Sports teams social network My Team Zone raises $2.3M
Florida-based My Team Zone, Inc. a social network for youth sports teams, leagues, players, coaches and parents raised $2.3 million from private investors. Competitors include WePlay, which has raised $4.5 million in funding, Highschoolsports.net, Rivals.com , Eteamz, and Digitalsports.com.
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