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24thminute.com - 3/11/2009
Portland approves stadium plan
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It was a long day in Portland, but in the end soccer won the day. With a 3-2 vote, city politicians approved the stadium plan that will more than likely send the Timbers to MLS. More soon...
google.com - 3/12/2009
The Associated Press: City Council approves plan to lure MLS
— google.com — 9 hours ago PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The City Council has approved financing $60 million to lure a... Major League Soccer franchise to Portland, but hasn't resolved how to raise a quarter of the money. The $60 million would go to renovating PGE Park to meet ... (more) The Associated Press: City Council approves plan to lure MLS

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Paulson scores a goal with soccer agreement - Portland Business Journal:
bizjournals.com - 3/10/2009
Paulson scores a goal with soccer agreement - Portland Business Journal:
— bizjournals.com — Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Randy Leonard announced an agreement Tuesday with Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson... on a $129 million plan to bring Major League Soccer to Portland. The plan insulates the city from any potential cost overruns ... (more) Paulson scores a goal with soccer agreement - Portland ...

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Portland Approves Stadium Plan
matchfitusa.blogspot.com - 3/11/2009
Portland Approves Stadium Plan
— matchfitusa.blogspot.com — Just a quick update on today's biggest story. The Portland city council has approved the PGE Park... renovation by a vote of 3-2. Viewed as the last major hurdle to Portland being granted a Major... (more) Portland Approves Stadium Plan

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