Seattle Sounders FC set attendance records while playing in a football stadium. Sacramento Republic FC sells out a 20,000-seat municipal football bowl. And New York City FC is playing at Yankee Stadium next season. Are these events good or bad for American pro soccer? (more…)
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With no MLS, Cosmos to map future
With MLB Commissioner Don Garber making it abundantly clear that MLS has no interest in a third New York City-area team, New York Cosmos owners are facing a business future based on NASL membership. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC sells out Hughes Stadium for home opener
Talk about a strong debut: Sacramento Republic FC drew more than 20,000 fans to the team’s debut at Hughes Stadium. (more…)
New Atlanta MLS team off to strong start at box office
The new Atlanta MLS team, set to begin play in 2017, is already off to a strong start when it comes to season-ticket sales. (more…)
Florida official: Why are we building new soccer stadium and Atlanta isn’t?
Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards is asking why Atlanta’s Arthur Blank was awarded an MLS expansion franchise and playing in an NFL stadium, while Orlando was required to build a soccer stadium before it landed an MLS team. (more…)
Yankee Stadium to host New York City FC soccer: report
Despite objections from MLB officials, Yankee Stadium is poised to host New York City FC games beginning next season, as the MLS squad co-owned by the Yankees sets up camp for three years. (more…)
Miami-Dade Commissioners not enthusiastic about Beckham stadium plan
Though a David Beckham stadium plan wasn’t directly on the Miami-Dade County Commission agenda yesterday, a discussion of Port of Miami finances indicates some direct opposition from commissioners. (more…)
Blank: We expect MLS team in new Atlanta stadium
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank confirmed what many have assumed for months: that the next MLS expansion franchise will be playing at a new Atlanta stadium in 2017. Blank, founder of The Home Depot, has spearheaded development of a new downtown retractable-roof for his Falcons. With the project in the final design stages, now’s the […]
Rose Bowl soccer returns: Galaxy to host ManU
The venerable Rose Bowl will once again host international soccer when Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) hosts Manchester United this July. (more…)
Indy Eleven: NASL today, MLS tomorrow?
Indy Eleven hasn’t even played a single game, but already many see the team moving past the NASL and toward MLS in the coming decade. (more…)