A San Diego USL expansion bid was rejected by the league, as the proposed 1904 FC team and its plans for a $10-million popup stadium are in jeopardy after the collapse of the NASL. (more…)
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No Expedited NASL Lawsuit: Early Fall 2019 Trial Date Likely
We won’t see the NASL lawsuit against U.S. Soccer Federation and MLS over alleged antitrust until early fall 2019 at the earliest, as a U.S. federal judge scheduled the end of discovery for April 30, 2019. (more…)
Expedited Schedule Needed to Preserve 2019 NASL Season: Lawyers
An expedited court schedule is needed to preserve the potential of a 2019 NASL season, as the league seeks to force a scheduling meeting sometime this week in order to guarantee 2018 court date. (more…)
USSF: Thanks, But No Thanks to Commisso $500M NASL Revival Offer
The U.S. Soccer Federation has turned down a proposal to overhaul divisional sanctioning and more as part of New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso’s plan for an NASL revival. (more…)
Oakland Pro Soccer Continues to Seek Club for Oakland
Believing that the market is ripe for a professional club, Oakland Pro Soccer is continuing its push to bring a team to Oakland. (more…)
Don Garber: Promotion/Relegation Not Economically Viable in MLS
MLS commissioner Don Garber recently stated a common argument against promotion/relegation, a cause for some U.S. pro-soccer enthusiasts, pointing out it is not a viable economic option for the league. (more…)
NASL, USSF Case Moves to Discovery
A lawsuit alleging antitrust actions by United States Soccer Federation and MLS in denying the NASL Division II status for 2018 is now going to discovery in the Eastern District of New York. (more…)
Discussions Between Rocco Commisso, U.S. Soccer Stalled
Discussions between U.S. Soccer and New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso over his proposed $500-million investment in the NASL have stalled, with a Wednesday meeting between the two sides cancelled. (more…)
Canadian Premier League To Unveil Inaugural Lineup
After a meeting of potential ownership groups yesterday, it looks like the Canadian Premier League is set to announce an eight-team lineup for the 2019 season, including FC Edmonton. (more…)
Rocco Commisso Offers to Invest $500M in NASL–With Stipulations
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso has offered to invest $500 million in the NASL, if U.S. Soccer will agree to certain stipulations. (more…)