It’s been a year and a half in the making, but Canada Soccer has approved the long-discussed Canadian Premier League — and its first two members will be teams owned and managed by the Hamilton and Winnipeg Canadian Football League teams. (more…)
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Developer-Driven Battle Brewing Over San Diego SoccerCity Plan
Developers are funding the major opposition to the proposed San Diego SoccerCity plan, as different visions for the future of the Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium area and a new MLS stadium are playing out in public. (more…)
Sounders, Rainiers Reach Agreement on Tacoma USL Team, New Stadium
The MLS Seattle Sounders FC and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers baseball team will collaborate on a Tacoma USL team (replacing Seattle Sounders FC 2) and stadium adjacent to Cheney Stadium, with the Sounders running the player side and the Rainiers managing the business side. (more…)
Ilitch: We Support Detroit MLS Effort
Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Christopher Ilitch expressed approval for the Detroit MLS effort and a plan to build a new stadium downtown, concentrating five professional franchises in a relatively small footprint. (more…)
John Ingram Purchases Majority Stake in Nashville SC
John Ingram has purchased the majority stake in Nashville SC, effectively combining the efforts of the city’s upcoming USL franchise with its MLS expansion bid. (more…)
Phoenix Rising FC Retains Goldman Sachs for MLS Stadium Effort
Goldman Sachs could play a role in a proposed Phoenix Rising FC MLS stadium, as the firm has been retained as a structuring agent. (more…)
Al Lang Stadium Referendum Approved by Voters
A referendum in St. Petersburg ended with a favorable result for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, who received voter approval to continue their pursuit of an Al Lang Stadium expansion. (more…)
Voters to Weigh in on Al Lang Stadium Proposal
Another step toward an expansion of Al Lang Stadium could be taken today, as voters will decide whether to allow the Tampa Bay Rowdies to continue pursuing the plan. (more…)
With Dorchester Dead, Krafts Mull New England Revolution Stadium Locations
With negotiations over a proposed Dorchester MLS stadium dead, the Kraft family is contemplating New England Revolution stadium locations — but there are issues with potential Boston locations, never mind any regional sites. (more…)
Don’t Forget: We Track 2017 Pro Soccer Attendance
We don’t always remind folks that we track 2017 pro soccer attendance for MLS, NASL, NWSL and USL, so here we are. As a bonus: we’re reminding you after MLS notched its best week of the 2017 season. (more…)