We have a new name for Banc of California Stadium, as the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and BMO announced a new naming rights partnership, resulting in BMO Stadium in use for 2023 and beyond. (more…)
USL Championship 2023 lineup unveiled
It looks like the break between United Soccer League (USL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) is complete, as USL Championship 2023 will feature 24 teams in two 12-team divisions. (more…)
USL W League unveils NorCal Division
Six expansion clubs–Academica SC, California Storm, Marin FC, The Olympic Club, Pleasanton RAGE and San Francisco Glens–will join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo to create the USL W League NorCal Division, set to debut in 2023. (more…)
Phoenix Rising FC stadium to be moved to east side of Phoenix
The power of modular design at work: After two seasons at Wild Horse Pass at the Gila River Indian Community, the Phoenix Rising FC stadium will be dismantled and moved to an East Phoenix location adjacent to the Phoenix Park ’n Swap. (more…)
NYC Mayor Adams unveils NYCFC MLS stadium plan
After years of false starts and failed plans, we may have a proposal from New York City Mayor Eric Adams that might actually succeed, calling for a new privately financed NYCFC MLS stadium and affordable housing project in the Willets Point community in Queens. (more…)
New for 2024: Rhode Island FC
We have the crest, colors and branding for the downtown Pawtucket team entering USL Championship in 2024: Rhode Island FC. (more…)
MLS, NWSL expansion update: November 2022
It’s been a few months since we reported on any movement regarding MLS expansion, but we have have some news on that front–and we’re adding to the expansion coverage with news about NWSL expansion as well. Welcome to your November 2022 expansion update. (more…)
USL, Real Central New Jersey talking League One/Super League commitments
Real Central New Jersey (RCNJ) is in talks with United Soccer League (USL) about moving its current pre-professional programs to the higher-level women’s USL Super League and a professional men’s team in USL League One. (more…)
Unveiled: New Pittsburgh Riverhounds practice facility with AHN
Big advance for the USL Championship team, as a new Pittsburgh Riverhounds practice facility and academy home was unveiled in partnership with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Health. (more…)
Minnesota Aurora looks to upgrade program in 2024
With the team committed to the pre-professional USL W League in 2023, leadership of Minnesota Aurora is planning a move to the professional ranks—NWSL or USL Super League—for 2024 and beyond. (more…)