A Phoenix Rising FC stadium plan calls for a “pop-up” USL facility that will eventually be replaced by a permanent MLS facility should the organization land an expansion franchise. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
SoccerCity MLS Proposal Unveiled by San Diego Investors
A SoccerCity MLS stadium proposal was unveiled today by San Diego investors, with a development featuring more than 2.4-million square feet of office space, 4,800 homes, two hotels and 800 student apartments would go up on the 166-acre Qualcomm Stadium site. (more…)
Done Deal: District Approves Audi Field
The D.C. Zoning Commission gave final approval to a new D.C. United stadium tonight, as work on the newly named Audi Field will give the MLS squad a replacement for RFK Stadium. (more…)
Banc of California Stadium LED Signage To Be Largest in MLS
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Panasonic are thinking big, as Banc of California Stadium LED signage is set to be the most extensive in all of MLS. (more…)
New D.C. United Stadium Up for Final Approval
We should see final approval for a new D.C. United stadium this week, as the D.C. Zoning Commission is expected to green-light the Buzzard Point MLS project on Thursday. (more…)
Ozdemir: Now or Never for Indianapolis MLS Team
For Indy Eleven owner Ersal Ozdemir, it’s now or never for an Indianapolis MLS team, as the window to land an expansion squad will be closing in coming years. (more…)
Mecklenburg County Goes Solo on Charlotte MLS Stadium Funding
Mecklenburg County will move ahead with Charlotte MLS stadium funding with speedway owner Marcus Smith, as the city of Charlotte will not contribute to $175 million in updates to Memorial Stadium. (more…)
Smith, Nagle Kiss and Make Up to Unite Behind Sacramento MLS Bid
Sacramento Republic FC founder Warren Smith and investor Kevin Nagle have patched their differences, leading to a united front behind a Sacramento MLS bid that now stands an excellent chance of succeeding. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: February Edition
With the submission of 12 bids for an MLS expansion franchise at the end of January, our handicapping of the horse race to land a team takes a different format. Here’s our monthly evaluation of the expansion process. (more…)
Mapping the NASL’s Future in 2017 and Beyond
The decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation to grant the NASL provisional Division II status for 2017 may have been a short-term clarification of where the league stands, but a lot more work remains when it comes to a long-term game plan. (more…)