The fight for Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise has commenced in Las Vegas.
The city began an 180-day window for talks with The Renaissance Companies Inc. on June 5 about a proposal to build a new stadium downtown in the hopes of luring an expansion franchise. Meanwhile, Golden Knights owner Bill Foley is trying to secure a MLS team of his own that could play in Las Vegas Stadium — the future home of the Raiders — or elsewhere.
What happens next? Which plan has the better chance to succeed?
Some quick answers to key questions:
When could Las Vegas get a team?