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…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
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…)
Future MLS expansion: April 2021
You know that things are getting back to normal on the economic and COVID-19 fronts when discussions of future MLS expansion emerge in league circles. So here’s the latest, as of the end of April. (more…)
Two new USL Championship stadiums on tap for 2021
With the season on the way, we have two new USL Championship stadiums debuting in coming months: Weidner Field (Colorado Springs Switchbacks) and a new Wild Horse Pass facility (Phoenix Rising FC), plus a renovated Memorial Stadium (Charlotte Independence). (more…)
Burkle drops Sacramento MLS expansion bid
Billed as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic: Ron Burkle is dropping his acquisition of a Sacramento MLS expansion team once slated to launch play in 2022, leaving the city and league working to find a replacement. (more…)