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?

"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.