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    Default Saputo Expects to Enter MLS 2011

    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.

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    For some apparent reason, i think it can be done

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    3 Canadian MLS teams we're set!

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    I think melnyk could make it an interesting race for the 3rd (and most likely final) Canadian team

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    let's have 4 Canadian teams in MLS!!!! let's get Montreal AND Ottawa in the league... that would be sweet.. more hated rivalries for us.. plus a fuller Canadian championship..

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    Quebec is full assholes and we all ready have too many assholes in the mls.

    I give the Saputo assholes next few weeks to see if this is a lie

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    Quote Originally Posted by nascarguy View Post
    Quebec is full assholes and we all ready have too many assholes in the mls.
    you do make a good point, nascar!

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    Tic tac
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    Quote Originally Posted by nascarguy View Post
    Quebec is full assholes and we all ready have too many assholes in the mls.

    I give the Saputo assholes next few weeks to see if this is a lie

    He may want in...but do MLS need him.....NO...let the Impact wait.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    Tic tac
    Tabernac, who the FCUK is the IMPACT.

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    This just in:
    Saputo expects to be a douche past 2012

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    The more teams in the mls, the better!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mighty_torontofc_2008 View Post
    He may want in...but do MLS need him.....NO...let the Impact wait.
    Uh, no. If Joey Saputo has seen the light, and the Quebec government pitches in, Montreal WILL get in. Guaranteed. Don Garber never slammed the door shut on Montreal. Canadian soccer would be far better serviced having Montreal in MLS than Ottawa.
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    ^ and I think the MLS would be better served having Montreal in the league instead of Ottawa. It's a bigger market and it's has a bigger television audience (french Canada).

    It'll definitely be interesting to see how this unfolds.

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    imagine that games toronto FC vs. Montreal games would get moved into Rogers Center, and Olympic Stadium

    i could see 5,000+ supporters travelling

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tommy View Post
    The more teams in the mls, the better!
    Agreed and more importantly nice avatar

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    Ah but the Impact wouldn't be able to schedule the games for weekdays then to stop us from travelling

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jahinho_Guerro View Post
    imagine that games toronto FC vs. Montreal games would get moved into Rogers Center, and Olympic Stadium

    i could see 5,000+ supporters travelling
    If this happens I just hope security is better in T.O. and Montreal than in CBus. Tasers, Teargas, and Whirlybirds oh my.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keystone FC View Post
    If this happens I just hope security is better in T.O. and Montreal than in CBus. Tasers, Teargas, and Whirlybirds oh my.
    I've seen Montreal's riot police in action, it was pathetic.

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    Cut Dallas, Let PHP become a gridiron stadium.
    Enter Olympique Montreal.

    Buddy up with the other OM who share colours and they're set.

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    Like it or not the Impact are one of the better Football clubs/organizations in North America, if the MLS is to keep being the top league then it is in their interest to have a club of their qualitiy in the league. I thought the deal falling through the first time was silly, just Garber playing hard ball. He then turned aourd and gave a franchise for 35 Million, which , correct me if I am wrong included the cost of an SSS. Montreal had offered 40 including improvements to thier exsisting SSS.

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    Bah!

    Tic tac tabernaque!

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    hahaha.....

    I really want them to get into MLS, just because we can have a rival in a city that we actually WANT to visit.

    suck it Columbus!







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    ^^^thats the exact reason why i wanted Ottawa in, we need to stop bring up CumBus attendance averages

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    Quote Originally Posted by nascarguy View Post
    Quebec is full assholes and we all ready have too many assholes in the mls.

    I give the Saputo assholes next few weeks to see if this is a lie
    hahaha nascar reminds me of the marty biron impression on 550 AM. hahah

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redcoe15 View Post
    Uh, no. If Joey Saputo has seen the light, and the Quebec government pitches in, Montreal WILL get in. Guaranteed. Don Garber never slammed the door shut on Montreal. Canadian soccer would be far better serviced having Montreal in MLS than Ottawa.

    seen the light or not...let the man sit out a few more years yet at least to 2015-16 at the earliest

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    why do you say this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jahinho_Guerro View Post
    why do you say this?

    the man had his chance...thumbed his nose at the league and the way
    expansion is priced...didnt get his way and went off sulking...MLS will be fine without Montreal the league does not need them..let them be a big fish in a little USL pond.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redcoe15 View Post
    Uh, no. If Joey Saputo has seen the light, and the Quebec government pitches in, Montreal WILL get in. Guaranteed. Don Garber never slammed the door shut on Montreal. Canadian soccer would be far better serviced having Montreal in MLS than Ottawa.
    Indeed. 'Nuff said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mighty_torontofc_2008 View Post
    the man had his chance...thumbed his nose at the league and the way
    expansion is priced...didnt get his way and went off sulking...MLS will be fine without Montreal the league does not need them..let them be a big fish in a little USL pond.
    That's your opinion. But, in case you wern't aware, there's not a whole lot of quality soccer markets out there for MLS to go into. And, like it or not (and we all know how much you despise it), Montreal IS a quality soccer market, as evident by the large crowd that turned up for the CONCACAF Champions match at the Big O this February. And Don Garber is fully aware of this, which is why he hasn't turned his back on Montreal joining MLS. If Joey Saputo has indeed seen the light, there's no reason that Montreal won't be in MLS in the forseable future. But I'm sure you can make up some on your own.
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