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Weekly Brief - 2007-12-15![]() Current and past issues of the Weekly Brief can be found in our News/Information section under the "Weekly Brief Archives - 2007".
* Funding For Philly Stadium Still In Doubt
Although the Pennsylvania Senate adjourned without approving funding for an MLS stadium in
Stadium Funding Shortfall For RSL?
Even though they will not begin play until 2009, MLS’s
Though not fully out of the woods, the
The City of
DC Sign Veron, FC Dallas Drops Denilson
According to Sports Illustrated, Juan Veron and D.C. United have agreed to a $3-4 million a year deal that will be signed and officially announced next week. The 32-year-old Argentinean midfielder, who has played for Manchester United and Chelsea, led his current club Estudiantes de la Platato to the Argentinean championship a year ago. Meanwhile, Denilson, Brazilian World Cup-winning midfielder, brought to FC Dallas as a designated player in August, was one of 3 players who did not have their contracts renewed for 2008. Head coach Steve Morrow did not rule out his return next season, albeit at a lower salary. Sources: Sports Illustrated and MLSnet
MLS and SUM Name Executives
MLS and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced that Nelson Rodriguez has been named Senior VP of Strategic Business Development and William Wilson has been named Executive VP of International Business & Special Events. A long-time MLS and SUM employee with extensive experience, Rodriguez will work closely with Garber and MLS President Mark Abbott in areas such as strategic planning, new business development and alliance development. Wilson, who has 16 years of experience including executive positions with the NFL, Champ Car World Series and Arena Football, will manage international partnerships and properties and oversee the special events group. Source: Soccer
* Blatter Sees Opening For Foreign Quotas
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, which was signed by all 27 nations that comprise the EU in the Portuguese capital this week, will allow the game's governing body to cap foreign players in domestic leagues. “We have to maintain, if not the local idea of a club then at least the national identity of a club. It does not look good if you have a club in a country and there are no national players on the team.” Source: the Guardian
ESPN Interested In
ABC/ESPN president George Bodenheimer told the Financial Times that his all-sports network is “absolutely interested” in acquiring UK broadcast rights to the EPL to boost its European audience. “We're going to work on getting as local as we can. We want to deliver product that is relevant in each country. It's a country-by-country approach. We want to be investors wherever the top sports product is." Source: BBC
Magnusson Steps Down
Eggert Magnusson has stepped down as chairman of West Ham United and sold his 5% stake in EPL club. Magnusson, who was part of the Icelandic consortium that bought the Hammers a year ago, had already resigned as executive chairman in September. Owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson, who purchased Magnusson’s shares, has become chairman and executive chairman. Source: The Guardian
Everton Affiliate With Facebook
Everton has become the first EPL club to officially affiliate itself with Facebook. The Everton Application allows users to view the very latest news and information on ticketing. Head of Communications Mark Rowan said: “Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites on the web. As The People's Club, we felt it was only right that Everton provide supporters with the opportunity to interact directly with the Club via their own Facebook page.” Source: Evertonfc.com
* Rest of the World * President Concedes Asian Cup Disappointment
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