San Antonio Scorpions owner Gordon Hartman says he’s in talks with Mexican investors who could help finance a San Antonio MLS stadium, but local politics could impact any amount of city aid for the expansion of Toyota Field. (more…)
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Another prominent Miami politician pushes MLS stadium next to Marlins Park
Though David Beckham and his investors have made it clear they weren’t interested in building in Little Havana, another prominent Miami politician is pushing for a new MLS stadium next to Marlins Park. (more…)
MLSE: We want to make BMO Field soccer capital of North America
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) certainly is thinking big when it comes to the future of BMO Field: proposed renovations would allow the Toronto venue to host high-profile friendlies and tournament in addition to MLS play. (more…)
Vikings, Twins jockeying for Minnesota MLS franchise
The heavyweights are positioning for a bid on a Minnesota MLS franchise, and the two sides are anchored by the two leading players in the Twin Cities sports economy: the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
U.S. World Cup broadcast sets ratings records for ESPN, Univision
We’re still early in the competition, but we’re already seeing some records, as Sunday’s U.S. World Cup broadcast sets ratings records for ESPN and Univision, outperforming the NBA Finals and almost every World Series game. (more…)
MLS rejects Little Havana stadium site; Beckham looking at LA?
The future of an MLS expansion franchise in Miami has gone from done deal to question mark, with league officials rejecting a Little Havana site for a new stadium and David Beckham is reportedly looking at taking over the troubled Chivas USA franchise. (more…)
New D.C. United stadium renderings posted
We have some eye candy in the form of new D.C. United stadium renderings, as the team prepares for a June 26 hearing to help determine the future of the project. (more…)
Beckham MLS bid now seeking Plan C stadium solution
With the first two choices for a stadium site rejected by Miami and Miami-Dade County, those working on a David Beckham MLS bid are looking for a Plan C when it comes to a new-stadium location. (more…)
MountainStar Sports: We want expansion El Paso MLS team
We have another potential player for an MLS expansion franchise, as MountainStar Sports Group — the local group that brought Triple-A baseball to a new downtown ballpark this season — says it has had preliminary discussions with Major League Soccer regarding the possibility of adding an El Paso MLS team. (more…)
Miami rejects boat-slip site for new Beckham MLS stadium
A second waterfront site for a new David Beckham MLS stadium — this one a disused boat slip — has been rejected by Miami officials, putting the search for a stadium site back to square one. (more…)