Rumor: Becks to set up MLS Miami Team Rumors continue...

I'm down with Becks. Anything that gets us back in MLS is OK with me.

 

I agree, even if it's the rumor Ed presents below...

You're a good guy, Ed, but this is something I'll have to see to believe...

 

True, however this is more than just a shot in the dark. Beckham has the option to own/part own a MLS team when his playing contract is up with LA, and of all the places where he could start a new team, where would one think he'd like to be? Atlanta? Montréal? Ottawa? Or Miami? If a Claure-esque investor comes along and wants to partner up and form a new team here, I don't see why Becks wouldn't be on board with that(he has said he wants to own a team). Maybe NYC or LA would be higher on his "want" list, but they already have teams(LA has two). When it comes to a Beckham expansion team, Miami is probably most likely.

 

I love the idea and I think it'll be the perfect fit! I've got my thoughts on my blog HERE.

If this is a possibility, whoever is talking to Team Beckham better make it happen. It would be a SLAM DUNK. The Barca bid would be Mickey Mouse compared to this.

 

I don't know about all that, but a Beckham backed bid would certainly be a lot less controversial than the Barça one was, but would still come with a good bit of the "sizzle" necessary to capture Miami fan's imagination(and wallets).

For me the key to all this(if it ever happens) is the stadium. What would a Becks-led group do? FIU or a new place? I think, like Barça, MLS would probably let Beckham do pretty much whatever he wants(as long as the ownership group has the $$$ to make the league confident), so a temp home such as FIU might fly. I hope though, that seeing first hand the atmosphere a venue like the HDC provides will convince Beckham and potential partners into building a SSS from day one.

 

I was exaggerating with the whole Mickey Mouse thing, but it would be a more solid bid. I would guess the plan, if it was made, would be to make FIU a temporary home for a few years (I'm beginning to doubt the expansion to 45,000 for the time being, so capacity would be about 23,000 by 2012 and would most likely remain that way for a few years after that). But a plan would be in place to build a SSS. It better be with private dollars because I doubt the use of taxpayers' money would fly after the Marlins fiasco... If they want to go down that road they better get cozy at FIU or whatever stadium they decide to start off playing in.

 

Yeah that sounds like a realistic scenario. However with problems already in Portland and Vancouver regarding stadium renovation promises and funding shortfalls, MLS may insist on a true SSS from day one. Montréal has one, they just need money from the local government to expand and they are as good as in. Even with Becks it may take a SSS to get Miami back in.

 

MLSRumors really is a reliable source
It makes Miami look so desperate it's not even funny.

It also states that Miami FC is not fielding a team next year, yet Aaron davidson says that their will be a Miami FC in 2010.

 

I have heard by 2 sources that their will be a MLS2: Rochester Rhinos owner and the new USL owner.

 

Miami will fare no better in MLS-2 than they did in the USL. I have no confidence in this breakaway league. Not because they're breaking away, mind you, but because of who the movers and shakers are.

 

I noticed Miami fans are Miami FC fans during the season, but during the off-season a complete 360 and the MLS bug comes around.

 

Wow, but the USL is looking bad right now, and as much as im a Miami FC fan, having a Miami team in an MLS2 league i can gaurantee a move to the first division in no time which means that having miami fc in MLS2 will grow the fanbase and double it when it moves to MLS first division!!

Damn man I hate you, you just love to say negative shit...Well anyways I hope there will be an MLS2 because that means in no time promotion relegation will begin in the US!! I dont care what anybody says, who the hell is the US to say NO to promotion relegation and yet to be the ONLY league IN THE WORLD to be without it.

 

I agree that WSW seems to get his jollies by posting negative put-downs of Miami teams and their fans. I don't hate him for it. It's impossible to hate anything that pathetic. Pity is the more appropriate emotion, IMhO...

 

Dude if Miami soccer fans are seriously embracing a RUMOR about Beckham buying a team in Miami, i feel sorry for you. BTW all the facts I have posted are true and the truth hurts

 

How about the Q&A with Marcelo Claure?? huh?? If not beckham we have Marcelo Claure for the next chance at a team, and im thinking this time its going to be without another club... When is the next round of expansion?