We have the name of the new Los Angeles National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team launching in 2022: Angel City Football Club (ACFC), as the team announces additional investors. (more…)
CAAI pitched to research New Mexico United stadium site
The City of Albuquerque is recommending that Creative Arts Agency Icon (CAAI) should be hired to research the location of a New Mexico United stadium, as the USL Championship team continues to work on a permanent facility. (more…)
Phoenix Rising won’t host USL Championship title game
Following concerns that Phoenix Rising FC amassed the most points in league play with a boost from a San Diego Loyal forfeit, the team announced it would not host the USL Championship title game should it reach the finals. (more…)
Orlando City SC sale on tap? Depends on whom you ask
An Orlando City SC sale is the subject of many rumors and unattributed comments, with the team and/or its assets (a leading NWSL team and Exploria Stadium) maybe or maybe not being sold. Depends. (more…)
Three teams opt for MLS U-23 league, withdraw from USL Soccer
Three MLS-owned teams in USL Soccer–Philadelphia Union II, Portland Timbers 2 and Orlando City B–have withdrawn from USL Championship and League One to play in a new MLS U-23 league come 2022. (more…)
Never mind 2020–Forward Madison FC faces uncertainty in 2021
Shut out of Breese Stevens Field in 2020 by county health officials, Forward Madison FC may also be forced to play elsewhere in 2021 if Dane County doesn’t allow for group gatherings. (more…)
Leiwekes join Seattle Sounders ownership
Tod and Tara Leiweke have joined the Seattle Sounders ownership group, as the veterans of the local sporting scene add their expertise to the MLS mainstay. (more…)
Timely dollars from Minnesota United community grants
One relatively unnoticed aspect of Allianz Field development was a commitment by Minnesota United FC and Allianz Life to improve the local business community. Grants designed to achieve that goal are now providing that impact. (more…)
New site for Des Moines stadium pitched
With the acquisition of new property on the edge of downtown, a new Des Moines stadium for a USL Championship team and entertainment district is being pitched by the Krause Group. (more…)
Oakland Roots joins USL Championship
We have a notable addition to the 2021 USL Championship lineup, as established side Oakland Roots will be joining the league after making the leap from third division NISA. (more…)