Future Looks Uncertain for Victory

According to a recent online discussion and rumors the 1906 have heard the future does not look good for the Victory returning to San Francisco in 2009.

Here are some USL VP Tim Holt’s words:

“There have been two groups that have engaged us in dialogue about the possibility of restarting in San Francisco in 2009, however there is nothing imminent. We have an obligation to be very thorough in assessing the viability of any USL-1 initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving forward again, particularly as the return of the San Jose Earthquakes fills the void left by their departure for many fans.

Regardless of whether or not we return to San Francisco in 2009 or beyond, we are bullish about USL-1 expansion on the West Coast. There are several very professionally managed and well-established PDL franchises in key markets that have the wherewithal to make the jump to the professional division, as well as other interested groups in the aforementioned target markets which we believe are very strong candidates to join our league in 2009 or 2010.”

With the future uncertain, The 1906 Supporters will still be active supporting soccer throughout the bay area. Our initiatives include:

- Joining forces with the San Jose Ultras to support the San Jose Earthquakes this season. Visit: http://www.sjultras.com/ for more information

- The 1906 plans to support the San Francisco Seals fully this season as well. More information is to come!

- We are still working on the Save The Victory campaign as well trying to help facilitate the team’s returning to Kezar!