Sporting Kansas City fans are experiencing upgraded videodisplay tech at Children’s Mercy Park, as the MLS team is partnering with Daktronics on high-resolution 10 mm LED technology to upgrade the north videoboard. (more…)
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New Sacramento Republic FC stadium pitched
With MLS efforts on hold, we have a plan for a new Sacramento Republic FC stadium in downtown Sacramento, using much of the prep work done when the city was a leader in the MLS expansion front. (more…)
In debut, Charlotte FC sets MLS attendance record
It was an amazing home debut for Charlotte FC, setting an all-time MLS attendance record Saturday night, with 74,479 fans in the stands at a renovated Bank of America Stadium. (more…)
Future MLS Expansion: February 2022
With talks continuing with Aston Villa owners and sports entrepreneurs Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris over an MLS Las Vegas expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber say the league will likely take a pause on new teams for the time being. (more…)
New for 2023: Centene Stadium
Centene Stadium will be home to St. Louis CITY SC when the MLS squad debuts in 2023, as the team and Centene Corporation announce naming rights for the new stadium. (more…)
MLS talks Vegas expansion with Edens and Sawiris
With there being little mystery about Las Vegas becoming MLS’s 30th market, it’s no surprise the league is in exclusive negotiations with Aston Villa owners and sports entrepreneurs Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris. (more…)
Previewing the big 2022 soccer business stories
After almost two years of operations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re on the cusp of a season approaching normalcy, with new and renovated stadiums opening in MLS, realignments in Division II and III men’s pro soccer and the continued growth in women’s soccer. Here are the four stories we’ll be following closely this year. (more…)
New RSL owners outline plans, including return to NWSL
New RSL owners David Blitzer and Ryan Smith outlined plans for Real Salt Lake and Rio Tinto Stadium, while also confirming a return of NWSL to Salt Lake City. (more…)
Mayor: We have a deal for new Inter Miami stadium, development
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Jorge Mas, managing owner of the MLS team, say they have a deal for a new Inter Miami FC stadium and associated development at the city-owned Melreese golf course. (more…)
MLS approves Real Salt Lake sale to David Blitzer and Smith Entertainment Group
After a drawn-out process, MLS’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of Real Salt Lake and the club’s associated properties, including Rio Tinto Stadium and Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), to David Blitzer and Ryan Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group (SEG). (more…)