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Major League Soccer (North America) announces 20th team

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Post by Ben Reilly Tue May 21, 2013 6:59 pm

In the context of U.S. sports, I think this is a big deal. New York City and environs has a tradition of having more than one regional professional club (Yankees/Mets for baseball, Giants/Jets for gridiron football, Rangers/Islanders in hockey, Knicks/Nets in basketball). Just got this press release in my inbox (and I think the ownership is a notable detail as well):

NEW YORK (May 21, 2013) - Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that a partnership of global sports powers, Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees, has acquired the League's 20th expansion club. The new team will be named New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and expects to begin play in 2015.

"We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber . "This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city."

"New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base," said Ferran Soriano, CEO of Manchester City Football Club , who will oversee the process of filling top New York City FC leadership positions in the weeks to come. "We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride."
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Post by Lurker Wed May 22, 2013 2:13 am

I wish them well and hope major league soccer wins over more and more US fans.
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