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    Beckham picks Miami for MLS franchise

    Beckham picks Miami for MLS franchise...Does this mean Orlando is out?

    #2
    Yes, it has been confirmed Orlando is no longer a viable option. ugh

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      #3
      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      Yes, it has been confirmed Orlando is no longer a viable option. ugh
      I read about Beckham's Miami announcement today, but have not seen anything about impacting the MLS franchise in Orlando. Can you provide additional information or a link?

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        #4
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        Beckham picks Miami for MLS franchise...Does this mean Orlando is out?
        http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soc...-franchise.ap/

        Before deciding on Miami as the franchise location, Beckham explored options in other cities, including Montreal, San Diego and Orlando

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          #5
          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Yes, it has been confirmed Orlando is no longer a viable option. ugh
          MLS has known Beckham's preference for many months, it is completely unrelated to Orlando being a awarded a franchise. The only thing you need to know is that the senior MLS guy that came down for the Orlando vote said afterwards that they will now enter the final stage of talks for Orlando to get MLS. Done deal.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            Beckham picks Miami for MLS franchise...Does this mean Orlando is out?
            Absolutely not.

            MLS has been saying for quite some time it ultimately wants clubs in Orlando AND Miami.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              MLS has known Beckham's preference for many months, it is completely unrelated to Orlando being a awarded a franchise. The only thing you need to know is that the senior MLS guy that came down for the Orlando vote said afterwards that they will now enter the final stage of talks for Orlando to get MLS. Done deal.
              Entering the final stage of talks and signing a deal are two very different things
              Orlando may get a franchise some time
              No doubt MLS is far more interested in the Beckham effect and if that's in Miami, so be it, that's where the effort will go

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                #8
                I can not see the MLS putting a team in Orlando and Miami this does not make sense with only two spots to give out and they will give florida two teams what crazy !

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  I can not see the MLS putting a team in Orlando and Miami this does not make sense with only two spots to give out and they will give florida two teams what crazy !
                  Both markets have a 7% population growth rate, of which several are immigrating from other countries and both are viable tourist markets for overseas travelers. Point is that the international numbers are growing and could support what they are used to at home coupled with those who have been here for a generation or two. It would be good for the league.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    Entering the final stage of talks and signing a deal are two very different things
                    Orlando may get a franchise some time
                    No doubt MLS is far more interested in the Beckham effect and if that's in Miami, so be it, that's where the effort will go
                    Those who have been following the MLS exansion plans know that Orlando is a done deal. While MLS also wants a franchise in Miami ala Beckham, Beckham/Miami have a long, long way to go, i.e., a soccer-specific stadium with funding being the biggest question mark as of now.

                    MLS will be playing in Orlando by 2015. MLS in Miami may/will be later than 2015 IF Beckham and a partner (who hasn't yet even been determined) develop a plan for a stadium suitable to MLS.

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                      #11
                      David Beckham still targeting Miami for MLS expansion team, but nothing has been finalized

                      Posted on Tuesday, 10.29.13

                      “We are not ready to announce anything yet, but Miami remains a strong option for us,” said a statement from Beckham’s management group. An Associated Press report out of London on Tuesday saying Beckham had chosen Miami for his MLS team sent local fans and media into a frenzy. But the celebrations were premature.

                      Beckham is still in the process of lining up investors and raising a couple hundred million dollars to fund a soccer-specific stadium.

                      “We are continuing our discussions with David Beckham regarding future ownership of an MLS expansion team, and we are monitoring the situation,” MLS spokesman Dan Courtemanche said. “He has not made any formal presentation yet. He has not met with our board. Our policy regarding discussions with potential expansion team owners is that we keep those conversations private until the individuals we are speaking with decide they want to go public with their plans.”

                      http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/2...targeting.html

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                        #12
                        David Beckham still targeting Miami for MLS expansion team, but nothing has been finalized

                        Posted on Tuesday, 10.29.13

                        “We are not ready to announce anything yet, but Miami remains a strong option for us,” said a statement from Beckham’s management group. An Associated Press report out of London on Tuesday saying Beckham had chosen Miami for his MLS team sent local fans and media into a frenzy. But the celebrations were premature.

                        Beckham is still in the process of lining up investors and raising a couple hundred million dollars to fund a soccer-specific stadium.

                        “We are continuing our discussions with David Beckham regarding future ownership of an MLS expansion team, and we are monitoring the situation,” MLS spokesman Dan Courtemanche said. “He has not made any formal presentation yet. He has not met with our board. Our policy regarding discussions with potential expansion team owners is that we keep those conversations private until the individuals we are speaking with decide they want to go public with their plans.”

                        http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/2...targeting.html

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          I can not see the MLS putting a team in Orlando and Miami this does not make sense with only two spots to give out and they will give florida two teams what crazy !
                          There are not just 2 spots to give out. MLS' stated goal is 24 teams by 2020.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            Those who have been following the MLS exansion plans know that Orlando is a done deal. While MLS also wants a franchise in Miami ala Beckham, Beckham/Miami have a long, long way to go, i.e., a soccer-specific stadium with funding being the biggest question mark as of now.

                            MLS will be playing in Orlando by 2015. MLS in Miami may/will be later than 2015 IF Beckham and a partner (who hasn't yet even been determined) develop a plan for a stadium suitable to MLS.
                            ^this is correct

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                              #15
                              Beckham as an oner is a no-brainer. Part of his contract deal that brought him to the LA Galaxy included a discounted franchise fee for an MLS expansion team, should he decide to pursue franchise ownership.

                              That discounted fee is reportedly $25 million. That compared to the projected fee to the Orlando ownership group of $85 million yields Beckham $60 million in "found money". He has been discussing Miami for a long time-

                              personally i think Miami is ultimately a better location than Orlando, though Orlando's group has done a great job of piecing together a business model that starts with a youth Development Academy and includes PDL and USL pro teams. Beckham would be smart to follow a similar route if possible.

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