Video: MLS names Philadelphia as 16th franchise (February 28)

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MVNsoccer MVNsoccer posted 2/28/2008 from web.mlsnet.com [flag]
MLSNet.com: News conference with Commissioner DonGarber, including a presentation on the stadium development project to be located in Chester, PA. Originally streamed live on the league's website at 2 pm EST. --- In attendance, many dignitaries, public officials, as well as local fans including representatives from the grass roots Sons of Ben. [link]

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MLS awards Philadelphia 2010 franchise --- FULL OFFICIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION AND PRESS RELEASE + FOLLOWUP, "PHILLY FANS CELEBRATE ANNOUNCEMENT"
Published 2/29/2008 by Mr. Adventure at MLS Expansion And Development
28 February 2008 --- PHILADELPHIA:  What a day ! Official MLS Press Release... http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080228&content_id=140965&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Full One-Hour Video Presentation from the official MLS Live Announcement ... ...

PHILADELPHIA Expansion: What a day !
Published 2/29/2008 by Mr. Adventure at San Diego MLS Project
PHILADELPHIA Expansion:  What a day ! Official MLS Press Release... http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080228&content_id=140965&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Full One-Hour Video Presentation from the official MLS Live Announcement ... http://web.mlsnet.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w=mms%3A//a1503.v115042.c11504.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/11504/v0001/mlbmls.download.akamai.com/11504/2008/events/02/022808_mls_philly.wmv&w_id=16430&catCode=events&type=v_free&_mp=1 MLSnet followup article: "Philly fans celebrate announcement"... http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080228&content_id=141124&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp

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