Columbus Crew Owner And Mls Disagree With Interpretation Of Art Modell Law In Lawsuit
Major League Soccer and Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt released a joint statement Tuesday that said they “strongly disagreed” with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the City of Columbus’ choice to enact Ohio Revised Code 9.67 — also known as the “Art Modell Law” — to keep the team from relocating to Austin, Tex. “Precourt Sports Ventures and Major League Soccer are disappointed that the Ohio Attorney General and the City of Columbus have chosen to commence litigation rather than encouraging public officials in Columbus to engage in constructive discussions about the future of Columbus Crew SC," the statement read....