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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 01 > Timbers’ owner to seek MLS franchise

Timbers’ owner to seek MLS franchise


August 1, 2008

PORTLAND — Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson says he will apply for a Major League Soccer expansion franchise.

MLS plans to expand to 18 teams by 2011, and the league has indicated it might choose the two expansion cities by early 2009. The Timbers play a step below the MLS in the....

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