Why the Vikings are promoting a pro soccer team for Minnesota

Olympiacos' Kostas Manolas
Manchester City and Olympiacos will face off Aug. 2 at TCF Bank Stadium in a match promoted by the Minnesota Vikings. Above, Olympiacos' Kostas Manolas in a match last year against Paris Saint Germain.
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Much of the world is fixated on the World Cup which began yesterday. Efforts continue to generate more interest in soccer in this country. The Minnesota Vikings are actively pursuing a Major League Soccer franchise to play at their new stadium. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about efforts to bring MLS to the Twin Cities.

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