MLS likes Vegas expansion idea
MLS President Mark Abbott, the man in charge of MLS expansion, reiterated that the league has no problems placing a team in the gaming capitol of the world saying, "The fact that Las Vegas has gaming is not an obstacle to MLS placing a team in the market."
So what are his other thoughts on the idea?
But as always, the decision on a team in the market comes down to "the right ownership group and stadium situation."
From past reports, it seems that the Las Vegas Sports & Entertainment Group is very interested in making this happen as they are ready to provide the $35 million expansion fee along with build a $500m stadium. If they can prove that they will be able to get 7,500-10,000 season ticket holders, MLS might just be Vegas bound.
So what are his other thoughts on the idea?
"Obviously, it's an international city. It also has both a very strong youth soccer base and a community of people who come from countries in which soccer is the dominant sport, that is growing.
"And it attracts people from around the world. I think that matches up with the key demographics (necessary for) our sport."
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"The market is a tremendous, vibrant one," Abbott said. "It certainly can be a top-level sports (city) in this country."
But as always, the decision on a team in the market comes down to "the right ownership group and stadium situation."
From past reports, it seems that the Las Vegas Sports & Entertainment Group is very interested in making this happen as they are ready to provide the $35 million expansion fee along with build a $500m stadium. If they can prove that they will be able to get 7,500-10,000 season ticket holders, MLS might just be Vegas bound.
Labels: Las Vegas, Las Vegas Football Club, Mark Abbott, MLS, MLS expansion
3 Comments:
I like the idea too. They have 2 million people locally. The question would be when the games are played. If they're playing mid day games it could be tough for all teams but especially visiting teams.
Allen,
The plan seems to include a stadium with a retractable roof so hopefully any mid-day July matches would be played 'indoors'.
I think it could be a wonderful fit and it would make road trips for supporters that much more fun.
SC Vegas would be awesome. Bring it.
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