A new Union Omaha stadium is set to anchor a $300-million, 18-acre downtown mixed-use project along Abbott Drive, with an opening planned for the 2026 USL League One season. (more…)
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José Bautista acquires USL’s Las Vegas Lights
Former MLB All-Star José Bautista is the new principal owner of USL Championship’s Las Vegas Lights FC, replacing former owner Bret Lashbrook as chairman and governor of the club ahead of the 2024 season kickoff. (more…)
OKC pitches higher budget, new location for new Energy FC stadium
Planning for a new Energy FC stadium has shifted to a new location, as the proposed budget has increased and the team is now looking at a site in Lower Bricktown that will allow for a larger budget featuring new TIF money. (more…)
U.S. Soccer Federation, MLS tussle over U.S. Open Cup
It is a battle for the heart of American soccer, as the U.S. Soccer Federation has denied a request from MLS to withdraw the participation of top-level clubs in U.S. Open Cup play and instead have the league represented by MLS NEXT Pro developmental squads. (more…)
Allianz Field development relaunched
This probably took a lot longer than anyone anticipated or desired, but the long-awaited Allianz Field redevelopment at the home of Minnesota United FC (MLS) is finally happening–and it’s punctuated by a three-story loon sculpture. (more…)
2024 USL Championship, League One lineups announced
The final lineups for 2024 USL Championship and USL League One play have been released with schedules, as both circuits will launch March 9 and finish the season on October 26. (more…)
New Milwaukee USL Championship stadium aims for 2026 opening
The planned new downtown Milwaukee USL Championship stadium is now envisioned as opening in 2026, as site development is already underway and the team is embarking on finalizing branding. UPDATED! (more…)
USL lands CBS Sports multiyear broadcast deal
We’ll see plenty of USL soccer on the CBS Sports networks, as USL Championship and USL League One matches are set for broadcast on the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network through the 2027 season. (more…)
New for 2024: CPKC Stadium
We have a naming-rights deal and some more information about the first purpose-built pro women’s soccer stadium in the world, as NWSL’s KC Current announced branding of CPKC Stadium under a 10-year agreement. (more…)
Tampa waterfront stadium pitched by Super League Tampa Bay
A temporary downtown Tampa waterfront stadium has been proposed by the new women’s Super League Tampa Bay team debuting in August 2024, with the owners working with Hillsborough County Public Schools on upgrades to an existing pitch. (more…)