Atlanta United FC will begin the 2021 MLS campaign with Mercedes-Benz Stadium open to 100 percent capacity, according to team/facility owner AMB Sports and Entertainment. (more…)
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Synthetic turf on tap for Bank of America Stadium
When MLS expansion team Charlotte FC takes the field in 2022, Bank of America Stadium will sport a synthetic turf to accommodate the wear and tear of both professional football and soccer. (more…)
Future MLS expansion: April 2021
You know that things are getting back to normal on the economic and COVID-19 fronts when discussions of future MLS expansion emerge in league circles. So here’s the latest, as of the end of April. (more…)
New for 2021: TQL Stadium
We have a name for the new home of FC Cincinnati: TQL Stadium, the result of a naming-rights deal between the MLS team and a local freight brokerage firm. (more…)
2021 U.S. Open Cup competition postponed
With limited financial prospects and travel challenges, the U.S. Soccer’s Open Cup Committee decided to scrap a 2021 U.S. Open Cup competition and will look toward holding one later this year. (more…)
New for 2021: PayPal Park
We have a new name for the home of the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS), as the former Avaya Stadium is now PayPal Park after a new naming-rights deal. (more…)
Burkle drops Sacramento MLS expansion bid
Billed as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic: Ron Burkle is dropping his acquisition of a Sacramento MLS expansion team once slated to launch play in 2022, leaving the city and league working to find a replacement. (more…)
Ohio looks at allowing 30 percent capacity at MLS games
FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew could be the beneficiaries of a decision by Gov. Mike DeWine allowing MLS stadiums to host fans up to 30 percent capacity when their seasons open in April and May. (more…)
2021 MLS season to launch April 17
After negotiations with the MLS Players Association that included a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, it was announced the 2021 MLS season would launch April 17. (more…)
2021 MLS season to launch April 3-4
The 2021 MLS season is set to launch April 3-4 with an MLS is Back promo weekend, as teams are cleared to begin training on February 22. (more…)