Drew Corleone wrote:So they finally sold Bale. Any indications on who they're going after with that money?
A pro team, and a soccer-specific stadium. It's no secret that those twin goals have long been at the top of the wish list for the Austin soccer community. And there was some serious action on that front this week, as: A local project group stepped up its efforts aimed at building a stadium and bringing in an MLS franchise; the existing Austin Aztex franchise reiterated its long-stated plan to move up to the pro ranks and, yes, get a stadium built; and Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole took the lead in preparing a City Council resolution in support of such efforts.
The current flurry of activity was kicked off by Michael Wilt, who has a history in local development, planning, and Democratic Party circles, and is one of the principles in a group which incorporated on Wednesday as Austin FC, LLC. Among the various contacts he's been making, he's talked to several City Council members about how the city could aid the process – though he vows he won't be asking for any local public funding.
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