I'd heard the possibilty of a buyout and subsequent relocation of the team, but that was ages ago. If this happens, I'd be ecstatic.

http://www.ussocceruk.com/news/?CatTypeId=2&ContentId=1811

Not so fast, my friend. San Jose may relocate to Texas, but Donovan will be (re-)relocated to Germany. He is on loan to MLS from Leverkusen, to whom he'll return at the end of this MLS season.

What are you Lee Corso? I know Leverkusen owns his rights but Donovan is still searching for a way to continue playing in MLS. I've heard that he may get loaned out again or MLS may make a bid to try and own his rights. Donovan has made it abundantly clear that he doesn't want to play in Europe just yet and I can't imagine that a club would force a player back who they know doesn't want to play for them.

Who knows where he'll end up -- I have read that he wants to stay with MLS, but Levekusen officially reclaimed him a week or two ago. (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=302314&cc=5901)

Regarding the initial topic, it's hard to believe that a team that has won 2 of the last 3 MLS championships could be relocated.

Goo!!! My information is more dated than yours. I've been missing a lot more news info recently than is allowable.

I agree it is odd for a team to move that has been successful but that's the way the MLS is looking at things nowadays. If you aren't willing to build a soccer specific stadium and a new owner wants to move you...so be it.