The team will announce the venue it will play in next month.
LA Coast and Rugby United New York to join Major League Rugby in 2019
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LA Coast and Rugby United New York to join Major League Rugby in 2019
Professional rugby will come to Los Angeles next year when LA Coast Rugby joins Major League Rugby, confirms espn.com
Both LA Coast Rugby and Rugby United New York will enter the league for the 2019 season, bringing the total number of teams in the year-old competition to nine.
"Rugby already has a significant following in LA," LA Coast Rugby co-founder Stuart Proctor told Reuters. "Our goal is to draw non-rugby fans to the sport. Our brand will reflect our fabulous surroundings, beaches, ocean, unparalleled climate, and diverse community we have here on the golden coast.
"We are hoping to draw on LA's rich entertainment industry for celebrity support.
"We have had ongoing dialog with strategic partners in New Zealand since March and we plan to integrate the modern fast-paced Kiwi rugby style into our rugby program," he concluded.
