Tuesday, March 13, 2007








MLS & Bundesliga Announce Partnership...Of the Minds


There really wasn't any rumours circulating around or any hype for the announcement that was made today. There will be no tournament and no Bundesliga versus MLS Cup. But there will be a partnership of the minds between the MLS and the German Bundesliga.

In Miami, MLS Commisioner Don Garber alongside the Bundesliga CEO and VP, announced a relationship that will allow the MLS and the Bundesliga to see through each others systems. Things such as player development, marketing, broadcasting, rules, officiating, and stadium design information will all be available to each respective league.

"We could not be more pleased by the discussions we already have had with MLS," said Bundesliga vice president Tom Bender. "They have welcomed our every inquiry and have become our trusted colleagues. Soccer is still taking off in the United States and that is exciting, but it should be noted that the Bundesliga and MLS have more in common than people might imagine. So we are eager to develop this relationship."


MLSnet.com

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