Wesley Edens, an owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and the co-owner of Fortress Investment Group — a New York investment group that’s a major player in Florida real estate and development — is in talks with David Beckham’s investment group to arrange Miami MLS stadium financing. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Orlando City Honors Victims of Nightclub Shooting
It was a night of healing Saturday at Camping World Stadium, as the MLS match between Orlando City and the San Jose Earthquakes featured dedications and memorials to the 49 victims of nightclub shooting at Pulse. (more…)
FC Tucson Looking at Move to USL
Establishing the team on the pitch, the owners of FC Tucson are pricing out a move from the PDL to USL — and with a decent facility already in place in a community that’s embraced pro soccer, the move may be a smart one. (more…)
Will Copa Crowds Lead to Phoenix Soccer Growth?
Arizona United owner Kyle Eng says large crowds for Copa America matches at University of Phoenix Stadium bodes well for Phoenix soccer growth and a potential MLS franchise down the line. (more…)
Boise USL Team On the Horizon?
We could see a Boise USL team in 2018 or beyond, as the Portland Timbers could affiliate with an Idaho developmental squad if a new stadium and ownership group can be identified. (more…)
Orlando City SC To Honor Shooting Victims at Next Match
Orlando City SC will stop play in the 49th minute of this weekend’s match at Camping World Stadium to honor the 49 victims killed in the mass murder early Sunday morning at a Orlando gay nightclub. (more…)
Mass Transit in Play at New Minnesota United Stadium
As planning for the new Minnesota United stadium continues, St. Paul officials are already raising concerns about how fans will get to the new Midway-area facility. (more…)
Minnesota Legislature Approves New MLS Stadium Liquor License, Tax Breaks
A property-tax exemption and a liquor license were approved as part of the end-of-session legislation passed by the Minnesota Legislature, as Minnesota United FC received most of the tax relief team owners were seeking this year, paving the way for construction of the new MLS stadium to begin this summer. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: May Edition
If there’s any serious sport in the professional-soccer world past the game on the pitch, it’s plotting future MLS expansion. The last time we explored the issue FC Cincinnati had not played a single match, a proposal for a new downtown Detroit stadium had not been announced, and a new Miami stadium was a lock. […]
USL Makes First Move for Nashville Pro Soccer
The battle for Nashville pro soccer took a step forward today, as a group of area investors was awarded a USL expansion franchise, contingent on securing some sort of stadium deal for the 2018 season. (more…)