In the early days it was the holy grail of MLS: the big TV contract.
As MLS has evolved and grown over the years the focus has shifted from simply finding a TV provider
to finding a provider that would promote and showcase the league the same way other major sports in
America are.
MLS has existed for 16 years, 11 of which occurred before David Beckham descended from the
heavens (what they call the check signing room at MLS HQ) and landed in Los Angeles. Of course, in
a country with four other major sports deeply rooted in the national consciousness over many
decades of popularity, this is only a few rings in the tree.
Major League Soccer's desire for a 20th club in New York City has been reported for what seems
like ages now. Getting a stadium in one of the five boroughs has always been a challenge though.
The Wall Street Journal reported late last night that the league is zeroing in on a site in Queens
near Citi Field that could be their lucky spot to build a stadium.
He's back! After successfully foreseeing England's squeaky-bum victory over Sweden on Friday night,
amphibious soothsayer Howard makes his triumphant return for Roy's Boys'final group game against
the co-hosts. While his predicting powers are not in question indeed, several major sports
bookmakers are said to have put a price on his head not so [.
