NBA star Kevin Durant is now part of the Philadelphia Union ownership group as an investor and community partner after buying a 5 percent ownership stake in the club, with the option to purchase an additional 5 percent in the near future. (more…)
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Tonight’s SportsCenter special to cover return of sports
This should be worth watching: Tonight’s ESPN SportsCenter two-hour special will cover the return of sports in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, with MLS’s Don Garber set to join other sports-league leaders in the discussion. (more…)
USL League One season opener: July 18
We now have a target date for the USL League One season opener, as the league’s Board of Governors has approved a provisional July 18 start date. (more…)
NWSL, USL opens training fields for individuals, small groups
USL Championship, USL League One and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have opened training fields for individuals and limited group workouts, where local regulations permit. (more…)
First Financial Bank buys club naming rights at new FC Cincinnati stadium
First Financial Bank is the first naming-rights partner for FCC Cincinnati’s new West End Stadium, with First Financial Bank Club set for the facility’s east premium club space. (more…)
MLS opens training fields to players
MLS teams are being allowed on Wednesday to open outdoor team training fields for voluntary player workouts, but these players must still meet local social-distancing rules and participate under supervised circumstances. (more…)
USL Championship, League One seasons suspended; League Two season canceled
A suspension of USL Championship and USL League One 2020 season will continue past an original May 10 deadline, while the 2020 USL League Two season has been canceled. (more…)
Union Omaha donates jersey sponsorships to local health orgs
USL League One’s Union Omaha hasn’t played a match, but it’s certainly making a mark in the soccer world in this time of coronavirus by donating jersey sponsorships to CHI Health and Nebraska Medicine, two local prominent health organizations. (more…)
Richmond Kickers Unveil City Stadium Upgrades
The Richmond Kickers have unveiled upgrades to City Stadium ahead of the 2020 USL League One season, including new field lighting and more. (more…)
Tracking 2020 MLS, USL Championship Pro Soccer Attendance
With the launch of the season, we’ve begun tracking MLS and USL Championship pro soccer attendance for 2020, with NWSL and USL League One numbers arriving next month. (more…)