Statement: “There’s something like a $30 million franchise fee (to join the MLS), so somebody has to be willing to put up a lot of money. The big thing is the dollar issue,” said Anthony Fernandez, the CEO of Pazzo Sports, in a Union-Tribune column by Nick Canepa.
Analysis: Enthusiasm for the World Cup in San Diego has been quite high, with some outlets reporting that San Diego had some of the highest TV ratings among U.S. cities for the world’s largest sporting event.
Fact Check: Pro Soccer to San Diego?
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