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EXPANSION: 12 groups submit MLS expansion bids

Official Site of the Union | February 1, 2017

Related Topics: Major League Soccer, Dan Gilbert (businessman), Tom Gores, Speedway Motorsports, Platinum Equity, Expansion team, Quicken Loans, Chief executive officer, FC Cincinnati, Expansion of Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer announced that 12 ownership groups and markets have submitted official applications for the League’s next round of expansion. MLS will add four expansion teams in the coming years, growing to 28 clubs.

The following cities and ownership groups are vying for the next four expansion teams:

Charlotte

  • Marcus Smith – President and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc.

Cincinnati

  • Carl H. Lindner III – Carl H. Lindner III – Co-CEO of American Financial Group, Owner, Chairman & CEO of FC Cincinnati

Detroit

  • Dan Gilbert – Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans, Inc.
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