Tonight’s MLS All-Star Game from Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers, may represent a turning point for the league as it attempts to continue momentum began by the World Cup. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2014
World Cup finale slated for perfect location: Maracana
Sunday’s World Cup final between Germany and Argentina will be played in Rio de Janeiro’s historic, iconic Maracana Stadium. Brazilians call it templo sagrado no país do futebol, or the “sacred temple in the land of football.” (more…)
The key to Germany’s World Cup success just may be Campo Bahia
With Germany reaching the World Cup semifinals, a key to the team’s success in Brazil may be an unorthodox approach to travel and logistics: Building a base camp in the center of the country, Campo Bahia. (more…)
In the limelight once more: Maracana
One lovely benefit of Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup: the billion-plus dollars spent on stadium upgrades included a renovation of Maracana, one of the most historic venues in soccer. (more…)
Work progresses on new University of Louisville soccer stadium
A year after a groundbreaking, work progresses on a new University of Louisville soccer stadium, Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium, set for a Aug. 29 opening. (more…)
Work begins on new Sacramento Republic FC stadium
It’s the beginning of the pro soccer era in Sacramento, as work as begun on a new $3-million Sacramento Republic FC stadium at the Cal Expo grounds. (more…)
MLS in 2014: Positive momentum
As we look at MLS in 2014, it’s clear that despite some clouds there’s plenty of momentum and a sense that the best is yet to come. (more…)