Unless you have been sleeping under a bush for the past 24 hours, you are well aware that Manchester City have expanded their activities into the U.S. by acquiring a majority stake in New York City FC, the newest franchise in MLS. Manchester City jersey
The team with the iconic name will become active in the 2015 season. With $100 million set aside for the project, it is a serious step into an American market hitherto dominated by the Premier League's traditional big hitters, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea. Having spent a good portion of the money-strewn Premier League era playing the likes of Bury and Stockport in league matches, City have some serious catching up to do if they want to be seen in the same light as the aforementioned megaliths, but this is surely a step in the right direction. cheap soccer jerseys