MLS made its plans for Austin official on Tuesday, announcing that Austin FC will begin play in 2021 as the league’s 27th club. (more…)
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Key Dates to Watch in the 2019 MLS Season
With last week’s unveiling of its schedule, MLS provided another sign of a busy 2019 season on the stadium front. (more…)
Nashville MLS Stadium Bond Sale Finalized
A Nashville MLS stadium bond sale moved forward Thursday, when the Nashville Sports Authority voted to finalize the sale of $225 million in revenue bonds. (more…)
Questions Arise About Austin MLS Stadium Petition
Since it was filed last week, questions have been raised about an Austin MLS stadium petition–including when it could reach the ballot, and whether it affects a signed agreement. (more…)
Indy Eleven Unveil Eleven Park Stadium, Development Proposal
Indy Eleven is launching another push for a new stadium, this time pitching a new 20,000-seat venue as part of the proposed Eleven Park development. (more…)
Duffy: No Rush on NWSL Expansion
There will be no immediate NWSL expansion, as league managing director Amanda Duffy recently indicated that the circuit will not rush that process. (more…)
MLS Stadiums Oldest to Newest: Updated for 2019
Note: Portions of this story were originally written in 2018. The 2019 MLS season will bring a shakeup to the league’s slate of venues, with stadiums on opposite ends of the age spectrum hosting their first MLS matches. (more…)
New Columbus Crew Investor-Operator Group Introduced
Wednesday marked a turning point for Columbus Crew SC, as a new investor-operator group backed by the Haslam and Edwards families was introduced. (more…)
Austin FC Announcement Slated for January 15
It appears that Austin FC will be unveiled by MLS next week, as a major announcement concerning the prospective club is scheduled for January 15. (more…)
Chicago USL Stadium Removed from Lincoln Yards Plan
With the concept rejected by 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, Sterling Bay will remove a Chicago USL stadium plan from its Lincoln Yards proposal. (more…)