MLS Unveils Expansion Timeline and Application Process for Next Two Teams
Published on July 31, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK (Thursday, July 31, 2008) - Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today the timeline and application process for the League's next two expansion teams. MLS intends to add two clubs by 2011, bringing the League to 18 teams. MLS will consider markets in the United States and Canada for the 17th and 18th teams.
Ownership groups and markets that are interested in being considered for this expansion round can submit applications to MLS up until October 15, 2008. Official applications will be provided to qualified groups by the MLS League Office.
Following the receipt of the expansion applications, MLS will determine the date by which the selection decision will be made. An announcement regarding the next two expansion clubs will take place during the fourth quarter of 2008 or the first quarter of 2009.
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