MLS Expansion: It Looks Like Philly

What name do you like for a Philadelphia MLS team?

Me personally? I’m kind of fond of the “Philadelphia Cheesesteaks.” But that’s just me.

(Think of it. You could have the Emerald City Greens as an appetizer, the Philly Cheesesteaks as your main course, and the New York Red Bulls as your beverage. All we need is for the NE Revolution to change their names to the Boston Cream Pies and we’re in business.)

I should never write posts right before lunchtime.

But this post is about soccer. Specifically the next MLS Expansion Team.

Soccer by Ives and the Philadelphia Enquirer are reporting that it’s all over except for the official announcement, which will take place next week. And the winner is? (You’ll never guess. This is such a surprise!)

PHILADELPHIA!

Seems those tax dollars did the trick. They usually do.

From Ives:

MLS has chosen Philadelphia to become the league’s 16th franchise, sources told SBI on Wednesday night. The announcement is set for next Thursday.

Philadelphia beat out St. Louis for the right to join the league, helped in no small part by the state of Pennsylvania’s decision to approve $47 million in state funding for a proposed $115 million stadium in Chester, Pa.

The Philadelphia team is slated to begin play in 2010.

The official announcement is expected for next Thursday, the 28th.

That’s almost a week. I’m guessing the celebrations have already begun in Philly, but a week should give the Sons of Ben time to sober up.

And then, after it becomes official, they can start celebrating all over again.

Hat tip to Breton at Center Holds It for the links.

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