Months after it declined to vote on a funding request, backers of a proposed MLS stadium in Charlotte are hoping to involve the city in the process. (more…)
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Marcus Smith Moving Forward with Charlotte MLS Bid
Despite the lack of city funding for a proposed stadium, Charlotte MLS expansion team backer Marcus Smith is submitting a bid to the league. (more…)
Charlotte MLS Backers Plot Next Step After City Backs Out
In the aftermath of a tumultuous Thursday, backers of an MLS expansion team in Charlotte must decide their next step. (more…)
Mecklenburg County Approves MLS Proposal, City Scraps Vote
In a vote on Thursday, Mecklenburg County approved a funding package for a proposed MLS stadium in Charlotte. However, the City of Charlotte separately announced that it is tabling the proposal. (more…)
Charlotte City Council Expected to Reject MLS Proposal
The proposal for an MLS stadium in Charlotte is expected to be rejected by the Charlotte City Council, as some members are expressing doubt about the plan. (more…)
Key Votes Ahead for Charlotte MLS Proposal
This week will include crucial votes for Charlotte‘s MLS proposal, as the city and county are expected to weigh in on the stadium’s funding model. (more…)
Charlotte MLS Stadium Proposal Revised
The proposal for an MLS stadium in Charlotte has been revised, with one of the biggest changes being a reduction in public funds. (more…)
Charlotte MLS Plan Calls for Memorial Stadium Demolition
As Charlotte puts together its MLS bid, the possibility of demolishing Memorial Stadium and an adjacent arena to make way for a new stadium is being discussed. (more…)
Best of 2016: #9, Charlotte Pushes for the MLS
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #9: Charlotte Pushes for the MLS. Charlotte has managed to catapult itself to the list of MLS expansion contenders, offering a solid market, increasing interest in soccer, […]
Memorial Stadium Renovation Plans on Hold
Talks for a proposed Memorial Stadium renovation are on hold, as Mecklenburg County wants to wait and see how Charlotte’s MLS expansion bid progresses. (more…)