En la reunion del sabado de los maximos dirigentes de la MLS en Columbus, la liga anuncio sus intenciones de expandir a 28 clubes en un futuro cercano…
Los propietarios de los equipos tambien hicieron publico su respaldo a la construccion de un Estadio en Miami, cuyos propietarios estan encabezados por el Ingles David Beckham…
La MLS inicialmente tiene prevista una gran expansion para el 2020 con 24 equipos. Los Angeles y Minnesota se vincularan a la liga en los proximos tres años y Miami ha dado un gran paso para convertierse en el equipo 24. la MLS se encuentra discutiendo varias opciones con mercados potenciales para la expansión y propietarios de clubes interesados.
Son varias las posibilidades de expansion que tenemos y creemos que las oportunidades existen para seguir creciendo como son nuestros planes, dijo el comisionado de la MLS, Don Garber, agregando que durante los proximos meses, estaremos evaluando la posibilidad de llegar a 28 equipos.
Sobre Miami, dijo Garber, que estan totalmente con Beckham y su proyecto de construir estadio y llevar la MLS a esa ciudad, concretamente en la zona de overtown. la vision de los inversionistas y socios de Beckham es clara en sus objetivos para seguir llevando el desarrollo a esa zona de Miami y estaremos dando todo nuestro respaldo a Beckham y sus socios para que se harta realidad de llevar la MLS a Miami.
Following Saturday’s Major League Soccer Board of Governors meeting in Columbus, MLS announced its support for future expansion to 28 clubs, with a process and timeline to be unveiled at a later date.
The League’s owners also announced their support for the proposed stadium location in Miami for a future expansion team owned by David Beckham and his partners. In addition, MLS announced six competition and scheduling updates.
Expansion
MLS’ current expansion plans call for 24 teams by 2020. Atlanta, Los Angeles and Minnesota will join the league during the next three years, with Miami taking one step closer on Saturday to becoming the 24th team. In addition, MLS has engaged in discussions with multiple markets and potential owners regarding future expansion.
“There is no shortage of demand for MLS expansion teams, and we believe the opportunity exists to grow beyond our current plans,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement. “During the next few months, we will evaluate the possibility of growing the league to 28 teams and establish a process and timeline should we decide on further expansion.”
Miami
“We are very supportive of Miami Beckham United’s plans to build a soccer stadium in the City of Miami’s Overtown neighborhood,” said Garber. “Their vision for a world-class venue within the urban core that is accessible by mass transportation is impressive, and we believe it will be an important part of the continued revitalization of the area. We look forward to working with David and his partners to finalize plans to bring Major League Soccer to Miami.”