By RYAN TOLMICH
Since announcing plans to add an expansion team last February, all has been quiet on the stadium front from David Beckham and those involved with MLS Miami, but the former LA Galaxy midfielder remains upbeat.
Beckham, who admitted that it has been difficult to secure a stadium deal, says that he remains positive about nailing down details regarding the Miami franchise. The Englishman also says that he expects there to be significant updates in the near future, according to NBC Miami.
“We’re pretty close to announcing certain things,” Beckham said, “and then the stadium will come after that.
“You can’t build a stadium overnight, so finding the right site, finding the right place in Miami is important for us. But it will all start coming together pretty quickly and everything will start happening pretty soon.”
Beckham and his team have seen two potential stadium sites fall apart, as proposals for Dodge Island and adjacent to Marlins Park have been shut down, although the latter could reportedly resurface as a possible location.
Beckham’s group originally hoped a Miami franchise could begin play in 2017, but Commissioner Don Garber insists MLS will not approve the team without plans for a soccer stadium.
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