DIII 2019 sanctioning should be interesting: USL Division III has submitted sanctioning paperwork to the U.S. Soccer Federation for at least 10 teams, and it could be joined by the independent NISA. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Did Austin Stadium Approval Kill San Antonio MLS Hopes?
With the Austin City Council approving the term sheet for a new MLS stadium in the city’s McKalla Place area, there are a few instances of collateral damage — and hopes of a San Antonio MLS team is one. (more…)
Miami MLS Stadium Lawsuit Tossed; Team Files Logos With USTPO
Lots of news coming from Miami, where a judge has tossed a lawsuit challenging a fall referendum on a proposed Miami MLS Stadium, and the team filed trademark registrations for new logos with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. (more…)
Fair Board: We Want to Reopen New Nashville MLS Stadium Deal
The board running The Fairgrounds Nashville is seeking to reopen the financial deal for the proposed new Nashville MLS stadium, saying they want to see changes to the $200,000 base rent paid annually by team owners for a 10-acre site slated for development. (more…)
Austin Approves McKalla Place Lease for New MLS Stadium
The Columbus Crew could be playing in Austin as soon as 2019, as the Austin City Council approved the term sheet for a McKalla Place land lease, clearing the way for Anthony Precourt to finance the $200 million MLS stadium. (more…)
On Eve of Austin MLS Vote, Mark Wahlberg Expresses Interest in Crew
Just the sort of thing you don’t want on the eve of a big vote: With the Austin City Council set to decide the fate of a proposed MLS stadium tomorrow, actor/used-car dealer Mark Wahlberg expressed interest in buying the Columbus Crew and preventing a move to Texas. (more…)
Why the Austin MLS Decision Matters
In one of the most-scrutinized negotiations in all of professional sports, the city of Austin and Precourt Sports Ventures continue to work on a lease for a new McKalla Place MLS stadium, with a decision expected this week. A lot is riding on the decision, both in Texas and the rest of the league. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: July 2018 Edition
Time changes all things, and that’s nowhere more obvious than in our July 2018 column on the next MLS expansion round. (more…)
Miami MLS Stadium Decision Postponed to Next Week
After a huge rally, hours of public testimony and plenty of anticipation, the Miami City Commission decided to put off a decision on whether to ask city voters to approve a proposed Miami MLS stadium at Melreese Country Club, with more negotiations scheduled. (more…)
Here’s Your First Look at New Miami Stadium Rendering
In anticipation of this week’s Miami City Commission meeting to discuss a proposed redevelopment of the city’s Melreese Country Club, David Beckham and his partners have released a new Miami stadium rendering and video flyover to show how the development would look. (more…)