EXPANSION: Philadelphia Gets the "Go Ahead" from MLS

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 EXPANSION: Philadelphia Gets the "Go Ahead" from MLS
"Sons of Ben, rejoice!" Philadelphia is in. Rating: 4 (Good) We have gotten wind the MLS has given the would be owners of the Philadelphia club, their preliminary approval to move forward with the last piece of a funding package in the Pennsylvania State Legislature to be passed within days if not hours for a stadium project in nearby Chester, PA. A source close to Star Financial ... [link]

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Published 1/31/2008 by The Beautiful Game at The Beautiful Game
Lotsa soccer content out there these day. Keep it up! The picture is thanks to Deuce of Davenport. Congratulations Philadelphia! Make us proud. [MLS Rumors] An exclusive with Dimitar Berbatov. [Run of Play] A real exclusive with Drew Carey. [MLS Confidential] Liverpool fans put their money where their mouth is. [Pitch Invasion] Superbowls? Perfect seasons? Eh. Robert Kraft wants more. [FanHouse] Danny S. on loan to Italian B side. [ ...

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