Hops just had a sideline interview with a man that could be the “Designated Player” of franchise ownership after it’s all said and done, Canadian and Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash.

Remember not too long ago when Seattle announced that Drew Carey was involved and how much press that got, this will be even bigger.

Having a guy that is a BIG TIME athlete and is known worldwide legitimizes MLS just a little bit more and will continue to strengthen the foundation of this league.

Steve Nash gets it. Not only does he get it, he’s breaking down barriers that we and MLS can’t.  He’s a unifier and has the ability to do it at a completely different level.

Of course Vancouver will get an MLS team within the next three seasons. And they should, because they’ve proven that they have a solid product already on the field and already has amazing support in the stands that are there week in and week out for the Whitecaps (and don’t forget the two LA Galaxy friendlies).

And Steve said it best, “We hope to replicate what Toronto FC has done.”

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