The National Women’s Soccer League will play a 25-game NWSL Challenge Cup tournament at Utah’s Zions Bank Stadium and Rio Tinto Stadium in lieu of a regular season for the nine teams in the circuit. (more…)
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NWSL, USL opens training fields for individuals, small groups
USL Championship, USL League One and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have opened training fields for individuals and limited group workouts, where local regulations permit. (more…)
New Raleigh stadium could attract tourists: Study
A proposed $1.9-billion mixed-use development in downtown Raleigh anchored by a USL Championship/NWSL stadium would attract new visitor activity to Wake County and would not compete with existing venues, according to a study released last week. (more…)
Timbers, Thorns To Pay Game-Day Staff Despite Cancelations
Portland Timbers (MLS) and Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) ownership has unveiled a series of initiatives to assist those impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, including a pledge to cover wages for game-day staff affected by match cancelations. (more…)
Lynn Family Stadium Construction Complete
Louisville City FC accepted the keys to Lynn Family Stadium Tuesday, marking the end of construction on the new soccer-specific venue. (more…)
Tacoma Soccer Stadium LOI Approved by City Council
The Tacoma City Council approved a nonbinding letter of intent (LOI) for a proposed soccer stadium Tuesday, advancing a framework for funding the project. (more…)
Lisa Baird Named NWSL Commissioner
Lisa Baird has been named commissioner of the NWSL, as the league fills the leadership post ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Louisville NWSL Training Facility Plan Pitched
Plans to construct a training facility for Louisville’s upcoming NWSL team are being pitched, with club officials seeking to build it at a local park. (more…)
SeatGeek Stadium to Host College Football Game in October
SeatGeek Stadium will host a college football game this fall, as Northern Illinois will square off against BYU at the suburban Chicago venue on October 24. (more…)
Preliminary Funding Framework for Tacoma Soccer Stadium Emerges
A not yet signed, nonbinding letter of intent provides a look at a potential new Tacoma soccer stadium funding model, showing a possible public-private partnership. (more…)