NEW YORK—The process for Major League Soccer’s next round of expansion has been set.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced Thursday that Teams 25 and 26 will be announced during the second or third quarter of 2017, at an expansion fee of $150 million each, and begin MLS play by 2020. Teams 27 and 28 will be announced at a later date, at a price delivered in conjunction with the timeline.
“There is tremendous interest in professional soccer across the United States and Canada,” Commissioner Garber said. “Since announcing plans to expand to 28 clubs late last year, many potential ownership groups have contacted us, and numerous public officials have stated their desire to bring an MLS expansion team to their city. We look forward to reviewing expansion applications in the coming months and conducting formal meetings in 2017 with possible team owners.”
Garber initially revealed in December that the league would continue expanding to 28 teams. Atlanta United and Minnesota United FC enter the league next season, which bumps the league to 22 teams; LAFC is slated to follow in 2018. According to a league statement, MLS is making progress with plans for an expansion team in Miami (No. 24).
The league acknowledged ownership groups from 10 markets have publicly expressed interest in securing an MLS expansion team: Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, Raleigh/Durham, Sacramento, St. Louis, San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa/St. Petersburg.
Interested expansion owners must submit applications by Jan. 31, 2017. After review, a series of in-person meetings will take place during the first and second quarters of 2017.
El Comisionado de la Mayor League Soccer Don Garber anunció el jueves que el proceso para expandir la liga y llegar a 28 equipos esta en camino. y es que los equipos 25 y 26 se darian a conocer durante la segunda parte de la temporada del 2017. el precio para la ficha es de 150 millones de dólares cada franquicia y comenzarian a jugar la MLS en el 2020. los equipos 27 y 28 se darian a conocer mas tarde en el año.
Y es que con la confirmacion de Atlanta United y Minnesota United FC, que ingresaran a la liga la proxima temporada, ahora son 22 equipos en competencia. LAFC estaria ingresando en el 2018, y Miami continua avanzando para convertirse en el equipo 24 de la liga.
Don Garber confirmo que son muchos los interesados en hacer parte de la liga, concretamente ciudades como Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, Raleigh/Durham, Sacramento, St. Louis, San Antonio, San Diego y Tampa/St.Petersburg.
Los interesados en presentar aplicaciones para ese objetivo tienen hasta el 31 de enero del 2017. despues de ser analizadas las aplicaciones, una serie de entrevistas personales se realizaran entre el primero y segundo trimestre del 2017.
No quedo claro si el 31 de enero ser[a la fecha limite para decidir que pasaran con el proyeco Beckham para Miami.