The budget for a new Orlando MLS stadium has been boosted from $85 million to $115 million after the Florida Legislature approved an overhaul of its sales-tax rebates for sporting facilities. (more…)
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Mayor pitches alternative Miami waterfront site to Beckham group
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez is pitching David Beckham and investors on an alternative downtown Miami waterfront site just north of the Port of Miami site proposed for a new MLS stadium. (more…)
ESPN, Fox reportedly close to MLS broadcast deal
Though a contract has been in the works for months, reports indicate that ESPN and Fox are close to a new eight-year, $70-million MLS broadcast deal. (more…)
Ciao Telecom snares first Colorado Rapids jersey sponsorship
Ciao Telecom signed the first-ever Colorado Rapids jersey sponsorship, which puts the global telecommunications company’s logo on Rapids uniforms through 2018. (more…)
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…)