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…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
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…)
Coleman, Abbott to meet over St. Paul MLS stadium
MLS President Mark Abbott is scheduled to meet with St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman about a potential new Minnesota United FC stadium in the city’s Midway area — a site pitched by Coleman as an alternative to a downtown Minneapolis location. (more…)
NASL: 17 teams by 2017?
With new Puerto Rico and Miami teams on tap for 2016, North American Soccer League (NASL) commissioner Bill Peterson says his circuit is on route to be at 17 teams by 2017. (more…)
Charlotte emerging as MLS city?
A grassroots movement to lure MLS to Charlotte may be leading to more serious talk, as meetings between Charlotte Independence ownership and MLS officials could lead to efforts toward a meaningful bid. (more…)
Krafts bring in Goldman Sachs on new Boston MLS stadium plan
Another sign a new Boston MLS stadium plan is closer to fruition: the Kraft family, which owns the New England Revolution and Gillette Stadium, has met with Goldman Sachs about financing. (more…)
D.C. United takes next steps toward new stadium
D.C. United is moving forward with planning on a new Buzzard Point stadium after hiring Populous to work on more detailed plans and polling potential season-ticket holders and sponsors on what they’d like to see in a new MLS facility. (more…)
Big weekend on MLS attendance front
It was a big weekend on the MLS attendance front, as teams drew 235,578 fans to 10 matches across the league. (more…)