We have received word from multiple sources that a letter of intent has been signed by a group looking to buy the Cleveland City Stars. It is good news and possibly the end of this story. Several outlets are speculating that a Canadian group, based in Ottawa, has purchased the club. This seems to be far fetched considering none of our contacts in Canada knew anything about the situation. Our sources in Canada also confirmed that there was no discussion about moving the
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
Our sources confirm that a deal to sell the Cleveland City Stars is imminent, but it will not be announced at the club’s end of the season banquet tonight. Two sources suggest that the deal is already done with the City Stars going to a U.S.-based group. This would take several groups out of the running to purchase the club: a group from Canada and a group from Kenya somehow connected to the Nairobi City Stars. What remains cloudy is the team’s future
Our sources continue to provide us with information about the possible sale of the Cleveland City Stars. It doesn’t appear that an announcement is coming anytime before Monday. We were initially told by multiple sources that the sale would be finalized by this Friday (9/18) or Monday (9/21). Other agencies suggest that a group from Canada or Kenya might be in the running to purchase the franchise. We have heard that a group from New York had expressed interest during the preliminary
This has been a great week for soccer fans in Ohio. The Columbus Crew put away Saprissa in Costa Rica, which was a monumental accomplishment. Estadio Ricardo Saprissa has not been the most pleasant environment for U.S. teams in the past. The Crew look to be the favorites for the Supporters’ Shield and the MLS Cup. It is good to see the club experience success in the CONCACAF Champions League. Even better news has come for fans in the Akron/Canton area. A PASL expansion team
It has been announced that Jonathan Bornstein will appear on the September 21st edition of “Fox Football Fone-In”. Bornstein, a star defender with Chivas USA and the U.S. Men’s National Team, will take viewer calls during his time on the show. “Fox Football Fone-In” airs every Monday at 7-9:00 p.m. ET and is co-hosted by Nick Webster and Etic Wynalda. Viewers can voice their opinions by calling 1-888-FOX-FANS or text 32369.
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