MLS RUMORS REPORTS:
Knowing that time is running out on his clubs chances of entering MLS, Montreal's Joey Saputo has turned from jogging to a full court press ahead of next weeks MLS Board of Governors Meeting.
We received the following from a MLSR reader from the 24th Minute blog:
According to reputable Montreal columnist Réjean Tremblay, Joey Saputo expects an answer from the Quebec government about the 25$ million Stade Saputo expansion money, within the next 3 weeks. He has officially asked new Quebec finance minister Raymond Bachand and Quebec minister of Education, Sport and Leisure Michelle Courchesne to back him up in his quest. Saputo mentions "Mr Bachand was already aware of the importance for Montreal to get in to the highest level of professional soccer in north america, and i expect a very quick answer". Apparently, Saputo expects the MLS to announce another expansion, within the next few weeks. Seeing the big success of Vancouver, he believes there is a big possibility a slot will open up for an eastern franchise for the 2011 season.