Montreal Regains Hope for MLS Franchise
November 18, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under David Beckham, N. America - Major League
The Montreal Impact felt like they were duped when they withdrew their bid for a MLS franchise after finding out that the MLS is charging a $40 million expansion fee. The Impact could have been playing in the MLS by 2011 had they followed through with the deal. However, not all is lost for the Canadian soccer team.
Montreal Impact's cause to celebrate!
Their hopes of being added to the MLS have been renewed after MLS commissioner Don Garber extended his desire to have Montreal added as the 18th team to the league. The hopes are that they will be able to expand to a well rounded 20 team. The $40 million Montreal refused to pay has since been reduced to a more reasonable $35 million. There are also rumors that David Beckham has expressed interest in being a part owner of the Montreal Impact. His contract with the MLS includes a clause that allows him to collect investments.
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