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Golden Knights’ Bill Foley says he is pursuing MLS soccer team

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley on Wednesday confirmed he is pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise to either play in the Raiders stadium or perhaps on a site to be determined.

“I’m very interested in this and we are working on making it happen,” Foley told the Review-Journal. “I think soccer is the new football for many parents who don’t want their children playing (tackle football). I think we could be just as successful with soccer as we have been with hockey. We have all the infrastructure in place to make it very successful.

“I believe the Raiders stadium would be the best venue, but if that didn’t work, would consider (building) a soccer-specific stadium.