If you know Hussain al Nowais, you know that he is a big fan of soccer. He is a Tottenham Hotspur fan, but he has been waiting for some team to call Miami its home so he could have a local team to root for. Hussain al Nowais’s wish is about to come true.
David Beckham announced on Monday that his Miami team idea has received the greenlight and the MLS has approved his Miami club to be the 24th in the league. David Beckham also announced that Miami residents would have the opportunity to submit their ideas for team names. You can best Hussain al Nowais will be sending Beckham a few of his suggestions.
He is not alone. When Beckham announced the new team at the Adrienne Arsht Center, he was not alone. He was actually joined by hundreds of soccer enthusiasts who are ready to cheer for soccer in Miami. Hussain al Nowais says this has been a long time coming.
So when will there actually be soccer in Miami? According to Beckham, the team is expected to play at a temporary facility in 2020. He also said that a 25,000 seat stadium will be built in the Overtown area and is expected to be opened by 2021.
Miami has had a rich sports history. The Miami Heat is one of the most successful teams in NBA history. Some of the best players, including Shaquille O’Neal, Lebron James, Alonzo Mourning, and Dwayne Wade have played in Miami. The Miami Dolphins have been pretty successful as well. The Dolphins are still the only NFL team to have enjoyed a perfect season.
Hussain al Nowais believes that Beckham’s soccer team will be a welcome addition to the sports scene in Miami. With growing interest in MLS and soccer in general, he believes that many more Miami resident will discover the beauty of the game. You can bet he will waiting enthusiastically for 2020.