The Cascade Surge, sister club of the Cleveland City Stars, is experiencing movement in their attempt to sell the Salem, Oregon PDL club. One group has become the frontrunner and is working out arrangments with officials at the league office during the due diligence stage. The club may remain the Cascade Surge for a year, but a name change is possible after a season. The team’s president, David Irby, has offered to stay on as a consultant to assist the new ownership group in the transition process. It sounds as if this deal may be a few weeks off.
The Surge and the City Stars are both classy organizations that deserve supportive owners and a bright future. Hopefully the discussions surrounding each club will result in something positive for the fans. Both David Irby and Aaron Tredway have done a great deal for their communities and the game of professional soccer. Irby and Tredway can be happy with what they have accomplished on and off the field.
