MX23RW : Wednesday, January 8 05:25:08| >> :120:35381:35381:

Report: Celtic looking to set up United States franchise club

Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are reportedly exploring the possibility of starting a franchise club in the United States.

Celtic have expressed an interest in starting a franchise club in the United States, according to reports.

The Scottish champions, who regularly travel across the Atlantic to play pre-season friendlies, are also said to be looking into similar opportunities in Asia as they attempt to grow their global brand.

According to BBC Sport, initial talks have already taken place between representatives of the club and the North American Soccer League, which is the second tier league in the US.

Premier League club Manchester City took on the franchise for Major League Soccer side New York City FC in 2013.

ID:254185: cacheID:254185:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:874:
Written by
Giuseppe Labellarte
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Manchester United's Dutch coach Louis van Gaal gestures as he arrives on the pitch ahaed of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Manchester United and VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 20
Read Next:
Van Gaal: "I am proud of my players"
>
Read more about Celtic Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic2017215574853
2RangersRangers20124437162140
3Dundee UnitedDundee Utd219753022834
4Aberdeen2110473230234
5Motherwell219392734-730
6St Mirren2283112737-1027
7Hibernian226883135-426
8Dundee2174103337-425
9Ross County226792238-1625
10Kilmarnock2266102537-1224
11Hearts2265112531-623
12St Johnstone2243152444-2015


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!