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Barca to launch MLS franchise bid

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Barcelona want a base in Miami - which lost its last MLS franchise in 2001 Spanish club Barcelona are set to launch a bid with a Bolivian entrepreneur to become co-owners of a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami. The MLS plans to add two teams to its league for the 2011 season, with the deadline for applications on Wednesday. "The idea is to set up an investee company involving FC Barcelona and a Bolivian entrepreneur, Marcelo Claure," read a statement on the club's website. Claure owns Bolivia's FC Bolivar, with... [read full story]                    

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18-Oct-2008
        

Hank Paulson's son wants one, so does Jeffrey Mallett, the former president of internet group Yahoo. But when FC Barcelona threw its hat into the ring this week for one of two franchises coming up in Major League Soccer, the US...

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18-Oct-2008
        

By Roger Blitz and Naomi Mapstone Hank Paulson's son wants one, so does Jeffrey Mallett, the former president of internet giant Yahoo. But when FC Barcelona threw its hat into the ring this week for one of two franchises coming...

                   

Galarcep: Grading the expansion city bids

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17-Oct-2008
        

The 2011 Major League Soccer season might seem far in the distance, but it's less than two and a half years away. GettyImages Barcelona and Lionel Messi add star power to Miami's expansion bid. Fans in the South are wondering...

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Barcelona to bid for MLS franchise

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16-Oct-2008
        

Spanish Primera Liga club Barcelona is set to launch a bid with a Bolivian entrepreneur to become co-owners of a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami, according to the BBC. The MLS plans to add two teams to its league for the...

Seven cities vying for two franchises

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16-Oct-2008
        

MATTHEW SEKERES From Thursday's Globe and Mail VANCOUVER — Canadian cities make up nearly half of the bids for Major League Soccer expansion franchises and will face less competition than previously expected. MLS, North...

                   

Vancouver faces strong groups among seven cities bidding for MLS teams

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VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will face some powerful and wealthy groups in their bid to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to the West Coast. FC Barcelona , one of the world's top soccer ...

Seven cities vie for two MLS spots

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16-Oct-2008
        

Major League Soccer announced Wednesday seven applications had been submitted to fill two expansion franchises to be awarded by 2011.The leading soccer league in North America currently fields 14 teams with franchises in...

                   

Vancouver faces strong groups among seven cities bidding for MLS teams

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By Jim Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will face some powerful and wealthy groups in their bid to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to the West Coast. FC Barcelona , one of the world's top...

                   

Vancouver faces strong groups bidding for MLS teams

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16-Oct-2008
        

By Jim Morris, THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will face some powerful and wealthy groups in their bid to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to the West Coast. FC Barcelona , one of the world's top...

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Barcelona make MLS franchise bid

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15-Oct-2008
        

Barcelona want a base in Miami - which lost its last MLS franchise in 2001 Barcelona have lodged a Major League Soccer franchise bid in a joint venture with a Bolivian-born entrepreneur. With the MLS set to add two teams to its...

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