New Mexico United and the city are proposing a bonding plan for a new Albuquerque USL stadium, but there are plenty of specifics to be determined, including the need for additional private investment in the project. (more…)
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Potential New Mexico United stadium sites finalized
A consulting firm has identified two potential New Mexico United stadium sites in downtown Albuquerque, the first step in the long process of building a USL Championship facility that could cost $70 million. (more…)
Wilf family close on Orlando City SC purchase, adds DeVos family as limited partners
The Wilf family closed on its Orlando City SC purchase as well as other team assets while adding the DeVos family, owners of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, as limited partners. (more…)
Charlotte Independence debates move to USL League One
With changes in the ownership suite and a new home, Charlotte Independence management is looking at a self-delegation from USL Championship to USL League One. (more…)
Portland seeks more details on proposed USL League One stadium
A Portland (ME) City Council committee declined to approve a plan for a proposed USL League One stadium, instead asking for more information on exactly what the owners have in mind for renovations and a location. (more…)
Rowdies extend Al Lang Stadium lease–but only for a year
The Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship) requested an extension of the Al Lang Stadium lease–but only for one season, as so much is up in the air with parent Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
MLS DIII league officially unveiled
We are still waiting on all the details, but a new MLS DII league was officially unveiled by the league, made up of teams from USL Championship and USL League One, in addition to other independent origins. (more…)
Oakland Roots SC opener postponed due to bad turf
Saturday’s sellout home opener at Laney College Stadium was designed by Oakland Roots SC to be a celebration on a few levels–to mark Juneteenth and to mark the team’s first home game in USL Championship history. Instead, the game was postponed because of unplayable turf. (more…)
Proposed Fresno USL stadium faces obstacles
A proposed Fresno USL stadium is facing obstacles, as the city contemplates a proposal by Fuego FC ownership to buy the Selland Arena site and build a new soccer facility in the parking lot. (more…)
USL W-League plans emerge
We’re seeing plans for a lower-division women’s league emerge, as United Soccer League is planning to roll out an eight-team pre-professional W-League for the 2022 season. (more…)