An Orlando City SC sale is the subject of many rumors and unattributed comments, with the team and/or its assets (a leading NWSL team and Exploria Stadium) maybe or maybe not being sold. Depends. (more…)
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Three teams opt for MLS U-23 league, withdraw from USL Soccer
Three MLS-owned teams in USL Soccer–Philadelphia Union II, Portland Timbers 2 and Orlando City B–have withdrawn from USL Championship and League One to play in a new MLS U-23 league come 2022. (more…)
Leiwekes join Seattle Sounders ownership
Tod and Tara Leiweke have joined the Seattle Sounders ownership group, as the veterans of the local sporting scene add their expertise to the MLS mainstay. (more…)
Timely dollars from Minnesota United community grants
One relatively unnoticed aspect of Allianz Field development was a commitment by Minnesota United FC and Allianz Life to improve the local business community. Grants designed to achieve that goal are now providing that impact. (more…)
Impact upgrades Saputo Stadium WiFi
Mo data, mo data: The Montreal Impact is partnering with vendor Hewlett Packard Enterprise to upgrade Saputo Stadium WiFi with a new high-performance Aruba network. (more…)
Brazil’s Flamengo eying Las Vegas MLS team: reports
Brazil’s Flamengo is in talks to participate in a Las Vegas MLS team located at the Cashman Field site, according to a report in a Rio de Janeiro newspaper but not verified by local officials. (more…)
Picture clearer for St. Louis pro soccer
With the announcement of St. Louis City SC as the branding for the 2023 MLS expansion team and the reporting of Saint Louis City folding at the end of the 2020 USL Championship season, the future of St. Louis pro soccer became clearer. (more…)
MLS teams tackle a fan-free experience
As many teams are now tackling an MLS fan-free experience, there are significantly different approaches to game day presentations, as teams work with local officials to ensure safety for all involved. (more…)
MLS teams prep COVID-19 management plans; will they fly?
With MLS moving to home-stadium play on Wednesday, MLS Commissioner Don Garber says teams will be free to explore COVID-19 management plans to put fans in the stands. But will they fly with local officials? (more…)
West End Stadium connects with Cincinnati via premium spaces
West End Stadium, the new, progressive purpose-built home to Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati (FCC), will debut in early 2021 with a first-of-its-kind illuminating façade and an unrivaled matchday experience for Cincinnati. Designed by Populous, West End Stadium captures the energy of fans to create a world-class soccer atmosphere. (more…)