re: And the next MLS club will be...

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I don't think the "sexiness" of potential expansion cities really concerns Garber too much. More than anything he's looking to exploit cities with emerging untapped sports markets. Portland, Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle are all good examples of this.

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This is the opposite of what he has stated numerous times. Garber has said he wants clubs in locations that are attractive to foreign players, have large media markets, and fit in nicely with regional rivalries. Ownership and a new stadium are musts. He has stated that he wants to tap into the Hispanic market but has given no indication about desiring to tap into new sports markets. The Sonics wouldn't even directly compete for fans as they play in the winter and Seattle of course already has the Seahawks and the Mariners.

Montreal, Vancouver, and Seattle are world class cities that are desirable locations. Portland is a bit of an exception; they got their club primarily due to fervent fan support and rock solid ownership in Paulsen.