MLS could join the NBA in setting up shop this summer at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports and area soccer pitches, as teams could resume the 2020 MLS season in the House of Mouse this summer. (more…)
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Only four MLS teams open training camps
MLS cleared the opening of training facilities beginning yesterday, but only four teams actually did so–and illustrated the difficulties in launching play in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
First Financial Bank buys club naming rights at new FC Cincinnati stadium
First Financial Bank is the first naming-rights partner for FCC Cincinnati’s new West End Stadium, with First Financial Bank Club set for the facility’s east premium club space. (more…)
MLS opens training fields to players
MLS teams are being allowed on Wednesday to open outdoor team training fields for voluntary player workouts, but these players must still meet local social-distancing rules and participate under supervised circumstances. (more…)
Work continues on 2021 MLS stadiums
Though the coronavirus pandemic closed down construction work across the country, work continues at new FC Cincinnati, Austin FC and Columbus Crew SC MLS 2021 stadiums slated to open at some point during the season. (more…)
USL eyes July resumption of 2020 season, may scrap U.S. Open Cup
We could see the USL Championship 2020 season resume and the USL League One schedule launch in July, with the possible elimination of the annual U.S. Open Cup competition. (more…)
Resumption of 2020 MLS season pushed past mid-May
We’re still operating in limbo, as league officials announce that the 2020 MLS season will not resume on May 10, as the target for live action will go beyond that original goal. (more…)
Nashville SC stadium still planned for 2022 opening
The opening of a Nashville SC stadium is still planned for 2022, according to CEO Ian Ayre, despite potential construction delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Layoffs hit pro soccer in wake of coronavirus
With the coronavirus pandemic basically shutting down American commerce, professional soccer teams and leagues are responding like much of the business community: laying off employees. (more…)
How MLS teams deal with the coronavirus shutdown
With the coronavirus shutdown impacting professional soccer, MLS teams are responding in a variety of ways, while slowdowns in construction may affect stadiums opening in future seasons. (more…)