May 12, 2008 NEW HIRES Philly MLS team appoints two
CHESTER, PA – Keystone Sports and Entertainment, LLC, the Major League Soccer (MLS) Philadelphia 2010 ownership group, has hired Rob Smith as Director of Operations and Dave Debusschere as Chief Financial Officer. The pair officially begin their new assignments on June 2
April 14, 2008 ON TRACK Philly MLS team moving forward with plans
It’s been nearly six weeks since Major League Soccer officially awarded an expansion franchise to Philadelphia. And, while the team does not begin play for almost two years, things already are moving at a hectic pace for the club’s ownership and Managing Executive Nick Sakiewicz, who is currently working out of offices in Wilmington.
March 12, 2008 POINT MAN Nevels' relationship with Hunt led to MLS club
James Nevels probably never dreamed he’d be part owner of a professional soccer franchise. But, considering his varied business background, it’s probably no surprise he played a lead role in Philadelphia obtaining a Major League Soccer team.
Feb. 29, 2008 HIGH ASPIRATIONS Philly team wants to win quickly
The gauntlet is down. The new Major League Soccer expansion team in Philadelphia has already served notice on the rest of the league that it plans to be a contender right out of the gate
Feb. 28, 2008 THE WAIT IS OVER Philadelphia awarded 16th MLS franchise
CHESTER, PA---Philadelphia’s entry into Major League Soccer was a long time coming, but what an entry it was. In front of more than a hundred members of the Sons of Ben, and a huge press conference turnout at The Wharf, MLS Commissioner Don Garber officially awarded the City of Brotherly Love the league’s 16th franchise.
