Billed as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic: Ron Burkle is dropping his acquisition of a Sacramento MLS expansion team once slated to launch play in 2022, leaving the city and league working to find a replacement. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Ohio looks at allowing 30 percent capacity at MLS games
FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew could be the beneficiaries of a decision by Gov. Mike DeWine allowing MLS stadiums to host fans up to 30 percent capacity when their seasons open in April and May. (more…)
Betsy Haugh new USL Director of Women’s Soccer Operations
Another veteran of Minor League Baseball joins the soccer world, as former Pulaski Yankees General Manager Betsy Haugh is the new Director of Women’s Soccer Operations for USL. (more…)
Fort Wayne moves forward on new soccer-centric development
A $150-million development at the North River area of Fort Wayne, featuring a new stadium for a US League One team, is in the initial stages of planning, according to Mayor Tom Henry. (more…)
2021 MLS season to launch April 17
After negotiations with the MLS Players Association that included a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, it was announced the 2021 MLS season would launch April 17. (more…)
Downtown Des Moines stadium part of 65-acre, $535M development
An Iowa investment group seeking a USL Championship team has unveiled a 65-acre, $535-million development anchored by a new downtown Des Moines stadium. (more…)
Monterey Bay FC plan includes major stadium renovation
A Monterey Bay FC USL Championship team plan calls for a beginning of play in 2022 and includes an extensive renovation to what has been a neglected stadium on the CSU Monterey Bay campus. (more…)
UWS, NISA to launch new pro women’s soccer league
The pro-am United Women’s Soccer (UWS) league is teaming up with National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) to launch a new pro women’s soccer league for the 2022 season. (more…)
New Chicago NISA team to play at SeatGeek Stadium
Professional men’s soccer is returning to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium, as Peter Wilt’s new Chicago NISA team will playing out of the former home of the Chicago Fire (MLS) and the current home of the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL). (more…)
New Greenville Triumph stadium in the works
A new Greenville Triumph stadium is in the works, as lead owner Joe Erwin has been talking with developers about a plan for a new facility to replace the team’s current home, Legacy Early College Field. (more…)