“The relationship between MLS and the Impact organization has improved to the point where Saputo seems convinced that Montreal will obtain an MLS franchise.”
“I would be most shocked if we do not get a franchise” says Joey Saputo. This seems pretty much in line with what Don Garber wrote on his blog “the commissioner speaks” on May 8th.
“The commissioner now knows that the government is ready to help us, and he really appreciates this major change in our bid. We are also really pushing the fact that MLS marketing in Canada, would be most improved if the league could count on Montreal to go along with Vancouver and Toronto” mentions Saputo.
I’m guessing that the change in the bid that Garber appreciates the most is the fact that if the government pays for the expansion of Stade Saputo, he will be able to pony up the required expansion fee. Also getting Montreal in the league, will help the MLS secure a Canadian national TV contract.”
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