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MLS To Meet With St. Paul Officials About Stadium Site

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Major League Soccer officials had a July 1 deadline with Minneapolis to reach a deal for a stadium site and keep professional soccer in the Twin Cities.

The talks never materials, but don't count the Minnesota United out just yet. Officials with the organization said Wednesday that the MLS has agreed to meet with city officials in St. Paul to discuss possible stadium sites there.

Team officials said they believe it's an opportunity that deserves to be evaluated further.

"We remain committed to making Major League Soccer a reality in Minnesota. Since being awarded an expansion club three months ago, support for our effort has grown across the state as countless communities, youth soccer associations, and business interests have expressed support for having Major League Soccer as part of our community," Minnesota United President Nick Rogers said Wednesday in a statement.

"As MLS has repeatedly stated, however, our ability to secure an MLS club is contingent on us finalizing a plan for a new stadium that will serve as a permanent home for our club," Rogers said.

The Minnesota United currently plays in the 11-team North American Soccer League.

As recently as last week, the city of Brooklyn Park wanted to propose a site of about 400 acres of open land along Highway 610 for a soccer stadium.

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