With it looking like the soonest Sacramento Republic FC could enter MLS is 2020, some team leaders and followers say that things are great the way they are and too much emphasis has been placed on Major League Soccer. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Minnesota United FC to MLS in 2017
We have the final piece of the puzzle for the 2017 MLS season, as Minnesota United FC moves from the NASL to Major League Soccer and will play at TCF Bank Stadium until a new St. Paul stadium opens sometime in 2018. (more…)
Soccer is Booming in Detroit — But Who Will Benefit?
After years of hard work, Detroit City FC has created a thriving soccer community in the Motor City. But with an MLS group seeking a new downtown stadium and promoting the game on a much grander scale, can that sense of community be maintained? (more…)
High Bids Lead to Redesign of Toyota Stadium Upgrades
Renovations to Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas (MLS), are being scaled back after bids on the project came in seriously above projections. (more…)
New LA FC Ownership Management in Place
A new LA FC ownership managing-partnership structure is in place, as local businesspeople take control of the MLS franchise as it begins the road to a team on the field and a new stadium to host it. (more…)
Charlotte: We’re Ready for MLS
Charlotte business leaders say they’re ready to welcome MLS at an expanded Memorial Stadium, as recent well-attended friendlies at Bank of America Stadium shows the Queen City can support high-level pro soccer. (more…)
MLS Expansion Fee Could Rise to $200 Million
A future MLS expansion fee could rise to $200 million, as officials are clearly seeking to take advantage of interest from multiple groups seeking to enter the league in coming years. (more…)
USL 2017 Schedule Expands to 32 Games
The USL 2017 schedule will be expanded to 32 games from the existing 30, giving squads an extra home match and allow each team to play its conference opponents at least twice, one home and one away. (more…)
Good Weekend for U.S. Soccer Attendance
It was a good weekend for U.S. soccer attendance, as big-name friendlies attracted hundreds of thousands of fans to football stadiums, while MLS had one of the largest days of attendance since the season opener. (more…)
Detroit MLS Organizers: We’re Ready to Roll
Owners of a potential new Detroit MLS team say they’ll be ready to move forward with planning on a new downtown stadium, once more information about the expansion process comes from league leadership. (more…)