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Article: Md. Comes Courting in D.C. United's Stadium Search; State Comptroller Meets With Team Executives After Their Talks With Fenty Stall
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- The Washington Post
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- October 17, 2007
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A leading Maryland official began a public push yesterday to lure
D.C. United, calling on the state to find a site for a new soccer
stadium. The announcement prompted District government leaders to
say they will fight to keep the team in the city.
In a letter to Maryland Stadium Authority Chairman Frederick W.
Puddester, Comptroller Peter Franchot said United's negotiations
with D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) to build a 27,000-seat stadium
in the city have stalled.
"I would strongly urge the Maryland Stadium Authority to meet
with representatives from the United to learn more about its
proposal and explore potential opportunities to bring this great
franchise to the State of Maryland," ...