FC Cincinnati has shown a lot of skill in attracting large crowds to USL games at Nippert Stadium this season, but this week’s league meetings at the MLS All-Star Game highlighted many flaws in the team’s organization — or lack of one. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
In Midst of Successful 2016 Campaign, Planning for 2017 USL Season Underway
The United Soccer League 2016 season has gone amazingly well, but with the annual league Summer Meetings set to begin today in San Jose, planning for the 2017 USL season is already well underway. (more…)
St. Louis MLS Ownership Group Still in Formative Stages
Despite the apparent league eagerness for a St. Louis MLS team, a firm ownership group still needs to be finalized — but there’s the chance the group could include former St. Louis Rams players. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: July Edition
Our monthly look at MLS expansion shows cities on the rise — Charlotte, Cincinnati — and some cities where a new stadium has been unexpectedly challenging — yeah, we’re looking at you, Miami. (more…)
Decision on USL Division 2 Status Expected Soon
League president Jake Edwards says that a US Soccer’s decision on USL’s application to move from Division 3 to Division 2 should come in the next month — a decision that will affect multiple teams both in the USL, but potentially also the NASL. (more…)
Strikers Leaving Lockhart Stadium for Central Broward Stadium
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers are leaving Lockhart Stadium for Central Broward Stadium at the end of July, as uncertainty over the 57-year-old facility forces the NASL team to pull the trigger on a move. (more…)
Minnesota United Stadium Plan Moves Forward
A Minnesota United stadium plan that would have a new MLS facility as centerpiece of a 34.4-acre “superblock” at Snelling and University in St. Paul has received an important approval from the St. Paul Planning Commission. (more…)
Can Passion for Soccer Scale in Detroit?
As Tom Gores and Dan Gilbert continue their pursuit of a new Detroit MLS team and stadium, the best model to make pro soccer work in the Motor City may be right in their back yard – in the form of Detroit City FC. (more…)
Independence: We’ll Pay $8M Toward Memorial Stadium Renovations
The owner of the Charlotte Independence has offered to pay $8 million toward the $24.8-million price tag for Memorial Stadium renovations, giving the USL club a spiffed-up, practically new home. (more…)
Political Standoff Stalls Minnesota United Stadium Construction
A political standoff between Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature is impacting the Minnesota United stadium construction timeline — but it’s still too early to know if a slight delay will impact the stadium’s opening date. (more…)