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Whitecaps FC play-by-play commentator Peter Schaad goes on a tour of the Montreal Impact's Saputo Stadium.

Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson talks "eye-popping" expectations for the team's MLS home opener and some PK practice with coach John Spencer during media day at Jeld-Wen Field.  

'Saputo Stadium will be getting a crowning touch in time for the Impact's debut in Major League Soccer.  Plans for a $23-million expansion of the stadium and surrounding facilities have been unveiled, and will see seating capacity increased from 13,034 to 20,341 by the time the Impact joins North America's premier league in 2012.' (more...)

'San Antonio real estate developer and philanthropist Gordon Hartman says his new NASL-league soccer team will be named the San Antonio Scorpions FC.' (more...)

'If Omaha fans turn out for professional football, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle reasons that they might turn out for professional fútbol as well.' (more...)

To improve Atlanta's image as a global city, a group of executives for Atlanta-based companies are embracing the global game.  In a first for the city, a "soccer cabinet," led by Aaron's CEO Robin Loudermilk, has formed to study ways that soccer can help the city grow economically and socially. Their motto: "Soccer is good for Atlanta, and Atlanta ...

'Take a look back at Montreal soccer history. First aired during Montreal's MLS expansion press conference on May 7th, 2010.' Spotted over at MLSInsider

After months of negotiations, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced in Montreal on Friday that Canada’s second-largest city will become home to the league’s 19th franchise, to begin play in the 2012 season.