MLS has seemingly grown over the past couple years, with stars like Landon Donovan and David Beckham becoming icons of the game. Since the game has gained popularity in the US, there will be a need for more teams. Recently, New York debuted the NYC FC. Now, former soccer star David Beckham is advocating for a team to be placed in Miami.
Speaking at a media event, Beckham acknowledged the struggles in securing the idea of a team in Miami. He's noted that plans for stadiums in South Florida have fell through a couple times, but he remains committed to finishing his idea.
When Beckham signed with the LA Galaxy in 2007, his contract included the right to own an MLS expansion club. However the main problem is finding a permanent stadium and Beckham's group has been working to figure that out. His plan to make a stadium next to where the Miami Heat play was denied.
MLS wants to expand to 24 teams by 2020. I believe that a team should exist in Miami due to the large population in the area. I'm glad to see Beckham has stayed involved with the game after his retirement. Do we really believe MLS will continune to become more popular, or will the expansion only hurt the league? Only time will tell.
http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/02/09/david-beckham-miami-mls-delays-frustrating
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