Ciao Telecom signed the first-ever Colorado Rapids jersey sponsorship, which puts the global telecommunications company’s logo on Rapids uniforms through 2018. (more…)
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Miami-Dade mayors oppose new MLS waterfront stadium
Several Miami-Dade County mayors have come out in opposition to a new MLS stadium at the Port of Miami, arguing that shipping should be the emphasis on the waterfront instead of a David Beckham-backed facility. (more…)
Orlando, church debate value of land needed for new MLS stadium
A local church is seeking $35 million for a piece of land needed to build the new Orlando City stadium in the city’s Parramore district, despite an estimated valuation of $700,000. (more…)
Is success bad for American pro soccer?
Seattle Sounders FC set attendance records while playing in a football stadium. Sacramento Republic FC sells out a 20,000-seat municipal football bowl. And New York City FC is playing at Yankee Stadium next season. Are these events good or bad for American pro soccer? (more…)
Sounders still working on USL Pro team; home up in the air
Seattle Sounders FC part owner and general manager Adrian Hanauer says his team is close to fielding a USL Pro team in 2015, but the team’s home still needs to be determined. (more…)
With no MLS, Cosmos to map future
With MLB Commissioner Don Garber making it abundantly clear that MLS has no interest in a third New York City-area team, New York Cosmos owners are facing a business future based on NASL membership. (more…)
New Atlanta MLS team off to strong start at box office
The new Atlanta MLS team, set to begin play in 2017, is already off to a strong start when it comes to season-ticket sales. (more…)
Florida official: Why are we building new soccer stadium and Atlanta isn’t?
Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards is asking why Atlanta’s Arthur Blank was awarded an MLS expansion franchise and playing in an NFL stadium, while Orlando was required to build a soccer stadium before it landed an MLS team. (more…)
Yankee Stadium to host New York City FC soccer: report
Despite objections from MLB officials, Yankee Stadium is poised to host New York City FC games beginning next season, as the MLS squad co-owned by the Yankees sets up camp for three years. (more…)
Miami-Dade Commissioners not enthusiastic about Beckham stadium plan
Though a David Beckham stadium plan wasn’t directly on the Miami-Dade County Commission agenda yesterday, a discussion of Port of Miami finances indicates some direct opposition from commissioners. (more…)