A Miami MLS decision about whether David Beckham and investors build a new stadium next to Marlins Park could happen before the end of the year, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
MLS Premier League tourney in works?
Various news reports have an MLS Premier League tourney being discussed by officials, with the outlines of a deal to have the pair compete in a tournament past the current summer friendlies. (more…)
Hartman, San Antonio disagree on Toyota Field valuation
Negotiations between San Antonio Scorpions owner Gordon Hartman and city/county officials are stalled as the two side are far apart on a Toyota Field valuation. (more…)
St. Paul endorses new Minnesota United MLS stadium
The St. Paul City Council endorsed the notion of a new Minnesota United MLS stadium in the city’s Midway area yesterday — but with no financial backing and a list of demands that go way past professional soccer, the nonbinding resolution is sure to be meaningless in the long run. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC moves forward on new stadium, hires architect
Sacramento Republic FC took another step toward MLS with the announcement that HNTB would design a new downtown stadium should the team be awarded an expansion franchise down the line. (more…)
Louisville City FC: Build for USL, expand for MLS
Louisville City FC has been a big success in 2015 USL play, but team chairman Wayne Estopinal says it’s time for the city to look at a new stadium that could potentially be expanded for MLS play down the road. (more…)
Labor: Time to decide on Cosmos stadium plan
After more than three years of inaction, the head of New York State’s AFL-CIO is asking that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration decide on Belmont Track-area redevelopment that includes a New York Cosmos stadium plan. (more…)
New Atlanta United FC home: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
MLS expansion franchise Atlanta United FC will be playing in Mercedes-Benz Stadium beginning in 2017, as team owners announced the naming-rights and branding deal today. (more…)
Galaxy blueprint for future MLS matches?
With a sellout crowd, over 300 accredited journalists and a game broadcast viewed in 150 countries, league officials hope yesterday’s LA Galaxy/New York City FC match is a blueprint for future MLS matches. (more…)
New Minneapolis plan for Minnesota United FC stadium
We have a new plan for a new Minnesota United FC stadium in downtown Minneapolis, as Hennepin County officials are proposing the extension of a sales tax used to fund Target Field construction to acquire land for a new stadium. (more…)