Miami Nights

Long gone are the days of the Miami Fusion, or better put the Ft. Lauderdale Fusion, scraping the bottom of the bucket for fans and profits. In 2001 the Miami Fusion (RIP) folded and since, this soccer crazed city has had nothing (sorry Miami FC). But now it seems the worlds most popular sport may make it's triumphant return to Miami in 2011 with an MLS expansion team. With the backing of famed FC Barcelona and cellphone mogul Marcelo Claure the prospects look pretty good. The demographics and business opportunity are pretty clear for the MLS. A city with a very large Latin American constituent, playing in the newly minted FIU stadium and bringing the hype that only the Catalans can, I doubt the MLS would pass up this opportunity. I'm very excited as I'm sure other soccer starved fans are. Another thing to consider, if Barca does get its wish to start a team in Miami the chances of the actual Primera Liga team coming through Miami for exhibition matches is very real. Can you imagine getting the chance to see Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry and Xavi play the beautiful game here in our backyard? I'm giddy with excitement.