San Jose Quakes stadium gets green light

San Jose Mercury News

Tracy Seipel reports that a capacity crowd at San Jose City Hall's council chamber Wednesday night erupted into loud cheers and applause after the city's Planning Commission gave a unanimous and final green light to a long-awaited $60 million permanent home for the San Jose Earthquakes. Read the whole story

Glazers' leveraged buyout costs Man United plenty

Guardian

David Conn explains how the purchase of Manchester United by the American Glazer family seven years ago with a leveraged buyout created a $780 million debt for the club. Read the whole story

Chivas Guadalajara extends winless streak

AP

Chivas Guadalajara's 3-0 loss to Argentina's Velez Sarsfield in Copa Libertadores play extended its winless streak to 13 games. Read the whole story

MLS Commish to hear Orlando pitch

Sporting News

Brian Straus reports that MLS commissioner Don Garber will meet March 1 with Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, city leaders and fans of USL Pro (third division) club Orlando City, which has every intention of transitioning from minor to major league. Read the whole story

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