Funding Progressing Slowly MLS Narrows the Field
Couple things we find out from these articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Should know by the end of the year whether or not the stadium will in fact be built. In turn, we will know if MLS Philly will go through.
MLS Philly will most likely play in a temporary venue (like my second home of Franklin Field) until the completion of the stadium in 2010.
Main concerns slowing up the process: Does this negatively impact the taxpayers? Where is the real benefit to Chester’s residents – “Chester needs supermarkets, rec centers, and schools before it needs a stadium”
Chance that Philly will be announced tomorrow as the next franchise in Don Garber’s Annual State of the League Address? – Slim to none.
Good news? – The Senate Appropriations Committee authorized spending $45 million on the Chester Waterfront stadium and other developments.
Catch? – That doesn’t mean it WILL be spent for that, but it’s a step closer.
It all comes down to the state of Pennsylvania and whether they share the passion that Governor Ed Rendell, former Chester mayor Domenic Pileggi, the Sons of Ben, and the who MLS Philly investor group share. Call it FC Delco for all is care, just please give our Philadelphians our team.
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