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I am surprised this hasn't been already posted:
Ajax America announces interest in a MLS team
Ajax America, the Orlando, FL-based American affiliate to the European soccer club AFC Ajax NL of Amsterdam, will announce August 24 they are exploring the possible purchase of an equity stake in one of two Major League Soccer franchises: the Kansas City Wizards and the San Jose Earthquakes.
Both teams are currently speaking to local investor groups who would take over the franchises and would attempt to keep them in their current markets. Lamar Hunt, founder of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs and a longtime soccer supporter, owns the Wizards. He also is an “investor-operator” to two other MLS franchises: the Columbus (OH) Crew and the Dallas Burn (also known as FC Dallas). Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation, owns a number of major and minor league sports franchises, including MLS teams the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, the Metrostars (NY/NJ) and D.C. United.
Rich Bradley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ajax America, said in a telephone interview August 22 his group has been talking to the local investor groups in both cities for some time.
“We had, probably for the last four or five months, discussions with both groups that are forming in Kansas City and San Jose about their situation and, based on their ability to land a team in either market, (Ajax America) being involved with them,” said Bradley.
Contingent on one of the investor groups securing ownership of a franchise, Bradley would only speculate on how much involvement Ajax would have with the new owners.
“It really depends on whatever the deals that might shake out in each marketplace (are). It could be, simply, an association with them, whereby, we’re feeding them players or they’re sending us players. It could be a re-branding thing.”
“Sequentially, what needs to happen in each of these markets (is that) something needs to happen. The local San Jose group needs to acquire the team or the local Kansas City group needs to acquire the team,” said Bradley. “Then, once they have that, that’s when we would really sit down and say ‘OK, here’s what we propose…’ or ‘Here’s what they propose to us….’”
“It’s just more been, in a generic sense, of the ownership groups (saying) ‘Yeah, it would kind of make sense to be affiliated with you guys in some way’ and I’m saying, ‘Yeah, it would sort of make sense for (Ajax) to have an outlet between what were doing in Florida and Europe’ and, so now, we need to see who ends up with what and (discuss) what our options are.”
Bradley said Ajax has met frequently with both potential ownership groups and, while Ajax might consider being financially involved with a group, they would not become the lead investor.
“To that extent, we’re sort of kept up to speed on what’s going on in each of these markets. We are in these markets relatively frequently and talk to (the ownership groups) more frequently and they’re both aware that we have an interest in affiliating with an MLS team,” he commented. “So, there’s no secret to the fact we’re talking to both sides. But, it’s not because we’re not the lead investor in either market. We’re not driving the deal in either place.”
“So, to some extent,” he said, “we can, sort of, be on the sidelines and coach them along and say ‘OK, well, that sounds good. Let us know about the next step’. There’s nothing we can actually do until somebody strikes a deal.”
However, Bradley admitted other issues could help sway which team Ajax affiliates with; saying Ajax’s involvement with either group is “more than just passive watching.”
“We’ve had discussions with both (groups) about stadium issues, youth academy issues. There’ve been a lot of ‘We can do this, we could develop this, we can work with you on this’ (discussions). This really depends on how things shake out to know ‘Ok, of all the things (Ajax) could do, here’s the things that make the most sense’.”
Both ownership groups, Bradley says, want to build soccer-only stadiums such as the The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA (home to the Galaxy), Columbus Crew Stadium and, most recently, Pizza Hut Park in Dallas.
While there is no specific timetable for Ajax to decide how they will work with, Bradley said he would like to see progress toward a decision in the next 30 days.
“If the team is staying in San Jose or the team is staying in Kansas City, the current, or the new, administrations of those teams need to be out on the street getting ready to sell (the 2006 MLS season). And, even from a financial standpoint, (if) somebody’s going to take over the team, you would want them to take over January 1 and, of course, it’s not likely a deal is going to be struck on December 1 and they’ll be able to turn it around in 30 days.”
“So, bringing in those timelines, things need to come to closure in either market relatively quickly, whether it’s Hunt Sports Group and AEG saying we need another year to work this out and we’re just going to keep the team status quo for one more year (or) whether it’s ‘We’re going to take our best offer by the end of August or in September and sell’ (or) whether they decide to sell to an outside group that relocates the team or if they can make something work with the (currently interested) local groups.”
“Our preference, again,” said Bradley, “is working with each of these local groups, working with either one of them, and keeping a team in their market. We did look, briefly, at becoming the lead dog in one of these opportunities and overlay that with (moving a team to) Orlando.”
Bradley said, however, the city could not offer a potential team a good home, as Orlando’s football stadium – the Florida Citrus Bowl, which holds nearly 70,000 – is a candidate for remodeling, and a proposed on-campus football stadium at the University of Central Florida would not serve as an option, due to promises the university has made to neighbors in the area.
However, on the positive side, Bradley feels Ajax’s involvement with an MLS team could potentially spark the interest of an Orlando businessperson to consider buying a future expansion franchise for the city.
If, though, the Wizards and the Earthquakes are sold to outside investment groups, Ajax would not explore involvement with those groups.
Ajax America announces interest in a MLS team
Ajax America, the Orlando, FL-based American affiliate to the European soccer club AFC Ajax NL of Amsterdam, will announce August 24 they are exploring the possible purchase of an equity stake in one of two Major League Soccer franchises: the Kansas City Wizards and the San Jose Earthquakes.
Both teams are currently speaking to local investor groups who would take over the franchises and would attempt to keep them in their current markets. Lamar Hunt, founder of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs and a longtime soccer supporter, owns the Wizards. He also is an “investor-operator” to two other MLS franchises: the Columbus (OH) Crew and the Dallas Burn (also known as FC Dallas). Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation, owns a number of major and minor league sports franchises, including MLS teams the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, the Metrostars (NY/NJ) and D.C. United.
Rich Bradley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ajax America, said in a telephone interview August 22 his group has been talking to the local investor groups in both cities for some time.
“We had, probably for the last four or five months, discussions with both groups that are forming in Kansas City and San Jose about their situation and, based on their ability to land a team in either market, (Ajax America) being involved with them,” said Bradley.
Contingent on one of the investor groups securing ownership of a franchise, Bradley would only speculate on how much involvement Ajax would have with the new owners.
“It really depends on whatever the deals that might shake out in each marketplace (are). It could be, simply, an association with them, whereby, we’re feeding them players or they’re sending us players. It could be a re-branding thing.”
“Sequentially, what needs to happen in each of these markets (is that) something needs to happen. The local San Jose group needs to acquire the team or the local Kansas City group needs to acquire the team,” said Bradley. “Then, once they have that, that’s when we would really sit down and say ‘OK, here’s what we propose…’ or ‘Here’s what they propose to us….’”
“It’s just more been, in a generic sense, of the ownership groups (saying) ‘Yeah, it would kind of make sense to be affiliated with you guys in some way’ and I’m saying, ‘Yeah, it would sort of make sense for (Ajax) to have an outlet between what were doing in Florida and Europe’ and, so now, we need to see who ends up with what and (discuss) what our options are.”
Bradley said Ajax has met frequently with both potential ownership groups and, while Ajax might consider being financially involved with a group, they would not become the lead investor.
“To that extent, we’re sort of kept up to speed on what’s going on in each of these markets. We are in these markets relatively frequently and talk to (the ownership groups) more frequently and they’re both aware that we have an interest in affiliating with an MLS team,” he commented. “So, there’s no secret to the fact we’re talking to both sides. But, it’s not because we’re not the lead investor in either market. We’re not driving the deal in either place.”
“So, to some extent,” he said, “we can, sort of, be on the sidelines and coach them along and say ‘OK, well, that sounds good. Let us know about the next step’. There’s nothing we can actually do until somebody strikes a deal.”
However, Bradley admitted other issues could help sway which team Ajax affiliates with; saying Ajax’s involvement with either group is “more than just passive watching.”
“We’ve had discussions with both (groups) about stadium issues, youth academy issues. There’ve been a lot of ‘We can do this, we could develop this, we can work with you on this’ (discussions). This really depends on how things shake out to know ‘Ok, of all the things (Ajax) could do, here’s the things that make the most sense’.”
Both ownership groups, Bradley says, want to build soccer-only stadiums such as the The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA (home to the Galaxy), Columbus Crew Stadium and, most recently, Pizza Hut Park in Dallas.
While there is no specific timetable for Ajax to decide how they will work with, Bradley said he would like to see progress toward a decision in the next 30 days.
“If the team is staying in San Jose or the team is staying in Kansas City, the current, or the new, administrations of those teams need to be out on the street getting ready to sell (the 2006 MLS season). And, even from a financial standpoint, (if) somebody’s going to take over the team, you would want them to take over January 1 and, of course, it’s not likely a deal is going to be struck on December 1 and they’ll be able to turn it around in 30 days.”
“So, bringing in those timelines, things need to come to closure in either market relatively quickly, whether it’s Hunt Sports Group and AEG saying we need another year to work this out and we’re just going to keep the team status quo for one more year (or) whether it’s ‘We’re going to take our best offer by the end of August or in September and sell’ (or) whether they decide to sell to an outside group that relocates the team or if they can make something work with the (currently interested) local groups.”
“Our preference, again,” said Bradley, “is working with each of these local groups, working with either one of them, and keeping a team in their market. We did look, briefly, at becoming the lead dog in one of these opportunities and overlay that with (moving a team to) Orlando.”
Bradley said, however, the city could not offer a potential team a good home, as Orlando’s football stadium – the Florida Citrus Bowl, which holds nearly 70,000 – is a candidate for remodeling, and a proposed on-campus football stadium at the University of Central Florida would not serve as an option, due to promises the university has made to neighbors in the area.
However, on the positive side, Bradley feels Ajax’s involvement with an MLS team could potentially spark the interest of an Orlando businessperson to consider buying a future expansion franchise for the city.
If, though, the Wizards and the Earthquakes are sold to outside investment groups, Ajax would not explore involvement with those groups.
Also, the local group dedicated to keeping the MLS Quakes in San Jose released this:
Dear SSV member:
We have a news update for you today that will reveal part of what's
been going on behind the scenes in recent months. As usual, though, the
suspense will continue as we all await a final outcome.
One of the confidential investors with whom we have been working is
finally going public with their identity. It's Ajax America, the U.S.
affiliate of AFC Ajax (Amsterdam).
We've been working with Ajax America for over a year and during that
time we've come to know Mark Dillon, their president and CEO, quite
well. He has both played and coached soccer at the University of San
Francisco and has a number of ties to the Bay Area.
Their interest indicates a potential milestone for MLS and for American
soccer. AFC Ajax (pronounced EYE-ax) is one of the world's most
successful and best known soccer teams. They've won the Dutch
championship a staggering 29 times and have won the European Champion's
Cup -- the competition now known as the UEFA Champion's League -- four
times, most recently in 1995. The Ajax Youth System is known
internationally as the pre-eminent developer of young soccer talent in
the world. Their interest in American soccer is another indication of
the progress that U.S. players and teams are making in raising their
prominence on the world's stage.
There is another twist to the plot, though. A press release from Ajax
America, to be published tomorrow, will note that they are also
interested in a potential investment with the Kansas City Wizards. They
will only invest in one of the two teams. While the threat of losing
Ajax as a potential investor might seem like a cause for great concern,
it is not necessarily the case. Here's why: Ajax America is not
interested in acting as a lead investor -- they want to partner with
local investors. This means that if they decide to partner with someone
in KC (which we sincerely believe is their second choice after San
Jose) they are not jeopardizing the ability of our local, lead
investors to buy the Earthquakes. The work of these local investors
will continue regardless of whether Ajax is part of the picture or not
and we have every confidence in their ability to successfully complete
a deal to keep the Quakes in Silicon Valley.
To sum up, the American affiliate of one of the most successful teams
in Europe is interested in investing in the Earthquakes and, even if
they choose to pursue another opportunity, we at SSV feel that the
future of the Earthquakes will still be in good, local hands.
Now then, to the really important stuff: Let's beat the Galaxy twice
this week!
Yours in soccer,
Colin McCarthy and the Founding Members of Soccer Silicon Valley:
Don Gagliardi
Jay Hipps
Tony Huston
John Jussen
Carol Vartuli Marin
Mike Turco
Dear SSV member:
We have a news update for you today that will reveal part of what's
been going on behind the scenes in recent months. As usual, though, the
suspense will continue as we all await a final outcome.
One of the confidential investors with whom we have been working is
finally going public with their identity. It's Ajax America, the U.S.
affiliate of AFC Ajax (Amsterdam).
We've been working with Ajax America for over a year and during that
time we've come to know Mark Dillon, their president and CEO, quite
well. He has both played and coached soccer at the University of San
Francisco and has a number of ties to the Bay Area.
Their interest indicates a potential milestone for MLS and for American
soccer. AFC Ajax (pronounced EYE-ax) is one of the world's most
successful and best known soccer teams. They've won the Dutch
championship a staggering 29 times and have won the European Champion's
Cup -- the competition now known as the UEFA Champion's League -- four
times, most recently in 1995. The Ajax Youth System is known
internationally as the pre-eminent developer of young soccer talent in
the world. Their interest in American soccer is another indication of
the progress that U.S. players and teams are making in raising their
prominence on the world's stage.
There is another twist to the plot, though. A press release from Ajax
America, to be published tomorrow, will note that they are also
interested in a potential investment with the Kansas City Wizards. They
will only invest in one of the two teams. While the threat of losing
Ajax as a potential investor might seem like a cause for great concern,
it is not necessarily the case. Here's why: Ajax America is not
interested in acting as a lead investor -- they want to partner with
local investors. This means that if they decide to partner with someone
in KC (which we sincerely believe is their second choice after San
Jose) they are not jeopardizing the ability of our local, lead
investors to buy the Earthquakes. The work of these local investors
will continue regardless of whether Ajax is part of the picture or not
and we have every confidence in their ability to successfully complete
a deal to keep the Quakes in Silicon Valley.
To sum up, the American affiliate of one of the most successful teams
in Europe is interested in investing in the Earthquakes and, even if
they choose to pursue another opportunity, we at SSV feel that the
future of the Earthquakes will still be in good, local hands.
Now then, to the really important stuff: Let's beat the Galaxy twice
this week!
Yours in soccer,
Colin McCarthy and the Founding Members of Soccer Silicon Valley:
Don Gagliardi
Jay Hipps
Tony Huston
John Jussen
Carol Vartuli Marin
Mike Turco
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Just a fan with an keen interest in getting pro soccer here in Florida HOPEFULLY with Ajax on the shirt.
Also I know the Ajax America staff fairly well.
Joey Josephs, a freelance reporter, broke the story.
http://fromthepressbox.blogspot.com
Also I know the Ajax America staff fairly well.
Joey Josephs, a freelance reporter, broke the story.
http://fromthepressbox.blogspot.com
Orlando Sentinel write-up:
Group interested in MLS teams
Ajax America has its sights on San Jose and Kansas City to help expand its market.
Orlando-based Ajax America, a leader in American youth soccer development, is in negotiations to purchase an equity share of Major League Soccer teams in both Kansas City and San Jose, Calif.
Although there are no plans yet to move either team to Central Florida -- the issue of a suitable stadium remains a stumbling block -- the purchase of a team will allow players already training in Orlando to be funneled into the top professional men's league in North America.
Ajax is the exclusive American affiliate of AFC Ajax (Amsterdam), one of the top professional soccer clubs in Europe. Its purpose is to identify, develop and recruit top American talent for the parent club.
The MLS franchise would become a bridge between its training schools and developmental leagues here and the team in Amsterdam. It also would give Ajax a higher profile throughout the United States.
"I don't know if Orlando is quite ready for [MLS] yet, but my guess is, it could be soon,'' said Rich Bradley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ajax America. "This first step [buying into a current team] will give us an opportunity to really sample the league. It's a natural progression for us.''
Bradley met Tuesday at the Orlando International Airport with potential ownership partners from Kansas City.
Ajax currently operates a youth academy in Orlando and conducts national youth tournaments, bringing world-class Dutch-style soccer training to the United States. It also has a network of scouts throughout the United States, identifying prospects as young as age 7.
Founded in 2003, it is the first American soccer entity to be affiliated with a professional European soccer club. The popularity of American youth soccer has prompted other Europeans teams to start similar operations in other United States cities.
The MLS is in its 10th year of operation. Both teams in San Jose and Kansas City have been for sale, and Ajax is negotiating to become partners with new ownership groups in both cities.
"Orlando is our base, and it's a good market for soccer. We have explored that as a location for expansion,'' Bradley said. "But right now the stadium is an issue. We still believe that the potential exists to bring professional soccer here, but that's down the road somewhere.''
Group interested in MLS teams
Ajax America has its sights on San Jose and Kansas City to help expand its market.
Orlando-based Ajax America, a leader in American youth soccer development, is in negotiations to purchase an equity share of Major League Soccer teams in both Kansas City and San Jose, Calif.
Although there are no plans yet to move either team to Central Florida -- the issue of a suitable stadium remains a stumbling block -- the purchase of a team will allow players already training in Orlando to be funneled into the top professional men's league in North America.
Ajax is the exclusive American affiliate of AFC Ajax (Amsterdam), one of the top professional soccer clubs in Europe. Its purpose is to identify, develop and recruit top American talent for the parent club.
The MLS franchise would become a bridge between its training schools and developmental leagues here and the team in Amsterdam. It also would give Ajax a higher profile throughout the United States.
"I don't know if Orlando is quite ready for [MLS] yet, but my guess is, it could be soon,'' said Rich Bradley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ajax America. "This first step [buying into a current team] will give us an opportunity to really sample the league. It's a natural progression for us.''
Bradley met Tuesday at the Orlando International Airport with potential ownership partners from Kansas City.
Ajax currently operates a youth academy in Orlando and conducts national youth tournaments, bringing world-class Dutch-style soccer training to the United States. It also has a network of scouts throughout the United States, identifying prospects as young as age 7.
Founded in 2003, it is the first American soccer entity to be affiliated with a professional European soccer club. The popularity of American youth soccer has prompted other Europeans teams to start similar operations in other United States cities.
The MLS is in its 10th year of operation. Both teams in San Jose and Kansas City have been for sale, and Ajax is negotiating to become partners with new ownership groups in both cities.
"Orlando is our base, and it's a good market for soccer. We have explored that as a location for expansion,'' Bradley said. "But right now the stadium is an issue. We still believe that the potential exists to bring professional soccer here, but that's down the road somewhere.''
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Ajax USA story (really nothing new or original here): http://www.ajax-usa.com/news/2005-2006/ ... chise.html
SJ Mercury News story:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercuryn ... 461262.htm
SJ Mercury News story:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercuryn ... 461262.htm
Dutch power looks to MLS
U.S. AFFILIATE MIGHT TEAM UP TO BUY QUAKES
By Dylan Hernandez
Mercury News
The American affiliate of one of Europe's most storied clubs is
interested in being a minority owner of a Major League Soccer team,
possibly the Earthquakes.
Ajax America, the North American subsidiary of the AFC Ajax of
Amsterdam, is looking to partner with a local investor group that is
discussing a possible purchase of the Earthquakes from the Anschutz
Entertainment Group. Ajax America President Mark Dillon said the talks
between his organization and the local investors are ``beyond
preliminary.'' He said he was put in contact with the investors by
Soccer Silicon Valley, the grass-roots group hoping to keep the
Earthquakes in the Bay Area.
Dillon added that Orlando, Fla.-based Ajax America is also in
discussions with a group hoping to purchase the Kansas City Wizards
from the Hunt Sports Group.
Dillon said that being part of MLS would strengthen his Ajax America,
whose objective is to develop talent in the United States for the Ajax
club of the Dutch first division. Ajax America runs training schools
and camps throughout the country.
``Professional soccer has been part of our plan since Day One,''
Dillon said. ``It's an opportunity for young people who are scouted to
have professional soccer available as an end result or a jump-off
point.''
However, Dillon said he was uncertain of the status of the
Earthquakes, saying the negotiations with AEG were being handled by
the local investors. AEG has been in talks with the University of
Houston regarding a possible relocation of the team. On July 26, AEG
Chief Operating Officer Scott Blackmun said his company would make an
announcement about the Earthquakes' future within 30 days. Those 30
days will be up Thursday.
Blackmun could not be reached for comment.
Dillon was vague when asked about what kind of partnership Ajax
America could form with the local investors or what kind of
contributions -- financial and otherwise -- it could make.
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The time has come! The first couple of (very young) boys from America will make the trip to Amsterdam!
[quote]YOUNG ORLANDO SOCCER PLAYERS INVITED FOR PROFESSIONAL TRIAL IN EUROPE THIS SPRING BREAK
Ajax America sending over a 9-year old Nicolas Zaldano and 10-year old Andrew Brody to get scouted by top professional club in Holland.
Orlando, FL – (March 7, 2006) – Ajax America Football Club announced 2 young players will be going to Amsterdam this Spring Break attempting to be the youngest American soccer players ever accepted into the Ajax Youth Academy. Nicolas Zaldano, 9, and Andrew Brody, 10, considered two of the best young soccer players ever to come out of Florida, leave Thursday for 2 weeks in Amsterdam, for a professional soccer tryout.
“Nicolas and Andrew are outstanding young soccer players and will be the first step to show European clubs how good American players can be,â€
[quote]YOUNG ORLANDO SOCCER PLAYERS INVITED FOR PROFESSIONAL TRIAL IN EUROPE THIS SPRING BREAK
Ajax America sending over a 9-year old Nicolas Zaldano and 10-year old Andrew Brody to get scouted by top professional club in Holland.
Orlando, FL – (March 7, 2006) – Ajax America Football Club announced 2 young players will be going to Amsterdam this Spring Break attempting to be the youngest American soccer players ever accepted into the Ajax Youth Academy. Nicolas Zaldano, 9, and Andrew Brody, 10, considered two of the best young soccer players ever to come out of Florida, leave Thursday for 2 weeks in Amsterdam, for a professional soccer tryout.
“Nicolas and Andrew are outstanding young soccer players and will be the first step to show European clubs how good American players can be,â€
Still alive...
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Ajax America/Orlando recently finished a very disappointing season (8 points from 16 matches), and unfortunately, the rumors are circulating that they have played their last match. Apparently, the season degenerated into some turbulence, some coaches were released, and now that the season is over, the word on the street behind the scenes is that it's unlikely the team will return next season.
Again, there's no confirmation, and it's just the rumor and speculation in the U.S., but it sounds like the whole operation has just kind of crumbled.
Again, there's no confirmation, and it's just the rumor and speculation in the U.S., but it sounds like the whole operation has just kind of crumbled.
I'll pretty much confirm this. My guess is that they are moving to California where their new ownership is.AjaxPDX schreef:Ajax America/Orlando recently finished a very disappointing season (8 points from 16 matches), and unfortunately, the rumors are circulating that they have played their last match. Apparently, the season degenerated into some turbulence, some coaches were released, and now that the season is over, the word on the street behind the scenes is that it's unlikely the team will return next season.
Again, there's no confirmation, and it's just the rumor and speculation in the U.S., but it sounds like the whole operation has just kind of crumbled.
And this club has dropped Ajax affiliation (or maybe thats the other way around).
So Ajax no longer has any affiliation in the state. :(
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I would say it has to be the other way round. It's Ajax's club. Only Ajax can terminate this project.gforce99 schreef:And this club has dropped Ajax affiliation (or maybe thats the other way around).
Are you sure...? Is that a fact? It sounds a bit premature...So Ajax no longer has any affiliation in the state. :(
K.
Still alive...
From what I have heard, a new company bought out Ajax America (who was only called Ajax because the mother team was giving them the rights to the name in the USA).
The new company is in LA area. The new company didn't like how Ajax was treating AA. So they have cut ties.
The new company is probably moving the club/academy to LA.
The reason AA was in Florida to begin with was because it was originally called FC Orlando Royal Academy (before signing a affiliation agreement with Amsterdam).
That cover it all?
The new company is in LA area. The new company didn't like how Ajax was treating AA. So they have cut ties.
The new company is probably moving the club/academy to LA.
The reason AA was in Florida to begin with was because it was originally called FC Orlando Royal Academy (before signing a affiliation agreement with Amsterdam).
That cover it all?
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Right... Seems like Ajax America has died. This is now on Ajax Netwerk:
It seems like Ajax America (previously Ajax Orlando) has now died in silence. The club withdrew their team from the PDL League. Reportedly, the club was purchased - without the name Ajax - by a major investor late last year, after it had become clear that Ajax America were unable to build a new stadium, in order to make the 'next step'. The Ajax America website is no longer in use and has disappeared from the internet.
End of story, me thinks...
K.
It seems like Ajax America (previously Ajax Orlando) has now died in silence. The club withdrew their team from the PDL League. Reportedly, the club was purchased - without the name Ajax - by a major investor late last year, after it had become clear that Ajax America were unable to build a new stadium, in order to make the 'next step'. The Ajax America website is no longer in use and has disappeared from the internet.
End of story, me thinks...
K.
Still alive...
