It’s been a year and a half in the making, but Canada Soccer has approved the long-discussed Canadian Premier League — and its first two members will be teams owned and managed by the Hamilton and Winnipeg Canadian Football League teams. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Developer-Driven Battle Brewing Over San Diego SoccerCity Plan
Developers are funding the major opposition to the proposed San Diego SoccerCity plan, as different visions for the future of the Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium area and a new MLS stadium are playing out in public. (more…)
Sounders, Rainiers Reach Agreement on Tacoma USL Team, New Stadium
The MLS Seattle Sounders FC and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers baseball team will collaborate on a Tacoma USL team (replacing Seattle Sounders FC 2) and stadium adjacent to Cheney Stadium, with the Sounders running the player side and the Rainiers managing the business side. (more…)
No New Owner on Tap for NASL’s Jacksonville Armada
The NASL will retain its ownership of the Jacksonville Armada on an ongoing basis, as efforts to find a new local owner have so far been fallen short — at a time when the importance of Jacksonville to the circuit remain high. (more…)
Fresno USL Expansion Team is a Go
Another westward move by the United Soccer League, as league officials announce a new Fresno USL expansion team, though there are plenty of details to be worked out. (more…)
Ilitch: We Support Detroit MLS Effort
Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Christopher Ilitch expressed approval for the Detroit MLS effort and a plan to build a new stadium downtown, concentrating five professional franchises in a relatively small footprint. (more…)
Don’t Forget: We Track 2017 Pro Soccer Attendance
We don’t always remind folks that we track 2017 pro soccer attendance for MLS, NASL, NWSL and USL, so here we are. As a bonus: we’re reminding you after MLS notched its best week of the 2017 season. (more…)
Red Bull Arena Sensory Friendly Area Unveiled
It’s definitely a trend in the sports world: a Red Bull Arena sensory friendly area for families affected by autism was unveiled by the New York Red Bulls before tonight’s match. (more…)
Lexington Eyed as USL Division III Market
We’re still two years out from a new league launching, but the search for markets in one, as a USL D3 official tours Lexington, KY and Whitaker Bank Ballpark, home of the Lexington Legends (Low A; Sally League), as a potential USL Division III market. (more…)
Todd Boehly Could Join Miami Beckham United MLS bid
After months of pitches and meetings with potential investors, the Miami Beckham United MLS bid has some new life with the potential addition of financier Todd Boehly to the investment group. (more…)