More NASL expansion news: Rayo OKC, owned by La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and local businessman Sean Jones, will begin play at Miller Stadium in the league’s spring season. (more…)
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After first year, Jacksonville Armada plans for ’16
It was a strong debut season for the Jacksonville Armada, as the team drew good crowds at the beginning of the season to EverBank Field and then set a Community First Park attendance mark to conclude the 2015 campaign. (more…)
Malik buys NASL’s Carolina RailHawks
We have a new owner for the NASL’s Carolina RailHawks, as local entrepreneur Stephen Malik is buying the franchise from Traffic Sports USA. (more…)
Miami FC to play at FIU’s Ocean Bank Field
Miami FC, which is joining NASL in 2016, will play home matches at Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium, on the campus of Florida International University in University Park. (more…)
New for 2016: Bethlehem Steel FC, Swope Park Rangers KC
We have two new United Soccer League teams to announce, both with MLS ties: Bethlehem Steel FC will be owned and operated by Philadelphia Union, while Sporting KC will own and operate Swope Park Rangers FC. That Philadelphia Union would be owning a new USL team in the Lehigh Valley isn’t news; the name is. […]
Tim Leiweke joins Beckham MLS effort: Report
Tim Leiweke, a former president of AEG and one of the leaders of the sports-business industry in the last 30 years, has reportedly agreed to join David Beckham‘s investor group seeking to bring MLS and a new stadium to Miami. (more…)
Orlando City SC adding USL, NWSL teams
Two big moves by Orlando City SC for the 2016 season: the MLS franchise owners are adding United Soccer League (USL) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams for the coming year. (more…)
FC Dallas stadium upgrade plan unveiled
A $39-million FC Dallas stadium upgrade plan was unveiled today by the team, with Toyota Stadium additions that include the National Soccer Hall of Fame Museum, more than 100,000 square feet of renovated space, new locker rooms, premium seats and a private club. It’s unusual to see a major Hall of Fame inside a sporting […]
Hartford halts Dillon Stadium overhaul
A proposed Dillon Stadium overhaul for a Hartford NASL team have been halted after the city withdrew a proposed lease with Black Diamond Consulting Group after a newspaper report about debts and a felony conviction connected with ownership. (more…)
Rio Tinto Stadium solar array now online
Rio Tinto Stadium is now hosting the largest privately owned solar array in Utah, as the home of Real Salt Lake (RSL) and Real Monarchs (USL) sports a 2.02 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) system spread across several solar parking structures and rooftops. (more…)