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Daniel Chavkin

Ohio Group Announces Pursuit of NWSL Franchise in Cleveland

An Ohio-area group announced on Tuesday its intentions to bring a NWSL expansion team to Cleveland.

The Cleveland Soccer Group and the Rock Entertainment Group have launched a campaign called “Back the Bid,” with the intention of adding a professional women’s soccer team in Cleveland. The Rock Entertainment Group is also part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League.

“We need to show the league that Cleveland is the best market with the best fans,” CEO of the Cleveland Soccer Group Michael Murphy said in a press release. “Clevelanders have always stepped up for our great city. Just like they rallied to bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame here, we know we can count on their support, enthusiasm, and unique Cleveland grit. Our mission is to unite soccer fans and lovers of Cleveland by ‘Backing the Bid.’”

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