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…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
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…)
Clearer plans emerge for MLS DIII circuit
With the 2022 season just around the corner, we’re seeing some clearer plans emerge for a sanctioned MLS DIII circuit that would serve a variety of purposes for Major League Soccer teams. (more…)
Houston Dynamo sale in the works
We have another MLS-related sale in the works, as New York City real-estate developer Ted Segal is purchasing a majority share of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash (NWSL) and BBVA Stadium. (more…)
Orlando City SC sale in the works?
Reports have a Orlando City SC sale in the works, with the Wilf family–owners of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and a minority investor in Nashville SC–buying out majority owner Flávio Augusto da Silva. (more…)
On tap: high-profile NWSL investors
We have news of high-profile NWSL investors on tap, as the ownership groups of the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit have added big names like Alex Ovechkin and Aimee Garcia. (more…)
Debate over new downtown Spokane stadium continues
The long debate over a new Spokane stadium continues, as the Spokane Public Facilities District announces a deal for a downtown facility with the Spokane Public Schools. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to open MLS season at 100 percent capacity
Atlanta United FC will begin the 2021 MLS campaign with Mercedes-Benz Stadium open to 100 percent capacity, according to team/facility owner AMB Sports and Entertainment. (more…)
Synthetic turf on tap for Bank of America Stadium
When MLS expansion team Charlotte FC takes the field in 2022, Bank of America Stadium will sport a synthetic turf to accommodate the wear and tear of both professional football and soccer. (more…)