Owners of the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers announced Tuesday that they are forming an investor group in hopes of bringing an MLS franchise to the Motor City.

Could MLS be coming to the Motor City?

A pair of NBA owners announced Tuesday that they are forming an investor group in hopes of bringing an MLS franchise to Detroit, with commissioner Don Garber scheduled to visit the city Wednesday.

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert will meet with Garber and hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. ET Wednesday as a part of the trip. The group's proposal includes plans to build a soccer-specific stadium in downtown Detroit.

The news comes after Garber said earlier this month that MLS intends to expand to 28 teams, with the commissioner naming Detroit as a potential market.

"I've always believed a sports franchise is a community asset with the power to unite and inspire people," Gores said in a news release. "I'm excited to partner with Dan and help in Detroit’s resurgence. Together we have all the tools we need to make a new team successful."

Added Gilbert: "Soccer is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world with a passionate fan base and global reach. Bringing a team downtown will also further energize Detroit's urban core, which is critical to the entire city's overall health and vibrancy."

Atlanta United FC will become the league's 21st team next year, with Los Angeles FC and a Minnesota franchise set to join MLS by 2018. David Beckham's Miami team also will be confirmed if the ownership group clears the way for a soccer-specific stadium.

In addition to Detroit, Garber has named Sacramento, St. Louis, San Diego, San Antonio and Austin as potential candidates for the four slots that would then bring MLS to its goal of 28 clubs.