Beckham Awarded MLS Franchise in Miami
Posted Wednesday, February 5th 2014 @ 10am
David Beckham has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion team in Miami, and the deal will be finalized the former English national team captain he can secure a financing plan and location for a new stadium.
?? FOOTBALL David Beckham a levé l'option qui lui permet de créer une 22e franchise MLS à Miami (officiel) pic.twitter.com/ce2bVpYiSX
— infos140sport (@infos140sport) February 5, 2014
The latest development in the pursuit of a Miami team was announced by MLS Commissioner Don Garber at a news conference Wednesday. Beckham and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez also attended.
NEWS: David Beckham exercises MLS expansion option on potential Miami franchise: http://t.co/3rlmZkB0F8 pic.twitter.com/jK1mIWM75l
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) February 5, 2014
Beckham has scouted possible stadium sites and is seeking investors to assist with startup costs such as construction and player acquisitions. Among those who might become involved is Beckham's friend LeBron James, who has had recent conversations with the retired soccer star about bringing a team to Miami.
MLS in Miami fans sing "One David Beckham...there's only one David Beckham" to the tune of "Guantanamera" pic.twitter.com/MbEYzlmJzq
— Patricia Mazzei (@PatriciaMazzei) February 5, 2014