Morningstar Executive Chairman Joe Mansueto has purchased a controlling interest in Chicago Fire from Andrew Hauptman, continuing the effort to move the MLS team from Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium to Soldier Field. (more…)
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Chicago Fire Moving Forward with Soldier Field Lease Negotiations
Negotiations over Chicago Fire‘s potential use of Soldier Field are moving forward, as Chicago Park District commissioners authorized staff Wednesday to enter into discussions with the club. (more…)
Chicago Fire Closing in on Solider Field Agreement
Chicago Fire is reportedly closer to finalizing a deal to use Soldier Field, a move that would bring certainty to the club’s facility situation. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: September 2019 Edition
With reports that Sacramento will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, the discussion begins on the contenders for the next team to be awarded in the march toward a 30-team circuit. (more…)
Austin FC Stadium Groundbreaking Set for Monday
Austin FC will celebrate a milestone Monday, when a groundbreaking ceremony is held for its upcoming stadium. (more…)
RFK Stadium to be Demolished by 2021
Citing the high cost of keeping it standing, Washington, DC officials have announced that RFK Stadium–former home of D.C. United–will be demolished by 2021. (more…)
Columbus Crew Stadium Project Lands Key Approval
An important approval was granted for the Columbus Crew stadium project Tuesday, as a commission signed off on needed demolition work. (more…)
Still to be Finalized: St. Louis MLS Stadium Plan
Now that St. Louis has had its MLS expansion bid approved, club investors will turn their efforts toward finalizing a new stadium plan. (more…)
Matthew McConaughey Part of Expanded Austin FC Ownership Group
Two Oak Ventures, the parent company of MLS’s Austin FC, has announced an expanded ownership group, headlined by the addition of actor Matthew McConaughey. (more…)
New Nashville SC Stadium Renderings Unveiled; Cost Rises
Nashville SC has released new renderings of its stadium project, and confirmed that it will cover a cost increase of $50-$70 million. (more…)