Mecklenberg County cuts support for MLS stadium in Charlotte, giving Raleigh an advantage

Posted Aug 4, 2017
The City of Raleigh and North Carolina FC appear to have an advantage in the campaign to land a Major League Soccer franchise after Mecklenberg County on Wednesday voted 5-3 to limit what the public would pay towards Charlotte's bid. Charlotte-area media reported the vote as a blow to Charlotte's hope to win one of two planned MLS expansion teams. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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