We received a very quick response from Mr. Tim Holt. We appreciate that Holt took the time to discuss the situation surrounding the City Stars. It is obvious that he has many other things on his minds with several clubs for sale and what some believe is a real threat of a breakaway league. Here is the quote: “We have been working with the ownership and management of the City Stars to solidify the future of their franchise and will continue
A source with the Canadian Soccer Association stated that the organization would support any club looking to play soccer in Canada. It was also clear that the association would also support any ownership group that would move an existing club into Canada. Our source talked about the number of markets in Canada that could sustain a pro team. Ottawa is not the only city that has looked into bringing a franchise into town. Canada has a great deal to offer; the Nutrilite Canadian Championship is
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
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