Several sources have approached us regarding this breaking news. There is a strong possibility that the club will be purchased by a group based in Elkhart, Indiana. We are told that there is a chance that the club will be moved as part of the sale. Elkhart is city with a passion for soccer. Our sources suggest that this is a market that could easily sustain a USL-1 club. Other sports, including a minor league baseketball team, have been supported by the community in the
Multiple sources have reported to us that the Cleveland City Stars will be making a major announcement by the end of the week. The sale of the club will definitely be announced before the club’s End of the Year Banquet on Monday, September 21. Unfortunately, two of our sources suggest that moving the team out of Cleveland is still a possibility. It would be a major blow for the beautiful game in Ohio. There is a great deal of good news as indoor
It now appears that four groups are in the running to purchase the Cleveland City Stars. One of the groups is from Canada; they are the likely frontrunner. Another group is from New York. Not much is known about the other two. I have received some e-mails with fans that are concerned that the club will be moved from Cleveland to another city. I have been unable to confirm or deny such rumors, but hope that the sale will not go in that
An article this week in the Cleveland Plain Dealer broke the news that the club was up for sale. Everyone knows that there has been struggles on and off the field this season, but this came as a surprise to many. No official statement has been given by the club; the topic was revealed to the reporter during an interview with Dr. Aaron Tredway, who serves as Executive Director of the City Stars. The article focused on the negative aspects of the situation,
The City Stars received some devestating news this week with the resignation of GM Mark Geissbauer. Geissbauer was always visible at home matches as he greeted fans that soon became friends. He helped create a welcoming environment for all that share a passion for soccer. Geissbauer was recognized several times for his work in the front office, but was also active in community service in the Cleveland area and in Mozambique as well. The city doesn’t shine as much when we lose someone