Major League Soccer today announced that 12 ownership groups and markets have submitted official applications for the League’s next round of expansion. MLS will add four expansion teams in the coming years, growing to 28 clubs.
The following cities and ownership groups are vying for the next four expansion teams:
Charlotte
- Marcus Smith – President and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
Cincinnati
- Carl H. Lindner III – Co-CEO of American Financial Group, Owner, Chairman & CEO of FC Cincinnati
Detroit
- Dan Gilbert – Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans, Inc.