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MANCHESTER City FC is teaming up with baseball club the New York Yankees to launch a new Major League Soccer club in the US.The new team will be named New York City Football Club and expects to begin play in 2015

Originally Posted by thatsfuctit

MANCHESTER City FC is teaming up with baseball club the New York Yankees to launch a new Major League Soccer club in the US.The new team will be named New York City Football Club and expects to begin play in 2015

More money laundering schemes then. Expect New York City FC to be buying Gareth Barry in a few years for £80m

It will be majority-owned by Manchester City and represents the boldest step yet by any European football club to penetrate the US soccer market.

The new venture was announced by club officials in New York today.

Don Garber, MLS Commissioner said: "We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer.

"This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people*, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city.”

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano added: "“New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride.”

Manchester City will be the majority owner of the new club. As an investor, the Yankees will be an active member of the ownership group.

The two organisations have an existing commercial relationship through Legends Hospitality, LLC, an international entertainment, hospitality and marketing organization.

Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner of the New York Yankees, added: "We look forward to the opportunity to work with Manchester City to create something very special for the soccer fans of New York - and to bringing another terrific team to this city for all sports fans to enjoy.”

The team is likely to be based at a new stadium near Flushing Meadows in Queens. While this is being built a temporary location will be identified.

Blue Ketchup coming to New York.

Originally Posted by thatsfuctit

It will be majority-owned by Manchester City and represents the boldest step yet by any European football club to penetrate the US soccer market.

The new venture was announced by club officials in New York today.

Don Garber, MLS Commissioner said: "We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer.

"This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people*, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city.”

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano added: "“New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride.”

Manchester City will be the majority owner of the new club. As an investor, the Yankees will be an active member of the ownership group.

The two organisations have an existing commercial relationship through Legends Hospitality, LLC, an international entertainment, hospitality and marketing organization.

Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner of the New York Yankees, added: "We look forward to the opportunity to work with Manchester City to create something very special for the soccer fans of New York - and to bringing another terrific team to this city for all sports fans to enjoy.”

The team is likely to be based at a new stadium near Flushing Meadows in Queens. While this is being built a temporary location will be identified.

Originally Posted by thatsfuctit

It will be majority-owned by Manchester City and represents the boldest step yet by any European football club to penetrate the US soccer market.

The new venture was announced by club officials in New York today.

Don Garber, MLS Commissioner said: "We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer.

"This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people*, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city.”

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano added: "“New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride.”

Manchester City will be the majority owner of the new club. As an investor, the Yankees will be an active member of the ownership group.

The two organisations have an existing commercial relationship through Legends Hospitality, LLC, an international entertainment, hospitality and marketing organization.

Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner of the New York Yankees, added: "We look forward to the opportunity to work with Manchester City to create something very special for the soccer fans of New York - and to bringing another terrific team to this city for all sports fans to enjoy.”

The team is likely to be based at a new stadium near Flushing Meadows in Queens. While this is being built a temporary location will be identified.

will that be three teams in NYC?

Redbull and Cosmos also??

FC?

They do know America's call it Soccer don't they?

Originally Posted by thatsfuctit

Don Garber, MLS Commissioner said: "We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer"

Originally Posted by Redordead

will that be three teams in NYC?

Redbull and Cosmos also??

Cosmos are second-tier.

Originally Posted by That Boy Ronaldo!

FC?

They do know America's call it Soccer don't they?

Unimportant distinction these days. Toronto FC, FC Dallas, Sporting Club Kansas City etc.

Originally Posted by Grimson

Cosmos are second-tier.

Weren't they aiming for the NSL after a few years to establish themselves though? This would knock that on the head.

Originally Posted by andyroo

Weren't they aiming for the NSL after a few years to establish themselves though? This would knock that on the head.

They're in the NASL now, if that's what you mean?

If you meant MLS - yeah, this would be a problem.

It looks like the cosmos will play in the North American soccer league (must be the division below?). It's laughable the efforts they go to to get their club recognised.

Hope the Red Bulls fans kick the £#%&!ing shit out of the blue @#%&!s and set fire to their ground (when it's built eventually).

Originally Posted by Grimson

Unimportant distinction these days. Toronto FC, FC Dallas, Sporting Club Kansas City etc.

Good point.

Hopefully this man will put them right regarding any laser blue bullshit they spout

s2c these pathetic #@&%!s spread their @#%&!itude across the Atlantic, in a vain attempt to bertify one of the world's greatest cities.

I'd pay good money to see Israel nuke the entire £#%&!ing gulf and sort these disgusting @#%&!s out once & for all.

Originally Posted by The Watcher

I'd pay good money to see Israel nuke the entire £#%&!ing gulf and sort these disgusting @#%&!s out once & for all.

what about Believe


but yeah agreed

Originally Posted by thatsfuctit

It will be majority-owned by Manchester City and represents the boldest step yet by any European football club to penetrate the US soccer market.

The new venture was announced by club officials in New York today.

Don Garber, MLS Commissioner said: "We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer.

"This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. The New York area is home to more than 19 million people*, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city.”

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano added: "“New York is a legendary sports town, as well as a thriving global city with a rapidly expanding soccer fan-base.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer. In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride.”

Manchester City will be the majority owner of the new club. As an investor, the Yankees will be an active member of the ownership group.

The two organisations have an existing commercial relationship through Legends Hospitality, LLC, an international entertainment, hospitality and marketing organization.

Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner of the New York Yankees, added: "We look forward to the opportunity to work with Manchester City to create something very special for the soccer fans of New York - and to bringing another terrific team to this city for all sports fans to enjoy.”

The team is likely to be based at a new stadium near Flushing Meadows in Queens. While this is being built a temporary location will be identified.