MLS narrows stadium choice to three cities

Full Story - Kansas City StarBy PETE GRATHOFFSites in Johnson County - Posted Sat, Apr.15, 2006Major League Soccer has pared to three the number of Johnson County cities that could be home to a soccer complex with a Wizards stadium as its centerpiece.The finalists are Olathe, Gardner and De Soto, said Bobby Davidson, a consultant for Major League Soccer. Six Johnson County cities initially responded to the league’s call for information on building the complex.What set these three apart?“The individual city’s vision and dedication to make this the finest soccer complex and stadium possible,” said Davidson, who lives in Leawood and has helped MLS develop other stadium deals around the country.