There are heavy hitters expressing interest in investing in a new St. Louis MLS team, including local business and sports-industry leaders — and maybe former St. Louis Ram Chris Long. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
San Francisco Deltas on tap for 2017 NASL season?
Apparently nothing is final, but there is a group seeking to bring a new NASL team, the San Francisco Deltas, to Kezar Stadium for the 2017 season. (more…)
New for 2016: San Antonio FC
We have the branding for the USL team playing out of Toyota Field this season and beyond, as Spurs Sports & Entertainment unveils San Antonio FC and associated marks for the 2016 season. (more…)
2016 NASL season released
The 2016 NASL season schedule is out, as the circuit drops the Atlanta Silverbacks and San Antonio Scorpions for the year and adds Miami FC, Puerto Rico FC and Rayo OKC over the course of the spring and fall seasons. (more…)
New Louisville City FC stadium in works?
A new Louisville City FC stadium may be on the horizon, as Conventions, Sports & Leisure International has been commissioned to review funding options and locations for the USL franchise. (more…)
Changes on tap for Carolina RailHawks?
With a new owner comes inevitable changes, and new Carolina RailHawks owner Steve Malik is looking at several changes to the NASL franchise, including a potential rebranding, addition of a women’s team or move to a new downtown Raleigh stadium. (more…)
David Beckham group dropping Little Havana stadium: reports
David Beckham and his investors are dropping a plan for a new MLS soccer stadium in Little Havana next to Marlins Park, according to a report from a local television station. (more…)
Populous to design new Minnesota United stadium
We have progress on a new Minnesota United stadium in St. Paul: the team has chosen Populous, architects of Sporting Park and the new Orlando City FC stadium, to design the new privately financed Midway facility, planned for a 2018 opening. (more…)
Leiweke: Miami MLS stadium deal in trouble
Tim Leiweke, the sports-business pro now heading up negotiations for a new Miami MLS stadium, says the project from the David Beckham investment group could collapse because six local homeowners are unwilling to sell their homes at a reasonable price. (more…)
Minnesota United commits to new St. Paul stadium
In the end, St. Paul officials wanted it more than their Minneapolis counterparts, as Minnesota United FC today announced plans for an 18,000-seat stadium in St. Paul’s Midway area. (more…)