Following concerns that Phoenix Rising FC amassed the most points in league play with a boost from a San Diego Loyal forfeit, the team announced it would not host the USL Championship title game should it reach the finals. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Orlando City SC sale on tap? Depends on whom you ask
An Orlando City SC sale is the subject of many rumors and unattributed comments, with the team and/or its assets (a leading NWSL team and Exploria Stadium) maybe or maybe not being sold. Depends. (more…)
Three teams opt for MLS U-23 league, withdraw from USL Soccer
Three MLS-owned teams in USL Soccer–Philadelphia Union II, Portland Timbers 2 and Orlando City B–have withdrawn from USL Championship and League One to play in a new MLS U-23 league come 2022. (more…)
Never mind 2020–Forward Madison FC faces uncertainty in 2021
Shut out of Breese Stevens Field in 2020 by county health officials, Forward Madison FC may also be forced to play elsewhere in 2021 if Dane County doesn’t allow for group gatherings. (more…)
Leiwekes join Seattle Sounders ownership
Tod and Tara Leiweke have joined the Seattle Sounders ownership group, as the veterans of the local sporting scene add their expertise to the MLS mainstay. (more…)
Timely dollars from Minnesota United community grants
One relatively unnoticed aspect of Allianz Field development was a commitment by Minnesota United FC and Allianz Life to improve the local business community. Grants designed to achieve that goal are now providing that impact. (more…)
New site for Des Moines stadium pitched
With the acquisition of new property on the edge of downtown, a new Des Moines stadium for a USL Championship team and entertainment district is being pitched by the Krause Group. (more…)
Future of FC Tucson: Cloudy
The future of USL League One’s FC Tucson is up in the air, as owner Phoenix Rising FC is evaluating options for the team in 2021 and beyond. (more…)
Brazil’s Flamengo eying Las Vegas MLS team: reports
Brazil’s Flamengo is in talks to participate in a Las Vegas MLS team located at the Cashman Field site, according to a report in a Rio de Janeiro newspaper but not verified by local officials. (more…)
Picture clearer for St. Louis pro soccer
With the announcement of St. Louis City SC as the branding for the 2023 MLS expansion team and the reporting of Saint Louis City folding at the end of the 2020 USL Championship season, the future of St. Louis pro soccer became clearer. (more…)