Written by Roger Gonzalez at CBSSports.com
MLS’ rapid expansion could soon hit San Diego. With the addition of Altanta United and Minnesota United, along with upcoming addition of Los Angeles FC and possibly a Miami franchise, San Diego could be getting a club and investors are prepared to make it happen.
On Tuesday, a group of investors announced they are looking to bring MLS to San Diego and build a new stadium.
The investment group was formed by Qualcomm vice chairman Steve Altman. The plan would be to build a multi-purpose stadium where Qualcomm Stadium currently stands, according to MLSSoccer.com.
Qualcomm, of course, has been the home of NFL franchise the Los Angeles Chargers, who just moved to the city of angels from San Diego after failing to come to an agreement with the city over a new stadium and seeing a lack of enthusiasm and attendance.
The report says the stadium would be a 40,000-seat venue which would be privately financed. It would cost $200 million and would be shared between an MLS franchise and San Diego State University’s football team.
San Diego is added to the list of cities looking to get MLS franchises, like Sacramento, Detroit, Tampa, Nashville, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Charlotte and more.
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