Wes Edens is a man who is on a mission. He is a billionaire and has lots of investment opportunities. He is the co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and other teams in different sports. One of the sports that he loves is soccer. Now he has a new passion. He wants to bring an expansion soccer team to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city already has a pro football team (Raiders) as well as hockey (Golden Knights). Here is a little more on how he plans to do this.
Wes Edens is exploring the idea of having Major League Soccer in the city of Las Vegas. While nothing has been formally announced as of yet owners including Wes Edens have come together to express their interest in the idea. The slot for the thirtieth franchise was supposed to go to Sacramento but owners pulled out at the last minute. The city is also looking at other options too like a baseball team and building another stadium to house it. It remains to be seen what the final result will be. This gives the city of Las Vegas the leverage to pick the best option going forward.
Statistics show that it may be a good move for Vegas and Wes Edens to come together on a deal. Attendance for games is going up and Major League Soccer will be extending its reach in the next two years. Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri already have teams in the works. This is just another way for soccer to become more popular in the United States.
Wes Edens knows a good idea when he sees one. He sees the potential of Las Vegas and what it can bring to the table. He will have to wait and see what happens.
Learn more about Wes: https://www.behance.net/wesedens