Welp,
We have a @dispatchalerts story already up: #CrewSC owner considering moving team to Austin
(Via Dispatch) https://t.co/jrEQObmWo9
— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) October 17, 2017
From the article:
Local sources on Monday told The Dispatch that Precourt is frustrated with the Crew’s declining revenues and poor attendance figures and is strongly considering a franchise move to Austin. Earlier this year, Major League Soccer registered “Austin FC” and “Austin Athletic” as trademarks of the league.
One source close to the team said a deal to host home games at the University of Texas is “all but done” for 2019. The source also said Precourt paid $68 million – above market value – for the team in 2013 because he entertained plans to move it. Another source said plans for a “pristine, waterfront development” in Austin is gaining impetus.
The article also mentions that some local business owners are working to make deals to try to keep the team in Columbus, but Precourt isn't listening. It would really suck if the leagues first franchise left and hopefully the league can block a potential move if this continues to progress.
