Date:         Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:58:36 EST
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         "Jonny (AYSO Los Angeles)" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      San Jose Earthquakes on the move?
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AEG set to move MLS San Jose Earthquakes to  Houston
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Media  outlets in Houston, San Jose, and Los Angeles 
are reporting that Anschutz  Entertainment Group (AEG) 
is scheduled to hold a joint press conference with  
civic officials in Houston this Friday (December 17) 
to announce the  relocation of Major League Soccer (MLS) 
franchise San Jose Earthquakes to  Houston for the 2006 season.

The Los Angeles-based AEG was unable to  
sell the franchise to local buyers in San Jose, 
primarily due to the  lack of a stadium operating deal 
including ancilary revenues.  AEG  claimed 
to have lost $20 million in San Jose during the past 3  years.