MLS: Chivas USA dissolved by the league, a new franchise to be launched in Los Angeles in 2017

The MLS (Major League Soccer, USA) franchise Chivas USA has been dissolved as an organisation, announced Don Garber, commissioner of the league, on 27/10/2014. Chivas USA will be replaced by a new MLS franchise based in Los Angeles which will be launched in 2017.

“As part of our new strategy for Southern California -- a major hotbed of soccer participation and fan support -- we believe that engaging with a new ownership group which has the resources and local community ties, and a plan for a dedicated soccer-specific stadium, provides us with the best chance for success,” stated Don Garber.

Vincent Tan, owner of Cardiff City FC (Wales), and Peter Guber, a shareholder of the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) would be part of potential investors in the new franchise

• Four investors are rumoured to be part of the group expected to buy the MLS license and rights to the new MLS franchise in Los Angeles, according to Sports Illustrated, on 30/09/2014:
  • Henry Nguyen, Vietnamese-American investment fund manager;
  • Peter Guber, minority shareholder of the Los Angeles Dodgers MLB franchise…