As Tom Gores and Dan Gilbert continue their pursuit of a new Detroit MLS team and stadium, the best model to make pro soccer work in the Motor City may be right in their back yard – in the form of Detroit City FC. (more…)
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Independence: We’ll Pay $8M Toward Memorial Stadium Renovations
The owner of the Charlotte Independence has offered to pay $8 million toward the $24.8-million price tag for Memorial Stadium renovations, giving the USL club a spiffed-up, practically new home. (more…)
Political Standoff Stalls Minnesota United Stadium Construction
A political standoff between Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature is impacting the Minnesota United stadium construction timeline — but it’s still too early to know if a slight delay will impact the stadium’s opening date. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: June Edition
As we move closer to the end of the 2016 season, we also move closer to decisions on MLS expansion in coming seasons. Fans in multiple cities are eagerly awaiting any news of MLS expansion down the road, and plenty of financial plans are being prepared in anticipation of the circuit moving to 24 or […]
Orlando City SC Now Controls Stadium Land Parcel
The City of Orlando and Orlando City SC have finalized their agreement for the MLS team owner to buy 12.5 acres of the stadium land parcel for the new facility under construction. (more…)
Louisville City: Too Small for MLS, Too Big for USL?
Louisville City chairman Wayne Estopinal has an interesting problem: with attendance up and Louisville clearly a major market, a decision has to be made about staying at a USL-level operation or attempt to move up to MLS. (more…)
Padres Owner Among Potential San Diego MLS Leaders
Peter Seidler, an owner of the MLB San Diego Padres, is one of three prominent San Diegans who have expressed interest in owning a San Diego MLS team if a new stadium is built in the Mission Valley area. (more…)
How Could Stadium Issues Affect Atlanta United FC Debut Season?
The Atlanta United FC debut season could be affected by stadium issues, as the projected new home of the MLS squad and the Atlanta Falcons may not open until the beginning of the NFL season. (more…)
New Impact Practice Facility “Investment” in Montreal Soccer
A new Impact practice facility is a $16-million investment in the future of Montreal MLS soccer and not just an operating expense, says team president Joey Saputo. (more…)
Bayside Expo Center Emerges as Potential Site for New Revolution Stadium
After spending months searching for through Boston for an appropriate site for a new Revolution stadium, team ownership is looking at a location at the former Bayside Expo Center in Dorchester owned by the University of Massachusetts. (more…)