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Portland's MLS Expansion Bid - An UF Field Trip
Portland's MLS Expansion Bid - An UF Field Trip
Yesterday, Timbers supporters packed the City of Portland Council Chambers donning club colors and scarves as MLS and Merritt Paulson put on its dog and pony show for the City of Portland. It was the first meeting of the MLS Soccer/AAA Baseball Task Force, a group of private citizens who were ...
US College Soccer At The Crossroads
soccerlens.com — As the level of professional soccer in the US improves and financial interest increases, there’s good reason to revisit the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules that restrict student soccer players from developing as fully as their ... (more) US College Soccer At The Crossroads
Major League Soccer - Canales Daily: Eager MLS Bidder
goal.com — Andrea Canales Barcelona president Joan Laporta may never have played soccer at a high level, but that doesn't mean the lawyer doesn't know how to go on the offensive. He is a tough competitor, and he is willing to say what is needed to get something ... (more) Major League Soccer - Canales Daily: Eager MLS Bidder
MLS commissioner wants soccer in Portland - Portland Business Journal:
bizjournals.com — Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber Tuesday told a city task force he wants Portland to be home to one of the league s next franchises. But it was a statement that sounded less like a declaration and more like a plea for the city to sign off ... (more) MLS commissioner wants soccer in Portland - Portland ...
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The Big Lead — ... League Jerk) War of words between Ozzie and a former player. (Chicago Sun-Times) Official told Ryan Miller to “go eff himself.” I cleaned that up for your Whopper Virgin ears. (The Buffalo News) Announcer heads to hospital after Tebowner lasts for more than 4 hours. (SSNN) Brazil’s tourism board is reaching out. (Dave Lozo Dot Com) The MLS wants to expand to Portland. (Unprofessional Foul) Should Derek Rose be an All-Star? (Mouthpiece ...

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