MLS Issues Statement Regarding Status of San Jose Earthquakes
November 15, 2005 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK (Tuesday, November 15, 2005) - Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber today issued the following statement regarding the status of the San Jose Earthquakes:
"At the recent MLS Board of Governors meeting in Frisco, Texas, the Anschutz Entertainment Group was granted approval by the Board to move the San Jose Earthquakes to a number of potential cities, including Houston, Texas.
"In order to ensure that the team will have the appropriate time to prepare for the 2006 season, a final decision on the location of the team will be reached within the next 30 days."
The 10th season of Major League Soccer concluded on Sunday, November 13 with the Los Angeles Galaxy capturing a dramatic 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution in MLS Cup 2005. MLS clubs will now begin preparations for the League's 11th season, which kicks off on April 1, 2006. The first Waiver Draft of the offseason takes place this Wednesday, November 16, 2005.
Major League Soccer Stories from November 15, 2005
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- San Jose Earthquakes Place Forward Roger Levesque And Midfielder Orlando Ramirez On Waivers - San Jose Earthquakes
- D.C. United Waives Four Players - D.C. United
- MetroStars waive six - New York Red Bulls
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- MLS Issues Statement Regarding Status of San Jose Earthquakes - MLS
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