Beckham and his partners are planning a Monday event to formally announce Miami’s new MLS team, as well as its name and logo, a source told The Associated Press. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and L.A. Galaxy star announced his plans to bring an MLS team to Miami four years ago. It will be South Florida’s second chance to have an MLS franchise. The Miami Fusion played from 1998 through 2001 in Fort Lauderdale, about a half-hour’s drive north of Miami, before folding because of poor attendance. When the team is officially born, Miami will become the 11th market with teams from the five biggest North American sports leagues — MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS.

Source: thestar January 24, 2018 22:18 UTC