So the billionaire pulled out of the Sac Republic project, which is never a good thing for an expansion market. Its over the ability to get a facility built at the railyards.
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Of course this isn't the first time the project has been in trouble...remember when the Mayor had to mediate a shouting match between the lead investor and the president of the club?
All of this after they made the backslapping announcement of "hiring" Jill Ellis for an undisclosed role.
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Internal fighting, field issues, and splashy announcements. On brand for Region 6.
Sacramento Republic FC misses deadlines for MLS expansion
Despite the missed deadlines, the club is not in jeopardy of being excluded as a Major League Soccer expansion team.
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Sacramento's dreams of a Major League Soccer team in doubt after lead investor backs out
On Friday, billionaire Ron Burkle told the league that due to reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic he no longer wishes to acquire an MLS team in Sacramento.
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Of course this isn't the first time the project has been in trouble...remember when the Mayor had to mediate a shouting match between the lead investor and the president of the club?
All of this after they made the backslapping announcement of "hiring" Jill Ellis for an undisclosed role.
Report: Jill Ellis to join Sacramento Republic, will have role in MLS expansion team | MLSSoccer.com
Report: Jill Ellis to join Sacramento, will have role in MLS team
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Internal fighting, field issues, and splashy announcements. On brand for Region 6.