Sachsen
13 Jul 2004, 03:57 PM
New Deseret News article:
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595076895,00.html
"Soccer in Utah, as the numbers indicate, is more than just a kick in the grass. It's a passion, where Harward said great fans and great programs reside.
The market is so prime that it has landed a Major League Soccer expansion franchise. Local sports executive Dave Checketts heads the ownership group. An official announcement is expected Wednesday.
For soccer enthusiasts like Dave Wigham, it's a dream come true. The public relations director for the Utah Blitzz has played and coached soccer in the state for nearly three decades.
'I hope with every fiber it works," he said. "I love soccer, but there are some question marks.'"
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595076895,00.html
"Soccer in Utah, as the numbers indicate, is more than just a kick in the grass. It's a passion, where Harward said great fans and great programs reside.
The market is so prime that it has landed a Major League Soccer expansion franchise. Local sports executive Dave Checketts heads the ownership group. An official announcement is expected Wednesday.
For soccer enthusiasts like Dave Wigham, it's a dream come true. The public relations director for the Utah Blitzz has played and coached soccer in the state for nearly three decades.
'I hope with every fiber it works," he said. "I love soccer, but there are some question marks.'"