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 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…)
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…)
The temporary Fuego FC home until the team settles on a permanent home could be Fresno State Soccer Stadium, as the team negotiates with Fresno State over a multi-year lease. (more…)
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…)
Brad Estes is stepping down as Louisville Soccer Holdings president after launching and running Louisville City FC (USL Championship), Racing Louisville FC (NWSL) and Lynn Family Stadium. (more…)
We’re seeing changes in the CPL ownership groups, as the league takes over operations of FC Edmonton and Hamilton Sports Group (HSG) is created to manage Forge FC, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Tim Hortons Field. (more…)
As 2021 nears an end, MLS is seemingly closer to expansion than it’s been since March 2020. But there’s little mystery this time around, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber expressing a clear preference for Las Vegas. (more…)
After a move to Tacoma and a 2021 season that saw almost half the team’s yearly attendance registered in a Seattle match, NWSL’s OL Reign will be returning to the Emerald City and playing at Lumen Field, home to the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Seahawks. (more…)
Swayed by a $4 million stadium investment from the league, the Spokane Public Facilities District opted to lease a new stadium to the USL for a League One team over a bid from Brett Sports for a MLS Next Pro team. (more…)
