5 Points Press Exclusive: One on One with MLS' Dan Courtemanche

For the past few months, there has been an abundance of articles, media coverage and discussions about the New York Cosmos organization efforts on wanting to become the 20th MLS team. During this ti- me, MLS Commissioner Don Garber has publicly admitted that the league is focused on awarding the 20th MLS team to an ownership group in the metropolitan NY-area.

We at 5 Points Press made the decision to learn about the process it takes to become a franchise in Major League Soccer (MLS). In addition, we wanted to know who else was competing with the New York Cosmos organization for the rights to become the second New York franchise in MLS.

I contacted the offices of MLS and a one on one phone interview was set up with Dan Courtemanche; MLS Executive Vice President of Communications. Taking a moment from his busy schedule, Dan answered all our questions and gave us a better understanding on the process any potential ownership group has to go through before they’re awarded the rights to be an expansion team.

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New York Red Bulls Honor Mike Petke with 1-0 Win over Sporting KC

Luke Rodgers scores third goal of the season. (Photograph courtesy of Bill Menzel)

Harrison, NJ - On the night the New York Red Bulls honored former defender and current individual development coach and business operations manager Mike Petke in a pregame ceremony, the Red Bulls won 1-0 over Sporting Kansas City.

After losing 1-0 to the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park three weeks ago, the Red Bulls have won three consecutive games by a a combined score of 8-0. With the win, the Red Bulls have regained sole position of the Eastern Conference lead where they are currently competing against the Philadelphia Union, Houston Dynamo, and Columbus Crew in this young 2011 MLS season.

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