With the Rams departing for Los Angeles and a billion-dollar downtown stadium on hold, the chances for a future St. Louis MLS team were boosted, as Commissioner Don Garber announced the league would immediately launch a stadium-planning effort. (more…)
Archive | MLS
New for 2016: San Antonio FC
We have the branding for the USL team playing out of Toyota Field this season and beyond, as Spurs Sports & Entertainment unveils San Antonio FC and associated marks for the 2016 season. (more…)
Will Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delays impact 2017 MLS season?
With team owner Arthur Blank announcing Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delays, the 2017 MLS season could be impacted by Atlanta United FC not able to play at home until June. (more…)
Beckham group now looks to Overtown MLS site
After several attempts to get the endeavor off the ground, David Beckham is moving closer to bringing an MLS squad to Miami. Beckham and his group, Miami Beckham United, have settled on the neighborhood of Overtown, with a nine-acre parcel in the southwest section of the area being eyed for a 25,000-seat facility. (more…)
David Beckham group dropping Little Havana stadium: reports
David Beckham and his investors are dropping a plan for a new MLS soccer stadium in Little Havana next to Marlins Park, according to a report from a local television station. (more…)
Populous to design new Minnesota United stadium
We have progress on a new Minnesota United stadium in St. Paul: the team has chosen Populous, architects of Sporting Park and the new Orlando City FC stadium, to design the new privately financed Midway facility, planned for a 2018 opening. (more…)
Leiweke: Miami MLS stadium deal in trouble
Tim Leiweke, the sports-business pro now heading up negotiations for a new Miami MLS stadium, says the project from the David Beckham investment group could collapse because six local homeowners are unwilling to sell their homes at a reasonable price. (more…)
New for 2016: Bethlehem Steel FC, Swope Park Rangers KC
We have two new United Soccer League teams to announce, both with MLS ties: Bethlehem Steel FC will be owned and operated by Philadelphia Union, while Sporting KC will own and operate Swope Park Rangers FC. That Philadelphia Union would be owning a new USL team in the Lehigh Valley isn’t news; the name is. […]
Minnesota United commits to new St. Paul stadium
In the end, St. Paul officials wanted it more than their Minneapolis counterparts, as Minnesota United FC today announced plans for an 18,000-seat stadium in St. Paul’s Midway area. (more…)
Miami MLS stadium plan developing
We have the first details about a potential Miami MLS stadium plan, as David Beckham’s investment group and the city of Miami are reviewing a draft stadium agreement. (more…)