With three very successful franchises (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver) and rising TV ratings, Canadian soccer is poised to overcome the Canadian Football League in terms of fan interest. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
New Leadership for Louisville City FC Stadium Effort
We have a new lead on the effort for a new Louisville City FC stadium, as the team’s board of directors appoint John Neace, a prominent local venture capitalist, as the club’s new chairman and operating manager. (more…)
Residents Polled on New San Diego MLS Stadium
Another sign that the investors are serious: Area soccer fans were polled on their feelings about a potential San Diego MLS stadium to be shared with the San Diego State University football program. (more…)
Minnesota United FC Season Ticket Sales Exceed 8,000
It’s been a month into the sales cycle, but so far a successful pitch for Minnesota United FC season ticket sales, as the team has hit the 8,000 mark for an inaugural 2017 season at TCF Bank Stadium. (more…)
NASL: We’re Undergoing an Evolution
Without directly addressing issues of franchise defections and financial issues, the North American Soccer League issued a statement acknowledging general issues with several teams, putting the emphasis on building for the future. (more…)
Ottawa Fury, Tampa Bay Rowdies Rumored for USL Shift in 2017
You can add the Tampa Bay Rowdies to the list of teams potentially moving from NASL to USL, as the future of the league could be significantly reshaped for the 2017 season and beyond. (more…)
Garber: Next Round of MLS Expansion Could Be Final Round
We could see the next round of MLS expansion to 28 teams be the last time the league expands, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. (more…)
Despite Losses, Ottawa Fury FC Looks to Return to NASL in 2017
Though the team is slated to lose money for the 2016 season, it sounds like talk of Ottawa Fury FC leaving NASL was premature, and the team looks to be returning to the circuit in 2017. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: August Edition
Our monthly look at MLS expansion is an interesting one, as steps are taken toward a new facility in Oklahoma City while owners in other cities — specifically, Sacramento — wonder whether it makes financial sense to spend $200 million on an expansion fee. (more…)
Atlanta Sets Mark for MLS Expansion Season Tickets
Atlanta United FC has set a mark for MLS expansion season tickets, according to the league, converting 22,000 of the 31,000 season ticket deposits to date for the team’s inaugural season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (more…)