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USA International Bobby Wood goal vs Panama (4-0) (streamable.com)
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[Portland Thorns] A fan asked Emily Menges if she could go anywhere in the world, where would it be. Emily answered "I heard Epcot is cool" (twitter.com)
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@ThornsFC #askEM4 if you could visit one place anywhere in the world, where would it be?
1:24 PM - 5 Oct 2017
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Orlando City CEO: Head coach Jason Kreis will "100 percent" return in 2018 (mlssoccer.com)
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Orlando City CEO: Head coach Jason Kreis will "100 percent" return in 2018
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74ql7z/orlando_city_sc_to_host_fuerza_puerto_rico/
Orlando City SC To Host ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ For Hurricane Relief (orlandocitysc.com)
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Orlando City SC To Host ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ For Hurricane Relief
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Commentary: Team USA — and Orlando’s patriotic passion — score huge victory over Panama in World Cup qualifier
https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74immo/rowdies_home_attendance_thread_game_16_vs_new/
Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 16 vs. New York Red Bulls II [10/4] (self.TampaBayRowdies)
(I'll do one more final update after the USL season when all other league numbers are complete to see where we fall in the total landscape.)
Well...last night was a tough one from a crowd perspective. Getting our season finale on a Saturday night was not optimal. Here's hoping we can get some results, so this wasn't our last time in Al Lang for the year. 5,260 was the official number for last night - but I imagine a lot of STH didn't make the trek downtown. It was still a pretty respectable in-person crowd (and an energized one from about the 20 minute mark on).
This does bring our season average to 5,894 an ever-so-slight improvement on last year's 5,878. The ticket price increase probably hurt (about 800 Sideline Reserve seats went from $32 to $48), the loss of local rivals probably hurt, but the added marketing relative MLS2StPete could have helped a bit. All in all it was a bit of a wash, but it does mean 6 straight years of attendance growth for the Rowdies - a pretty impressive run.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74d1z8/meta_we_at_500_subscribers_fam/
META: WE AT 500 SUBSCRIBERS, FAM!!! (self.TampaBayRowdies)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74jlxc/want_to_know_whats_going_on_the_legal_challenge/
Want to Know What's Going on the Legal Challenge to Miami's Expansion Bid? Here is Everything You (Thought) Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask • x-post from r/MLS (reddit.com)
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Want to Know What's Going on the Legal Challenge to Miami's Expansion Bid? Here is Everything You (Thought) Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (self.MLS)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74fyo1/playoffs_playoffs_rowdies_reach_post_season_for/
Playoffs? Playoffs! Rowdies Reach Post Season for First Time Since Almost Forever (stpetecasual.wordpress.com)
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Playoff Bound
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http://www.tampabay.com/sports/soccer/win-puts-rowdies-back-in-playoffs/2339927
Win puts Rowdies back in playoffs
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/74adne/tampa_officially_named_a_potential_host_city_for/
Tampa officially named a potential host city for 2026 World Cup (tampabaysports.org)
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United Bid Committee Moves Into Next Stage of Bid Process For 2026 FIFA World Cup™
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http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/839415
Guenzatti Delights Rowdies with Sterling Finish
First goal for Tampa Bay earned draw with Steel FC, valuable point
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USL LIVE - Tampa Bay Rowdies vs New York Red Bulls II 10/4/17
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The Tampa Bay Rowdies host New York Red Bulls II in a battle for Eastern Conference playoff position to kick off Week 29 of the 2017 USL regular season
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Rowdies vs. New York Red Bulls II Postgame Interviews - October 4, 2017
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Hear what Head Coach Stuart Campbell and midfielder Marcel Schäfer had to say after Wednesday's 3-2 win over NYRB II.
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Rowdies Highlights vs Red Bulls II - October 4, 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS: Check out the highlights of Wednesday's 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls II, presented by Tijuana Flats. Marcel Schäfer scored twice and Joe Cole added another to clinch the Rowdies' berth in the USL Cup Playoffs.
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Rowdies Front Row - New York Red Bulls II - October 4, 2017
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Wednesday's win was for our amazing fans!
Take a look back at our 3-2 win over NYRB II in the latest Rowdies Front Row!
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Rowdies' Pregame Pump-Up Songs
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What songs to the Rowdies listen to before a game to get pumped up? Find out in our latest feature!
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https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/75203/clay-berling-soccer-america-founder-dies-at-age.html
Clay Berling, Soccer America founder, dies at age 86
In 1967, Clay Berling took his wife and six children to see the Oakland Clippers play because the soccer game presented the only affordable opportunity to bring his entire family to the Oakland Coliseum, which had been constructed the year before. He fell in love with soccer on that day.
For less than $10, Berling and his family watched the Clippers in action in the National Professional Soccer League, which later merged with the United Soccer Association to create the NASL. He left impressed with the skills and teamwork, saw what he believed was a perfect sport for children, and immediately got involved in Northern California youth and adult soccer, serving in a variety of capacities including league commissioner.
Hungry for soccer news but unable to find it, Berling launched a biweekly newsletter called Soccer West that quickly went national and was renamed Soccer America in 1972 and became a weekly magazine.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74rii3/beirne_explains_whats_causing_cpl_announcement/
Beirne explains what's causing CPL announcement delay. (twitter.com)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74j68j/atlanta_united_well_that_didnt_take_long_atlanta/
[Atlanta United] Well that didn’t take long... Atlanta, you’ve broken the MLS attendance record, AGAIN (70,426 and Counting). (twitter.com)
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Well that didn’t take long...
Atlanta, you’ve broken the MLS attendance record, AGAIN
2:30 PM - 5 Oct 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74jaqq/mls_plans_to_announce_two_expansion_teams_around/
MLS plans to announce two expansion teams 'around Dec. 19-20' (espnfc.com)
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MLS plans to announce two expansion teams 'around Dec. 19-20'
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https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/usmnt-in-orlando-city-stadium-world-cup-qualifying-us-national-soccer-team#3UdpVHjsD332AOgf.99
A Magic Kingdom? Why Orlando is ready to be the USMNT's new Columbus
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74hn1k/are_you_a_soccer_fan_and_podcast_listener_the/
Are you a soccer fan and podcast listener? The Total Soccer Show: a) exists and b) publishes lots of content! (twitter.com)
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HELP GROW THE SHOW! Got a friend who's a soccer fan and podcast listener? Let them know TSS a) exists and b) publishes lots of content. -d
5:31 PM - 4 Oct 2017
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Dan Gilbert has reached a tentative deal to acquire the Downtown land where he hopes to build a stadium for a Detroit MLS team. (freep.com)
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http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/10/05/american-motors-ddot-gilbert-jail-proposal/688929001/
Gilbert's soccer stadium, jail proposal move forward under new deal
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[Grant Wahl] MLS source says league will clarify Garber's comments; MLS remains on schedule to announce next 2 expansion teams in December. (twitter.com)
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MLS source says league will clarify Garber's comments, MLS remains on schedule to announce next 2 expansion teams in December.
7:51 AM - 5 Oct 2017
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[Ian Thomas] Garber: next round of expansion we have to get right. If we can’t get it right in December, we’ll delay it. (twitter.com)
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Garber: next round of expansion we have to get right. If we can’t get it right in December, we’ll delay it.
7:17 AM - 5 Oct 2017
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NASL vs MLS: Owner speaks on US Soccer lawsuit (calciomercato.com)
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NASL vs MLS: owner speaks on US Soccer lawsuit
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NCFC's expansion bid takes a hit (funding to study moving state employees pulled). (newsobserver.com)
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Will NC leaders explore the MLS stadium idea? Funding pulled off the table
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/04/2026-world-cup-bid-committee-narrows-list-potential-host-cities-32
2026 World Cup bid committee narrows list of potential host cities to 32
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Highlight: Rowdies Marcel Schäfer rocket - No. 3 on SportsCenter Top Plays (streamable.com)
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[Paul Carr, ESPN] "Potential host cities for the 2026 World Cup have been cut from 41 to 32" (twitter.com)
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Potential host cities for the 2026 World Cup have been cut from 41 to 32.
11:36 AM - 4 Oct 2017
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San Diego City Council Member, Chris Cate, Under DA Investigation for Leaked Memo to Soccer City (kpbs.org)
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http://www.kpbs.org/news/2017/oct/03/chris-cate-released-confidential-memo-soccer-city/
District Attorney’s Office Investigating Cate’s Leak Of Confidential Memo
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74bkpq/lou_city_stadium_plan/
Lou City Stadium Plan (reddit.com)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/LouisvilleCityFC/comments/748drh/my_buddy_that_works_for_the_city_sent_me_this/?st=J8DKQTQQ&sh=2e72dcf2
My buddy that works for the city sent me this zoning application that might be of interest to y'all (portal.louisvilleky.gov)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/748j18/mls_on_univision_unim%C3%A1s_averaged_310000_total/
MLS on Univision & UniMás averaged 310,000 Total Viewers in Q3 2017 (up +24 percent from last year) (corporate.univision.com)
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https://corporate.univision.com/corporate/press/press-releases/2017/10/03/udn-wraps-q3-2017-double-digit-growth-year-year-among-total-viewers-2-adults-18-49/
UDN Wraps Up Q3 2017 with Double-Digit Growth Year-Over-Year Among Total Viewers 2+ and Adults 18-49
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/7494d2/glasscity_vancouver_whitecaps_to_dissolve_usl/
Unconfirmed GlassCity: Vancouver Whitecaps to dissolve USL side WC2 at end of season (twitter.com)
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https://twitter.com/GlassCityFC/status/915569312009641985?s=09
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Whitecaps are planning to dissolve WFC2 at the end of this season. #VWFC
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Selon toute vraisemblance, à l’instar de #IMFC, les Whitecaps dissoudront WFC2 à la fin de la saison et opteront pour un club affilié (US).
6:28 AM - 4 Oct 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74923k/mls_expansion_update_nashville_sc_st_louis_fc/
MLS Expansion Update: Nashville SC, St. Louis, FC Cincinnati, Phoenix Rising, Detroit + Power Rankings (thebluetestament.com)
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https://www.thebluetestament.com/2017/10/4/16332004/mls-expansion-update-nashville-st-louis-cincinnati-phoenix-detroit-sacramento-miami-power-rankings
MLS Expansion Update: Nashville SC, St. Louis, FC Cincinnati, Phoenix Rising, Detroit + Power Rankings
It kind of sounds like we know the next two teams, but nothing will be official until December. We also have updates on the other 10 bids and other expansion related news.
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https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2017/10/06/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx
MLS Still Planning For December Decision On Expansion; Detroit Bid Making Progress
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http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2017/10/05/chaos-the-canadian-premier-league-nasl-and-usl/
Chaos: The Canadian Premier League, NASL, and USL
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http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/us-soccer-scores-opta-and-hisense-deals
US Soccer scores Opta and Hisense deals
Governing body partners with sports data company and tech appliance manufacturer.
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http://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/blog/20978209/nashville-sc-hires-first-technical-director
Nashville SC hires first technical director
Jacobs spent past three seasons in front office with Sporting KC in MLS
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http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/19/blog/post/3221043/international-break-has-implications-beyond-us-in-increasingly-global-mls
International break has implications beyond U.S. in increasingly global MLS
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http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/local-sports/disappointed-fury-president-turns-attention-to-2018-as-usl-season-winds-down
Disappointed Fury president turns attention to 2018 as USL season winds down
Ottawa Fury FC president John Pugh sets the bar high, and he is not happy with the way the 2017 United Soccer League season has gone.
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http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati/2017/10/05/mls-december-timeline-expansion-decisions-still/735597001/
MLS: December timeline for expansion decisions still on
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http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/10/05/detroit-soccer-mls/736715001/
Mayor Duggan on soccer in Detroit: 'We're pursuing an MLS franchise'
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http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3220460/united-states-counting-on-orlando-to-deliver-much-needed-home-field-advantage-against-panama
U.S. counting on Orlando to deliver much-needed home-field advantage vs. Panama
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/04/2026-world-cup-north-american-bid-host-cities-usa-mexico-canada
USA, Mexico, Canada 2026 World Cup Bid Trims Potential Host List to 32 Cities
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/u-17-world-cup-sunil-gulati-indian-american-ussf-boss-in-dilemma-as-both-nations-face-off-in-opener/articleshow/60963546.cms
U-17 World Cup: Sunil Gulati, Indian-American USSF boss, in dilemma as both nations face off in opener
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https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/74978/nasl-files-federal-antitrust-suit-against-us-soc.html
NASL files Federal antitrust suit against U.S. Soccer
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http://www.fccincinnati.com/news_article/show/840745
Playoff Picture: Two Week Tightening
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http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2017/10/04/cincinnati-finalist-host-2026-fifa-world-cup/732652001/
Cincinnati named a finalist to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
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http://www.smdailyjournal.com/sports/dragons-fc-folds-the-bid-for-a-usl-team-is/article_4b12233c-a8b6-11e7-99db-cfc7353499d0.html
Dragons FC folds; the bid for a USL team is dropped
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/03/usl-division-2-application-us-soccer-nasl-lawsuit-jake-edwards
USL President Ensures Compliance as League Submits D2 Application to U.S. Soccer
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http://lancasteronline.com/sports/soccer/love-of-soccer-fuels-lancaster-city-football-club/article_0e6c79ac-aaee-11e7-9fde-bb3e95d3628c.html
Love of soccer fuels Lancaster City Football Club
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http://www.theskyboat.com/orlando-city-lions-news/orlando-city-sc-to-host-fuerza-puerto-rico-friendly-for-hurricane-relief
Orlando City SC To Host ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ For Hurricane Relief
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http://lastwordonsoccer.com/2017/10/06/mls-to-nashville-expansion-heating-up/
MLS To Nashville Expansion Heating Up
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74rivv/christian_pulisic_goal_vs_panama/
USA International Christian Pulisic goal vs Panama (streamable.com)
https://streamable.com/2jtqg
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74rwfa/bobby_wood_goal_vs_panama_40/
USA International Bobby Wood goal vs Panama (4-0) (streamable.com)
https://streamable.com/b0o12
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74ni77/portland_thorns_a_fan_asked_emily_menges_if_she/
[Portland Thorns] A fan asked Emily Menges if she could go anywhere in the world, where would it be. Emily answered "I heard Epcot is cool" (twitter.com)
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I heard Epcot is cool. #AskEM4 @amica #BAONPDX
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@ThornsFC #askEM4 if you could visit one place anywhere in the world, where would it be?
1:24 PM - 5 Oct 2017
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74q3ed/orlando_city_ceo_head_coach_jason_kreis_will_100/
Orlando City CEO: Head coach Jason Kreis will "100 percent" return in 2018 (mlssoccer.com)
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/06/orlando-city-ceo-head-coach-jason-kreis-will-100-percent-return-2018
Orlando City CEO: Head coach Jason Kreis will "100 percent" return in 2018
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https://www.reddit.com/r/MLS/comments/74ql7z/orlando_city_sc_to_host_fuerza_puerto_rico/
Orlando City SC To Host ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ For Hurricane Relief (orlandocitysc.com)
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https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/10/06/orlando-city-sc-host-fuerza-puerto-rico-friendly-hurricane-relief
Orlando City SC To Host ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ For Hurricane Relief
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-lions/os-sp-us-world-cup-mike-bianchi-1006-story.html
Commentary: Team USA — and Orlando’s patriotic passion — score huge victory over Panama in World Cup qualifier
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