MLS set to award expansion franchise to city of Chester (AP)
Published 2/27/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLS News
Like so many errant free kicks, professional soccer always missed the mark in Philadelphia. The Atoms won the North American Soccer League title in their inaugural season in 1973, but folded after four seasons of plunging attendance and win totals. The NASL's Fury arrived two years later, but relocated after three seasons of finding victories and fans tough to come by.
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MVNsoccer posted 2/27/2008 from www.mlsnet.com
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MVNsoccer posted 2/27/2008 from ballhype.com
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MVNsoccer posted 2/27/2008 from houston.mlsnet.com
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