If Minnesota United FC does indeed land a 2018 MLS expansion franchise, that leaves Sacramento and Miami to battle for a final 24th MLS team — with two totally different sets of dynamics at play. (more…)
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Minnesota MLS expansion franchise in works: reports
A Minnesota MLS expansion franchise with plenty of investor firepower is set to launch for the 2018 season, provided new stadium planning is completed, according to reports. (more…)
New York City FC, Orlando enter season on different tracks
MLS expansion teams New York City FC and Orlando City SC begin play tomorrow at the Citrus Bowl, but the two teams are heading in completely different directions for coming years. (more…)
New for 2015: MAPFRE Stadium
The first pro soccer-specific stadium will have a new name in 2015, as the Columbus Crew sold naming rights for Crew Stadium, resulting in MAPFRE Stadium for the coming MLS campaign. (more…)
Orlando City SC sells out opener
The #FillTheBowl campaign was successful for Orlando City SC, as the team inaugural match against New York City FC is officially a sellout at the Citrus Bowl. (more…)
MLS shoots down Vegas stadium plan
MLS informed Las Vegas officials that an expansion bid for Sin City wouldn’t be accepted by the league, leaving Sacramento and Minnesota as prime candidates to land teams in 2017 and 2018. (more…)
Over 40K tickets sold for Orlando City SC debut
Talk about coming out of the gate strong: over 40,000 tickets have been sold for the March 8 Orlando City SC debut at the Citrus Bowl. (more…)
Could MLS work stoppage impact season?
With three weeks before the season opener, a potential MLS work stoppage from the MLS Players Union over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement contract could dampen enthusiasm for the season. (more…)
State funding for new Orlando City SC stadium at hand?
State funding for a new Orlando City SC stadium is at hand, but a debate over limited resources for Florida sports facilities is delaying a final decision. (more…)
49ers, Kings owners buy into Sacramento MLS bid
A Sacramento MLS bid received a huge boost with the announcement that San Francisco 49ers (NFL) and Sacramento Kings (NBA) owners were buying into the ownership group. (more…)