With the emergence of two potential Las Vegas ownership groups and the launch of a Sin City stadium plan, MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond becomes a much more interesting horse race. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
City, Lights to Explore New Las Vegas MLS Stadium
The Las Vegas City Council next week will discuss a plan to finance and build a new Las Vegas MLS stadium as part of a larger mixed-use development on the current Cashman Field site. (more…)
Issues Raised With FC Cincinnati Stadium Funding
With a tight plan for public FC Cincinnati stadium funding, there’s a new debate over what happens should proceeds from a local hotel tax come up short. (more…)
The Other Side of Summer: MLS and Gentrification
A key component of new MLS stadium planning involves economic development as part of a larger project. When that economic growth does happen, we’re seeing the need for careful planning and a commitment to equity. #sportsbiz #soccerbiz #MLS
Handicapping MLS Expansion: May 2019 Edition
It’s been a slow month on the MLS expansion front, as league officials have turned their attention to addressing issues with current franchises, rather than focusing on the future. (more…)
Breese Stevens Field: A Model for USL Facilities?
The launch of USL Championship and USL League One in 2019 has created some interesting facilities challenges, as teams look to create a stadium identity. With Madison’s Breese Stevens Field, home of USL League One’s Forward Madison FC, there’s a clear model for both leagues to follow. (more…)
Chicago Fire to Pay $60.5M to Break SeatGeek Stadium Lease
The Chicago Fire will pay the Village of Bridgeview $60.5 million to break its SeatGeek Stadium lease, per a local report, paving the way for a move to Soldier Field in the short term — and a new home for the MLS team potentially down the road. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: April 2019 Edition
MLS expansion remains a hot topic, as Commissioner Don Garber teases the issue after last week’s league meetings and leaves open the possibility that the process may not end after 30 teams are in the fold. (more…)
Allianz Field: A State-of-the-Art Venue
With a cutting-edge design and one of the most intimate atmospheres in all of American soccer, Minnesota United opened Allianz Field on Saturday to wide acclaim, serving as a model for future MLS stadium development. (more…)
Unveiled: New FC Cincinnati MLS West End Stadium Renderings
We have updated renderings for the new FC Cincinnati MLS West End stadium set to open in 2021, as the team updates fans with a new look. (more…)