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Originally Posted by The ATX
This could also change MLS expansion plans according to SI:
https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/17...innati-detroit
The weird thing about this if it happens is that there was virtually no effort put forth by the city or any private group to bring MLS here. Other MLS expansion hopefuls have made major plays along with stadium proposals.
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>>The source said owner Anthony Precourt would only move Columbus to Austin and is not considering a move to Detroit, Cincinnati or anywhere else.
Apparently he can _only_ move to Austin, no where else (until 2023).
"Precourt’s purchase agreement included a promise to keep Crew SC in Columbus for at least 10 years, as well as an escape clause in the event Precourt decided to move the team to Austin."
http://www.dispatch.com/sports/20171...team-is-moving
Okay, it doesn't actually say no where else, but I think that's implied (otherwise it would be relevant information in the discussion).
>>The weird thing about this if it happens is that there was virtually no effort put forth by the city or any private group to bring MLS here
We don't know how much effort has been going on behind the scenes. There still has to be a stadium (apparently privately funded). That either has been or will be major effort.