Sacramento Republic FC will be officially announced next Monday by league officials as an MLS expansion team, according to a report in the Sacramento Bee. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Will New St. Louis MLS Stadium Spur Downtown Development?
With a new MLS stadium slated for downtown St. Louis, the hope is that adding another venue within a mile of an NHL arena and an MLB ballpark will spur development of a sports-entertainment district. (more…)
2019 Awards of Distinction: Breese Stevens Field
As we near the end of the professional soccer season, Soccer Stadium Digest brings you our first-ever Awards of Distinction, highlighting the cutting edge in pro-soccer facilities. Launching our inaugural effort: Breese Stevens Field, home of USL League One’s Forward Madison FC. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: September 2019 Edition
With reports that Sacramento will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, the discussion begins on the contenders for the next team to be awarded in the march toward a 30-team circuit. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: August 2019 Edition
With today’s announcement that St. Louis will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, attention will quickly turn on contenders for the next two league slots. (more…)
MLS All-Star Week Launches in Orlando
It’s MLS All-Star Week, held this year at Orlando’s Exploria Stadium. There’s plenty on the docket in this annual celebration of the best and the brightest in MLS. (more…)
NISA Fall 2019 Competition Scheduled
After several weeks of social-media hints, the Division III National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced an eight-team lineup for a Fall 2019 showcase. The eight teams in the NISA Fall 2019 Competition: San Diego 1904 FC, Cal United Strikers FC (Fullerton), Atlanta SC, Philadelphia Fury, Stumptown Athletic (Charlotte), Miami FC, Los Angeles and Oakland Roots […]
New Home on Tap for Sky Blue FC
Last night over 5,000 fans showed up to cheer on the NWSL’s Sky Blue FC at Yurcak Field on the Rutgers University campus. But the future of the team lies in a better fan experience than what can be had at the limited facility, and Sky Blue FC is looking for a new home. (more…)
After World Cup, NWSL Poised for Breakthrough
Two numbers to note from last week’s attendance stats: 7,482 and 17,388. That’s the attendance of the two crowds attracted by MLS’s Chicago Fire and NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars to SeatGeek Stadium. (more…)
The Unanswered Questions in Amended SeatGeek Stadium Lease
With the details released on the Chicago Fire lease adjustments for SeatGeek Stadium, those seeking clarity on the future venue situation for the team may be a little disappointed, as the status for the 2020 season is still up in the air. (more…)