Soccer Scores In Collinsville Monday

By: Roche Madden

(KTVI - myFOXstl.com) --

The city of Collinsville, IL could find out in 60 days if it will be home to a brand new Major League Soccer team.

The city council took a big step, the first of many, Monday night in bringing pro outdoor soccer to Collinsville and a new stadium. Plans call for it to be built near I-255 and Horseshoe Lake Road. The half billion dollar project not only includes an 18,500 seat stadium but also businesses, retail and new homes.

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Some council members are worried the local school district in Collinsville will lose tax revenue if details in the deal are not made clear in the near future. The mayor of Collinsville and the head of St. Louis Soccer United say the students will not be forgotten, that everything can be worked out so the project is completed and the schools get the tax money due them.

Jeff Cooper with St. Louis Soccer United told Fox 2, "It's great new its great news its a great night for Collinsville, it's great night for St. Louis soccer fans."

He says he'll be on the phone with Major League Soccer officials tomorrow. Cooper is hopeful he could find out in 2 to 3 months if Collinsville will get a team.

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