Austin Chamber statement on new Major League Soccer franchise

Posted on 01/15/2019

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Brian Cassidy released the following statement regarding today's announcement about Austin's first major league sports franchise:

"Today is a momentous day for the City of Austin and Central Texas. Today we formally became home to a major league sports franchise: Austin FC. We are thrilled with the culmination of more than a year of hard work, collaboration, and commitment across our community. Congratulations to Mayor Adler, City Council, Anthony Precourt, Major League Soccer, and the community of activists and soccer supporters that made today a reality. Having a major league sports franchise, especially one that will play the most popular sport in the world, is another marker of success for our city.”

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