Would have a big effect on future MLS expansion decisions -- would likely end San Antonio's chances of getting a team, but help Cincinnati's chances.

http://www.dispatch.com/sports/20171016/...stin-texas

Quote:Austin, the capital of Texas and the home to the state’s flagship university, is the largest city in the country without a major-professional sports franchise. That could change within two years if Anthony Precourt, the San Francisco-based owner of Columbus Crew SC, decides to head south.

“The owner has made a decision to pursue multiple options, including Austin and a new stadium that is being planned down there,” Alex Fischer said late Monday.

Quote:Precourt, under the aegis of Precourt Sports Management, bought the Crew from its original owners, Hunt Sports Group. The purchase agreement contained a promise to keep the team in Columbus for at least 10 years; it also included an escape clause in the case Precourt wanted to move it to Austin.