At first glance, an early-season Football League Championship match between Fulham and Millwall at London’s historic Craven Cottage may have appeared to be just another early-season tilt in England’s competitive second division. But just off the pitch, in the owners’ box, it was reflective of a growing, but largely unknown, trend. Both team owners are […]
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Friendlies are big business: UMich receives $2.6M for Big House rent
The University of Michigan received $2.6 million from Relevent Sports for the Guinness International Champions Cup soccer match held at Michigan Stadium last month. (more…)
Mayor: No public funds for new Sacramento MLS stadium
The city can be “good partners” when it comes to a new Sacramento MLS stadium, but Mayor Kevin Johnson says Republic FC owners should expect no public funding of a new facility. (more…)
Tonight’s MLS All-Star Game may be turning point for league
Tonight’s MLS All-Star Game from Providence Park, home of the Portland Timbers, may represent a turning point for the league as it attempts to continue momentum began by the World Cup. (more…)
NBA’s Kings mull Sacramento Republic FC purchase
The Sacramento Kings (NBA) are in talks about a Sacramento Republic FC purchase, with a plan to raise the USL Pro team to MLS with a new downtown stadium. (more…)
Orlando soccer stadium site shifted, eminent-domain proceedings dropped
An Orlando soccer stadium site for MLS’s Orlando City FC will be shifted a block east, allowing the city to drop eminent-domain proceedings against a church not willing to give up their building at the price offered by the city. (more…)
Touring European clubs spice up summer soccer schedule
There’s a bounty of great soccer across the United States, as touring European clubs offer American fans some intriguing one-off match-ups, an international club tournament, and games played in venues across the country, including some of America’s most iconic stadiums. (more…)
Orlando City FC hits halfway point in season-ticket sales
Orlando City FC has already sold more than half the season tickets available for the team’s 2015 inaugural season at the Citrus Bowl, with team fortunes boosted by World Cup interest and some smart marketing. (more…)
Broward County laying down red carpet for Beckham MLS group
Mayor Barbara Sharief has asked all 31 communities in Broward County to identify potential sites for a new soccer stadium to be built by the David Beckham MLS group. (more…)
Findlay: Las Vegas could land MLS expansion team
After meeting with MLS officials, Justin Findlay says Las Vegas is in prime position to land an MLS expansion team if a new downtown stadium is built. (more…)