With Charlotte scheduled to land the circuit’s 30th franchise, MLS expansion talks may take a break in the beginning of 2020—though Las Vegas and Phoenix are reportedly still in serious contention should the league expand to 32 teams. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Miami FC Buys Ottawa Fury Rights, Joins USL Championship
Former NASL squad Miami FC has purchased USL Championship franchise rights from Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), with the team planning to resume play at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami for the 2020 season. (more…)
Planning Extended on Potential New Las Vegas MLS Stadium
A plan to convert the Cashman Field area into a mixed-use development featuring a new Las Vegas MLS stadium is still in the planning phases, with a two-month extension now in effect. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: November 2019 Edition
There is now little doubt about the next MLS expansion round, as Commissioner Don Garber announces Charlotte as the leader to land the circuit’s 30th franchise, with Las Vegas and Phoenix still in serious contention. (more…)
Designing New West End Stadium for FC Cincinnati: High Energy, Neighborhood Integration
With the design of a new West End stadium, FC Cincinnati and its design team are seeking to bridge different aspects of a challenging site, while also providing a high-energy home for the MLS team. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: October 2019 Edition
With the announcement that Sacramento will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, discussion continues on the contenders for the next team to be awarded in the march toward a 30-team circuit. (more…)
Report: Sacramento Officially in Line For MLS Expansion Team
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…)
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…)