A: “There are four factors we look at when we evaluate a market: the strength of the ownership group, the facility plan, dynamics in the market and the contribution of that market in helping the league achieve its overall goals. Based on our own research into St. Louis, we know there is a strong fan interest. But that will only lead to success if we have the right ownership group and stadium plan. I think what’s really attractive about St. Louis is it is in many ways the historical home of the sport in the U.S. What also struck me the first time I went was the number of people in influence and authority who had played the game their entire lives. You just feel the sport when you’re there.”