Comments on: Expansion Update: Portland in Trouble?

By: Soccer Business Bits: Mexico/US 3, Portland Expansion and Shirts in Seattle « Footiebusiness

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:49:08 +0000

[...] the City Council. We will address this story in depth going forward, but for now, please see our previous stories on expansion in [...]

By: Soccer Business Bits: Tickets in Philly, Portland Expansion and More « Footiebusiness

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:04:49 +0000

[...] Fights over stadium funding in Portland are continuing, with an ongoing spat between the City Mayor and County Commissioner front and center. There is a $15 million dollar gap to bridge for stadium funding and the use of “Urban Renewal Area” funding is the big question. If the gap remains, Portland will likely look to the Paulsons to bring the extra money. Will they? For more on Portland’s expansion bid, see here. [...]

By: Jason D

Jason D — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:13:26 +0000

With the news out of Montreal recently, you have to wonder if Saputo already has a deal in place with the league to step in if Portland’s situation falls apart. It may be a stretch, but crazier things have happened.