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MLS

So About Those Rebrand Rumors - Hot Time In Old Town
Our friends at Hot Time in Old Town have some very mixed feelings about the latest Fire rumors, especially about the potential rebrand.

MLS cult heroes: The players who stood out for reasons other than soccer
MLS has been home to superstars throughout its history, but Fredy Montero and many more have made a name for themselves for reasons beyond soccer.

Sacramento offers millions in incentives for MLS soccer stadium | The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento, California, Mayor Darrell Steinberg and City Hall are proposing a $33 million incentive package deal to build a stadium and lure a Major League Soccer expansion franchise owned by Ron Burkle.