We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #7: the San Diego SoccerCity proposal receives serious opposition in City Hall. (more…)
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New Oakland East Bay USL Team Pitched for 2021
A new Oakland East Bay USL team housed in a new 15,000-seat stadium is being pitched for the 2021 season by real estate entrepreneur Mark Hall, the latest potential addition for the Division II circuit. (more…)
New Switchbacks Stadium Pitched As Part of Larger Sports Complex
A venue for the City for Champions sports-tourism development in downtown Colorado Springs is back, and this time it includes a new 8,000-seat stadium for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL). (more…)
Best of 2017: #10, Phoenix Rising FC Explodes on Pro Soccer Scene
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #10: Phoenix Rising FC goes from a sport-scene afterthought to a hot ticket with a credible pitch for MLS status in the future. (more…)
Ohio AG Explores Lawsuit to Keep Crew in Columbus
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine may invoke a Art Modell-inspired law to prevent the move of the Columbus Crew (MLS) to Austin unless certain conditions are met. (more…)
No San Antonio MLS Lawsuit over “Unethical” Expansion Process
We won’t see a San Antonio MLS lawsuit over what Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff called a “unfair, unethical, and duplicitous” process, as Spurs Sports & Entertainment had requested the league not consider its application for the upcoming 2017 expansion round. (more…)
National Independent Soccer Association Debut Delayed
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) will not debut next spring, as only three groups have successfully submitted applications to be part of the startup circuit. (more…)
Bad News for NASL: Deltas, FC Edmonton Close Shop
This isn’t good news for the beleaguered NASL, as the San Francisco Deltas and FC Edmonton owners both announced today they were ceasing team operations immediately. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: November 2017
With Nashville approving a new stadium and Sacramento moving forward on a new facility, it would seem league officials will have an easier time sorting out the first round of MLS expansion, with an announcement set for December. Here’s our monthly handicapping on MLS expansion. (more…)
Gwinnett, Memphis Unveiled as New USL Markets
Memphis and Gwinnett (Ga.) were announced today as new USL markets, as the league adds two more teams playing out of Minor League Baseball ballparks. (more…)