We’re seeing plans for a lower-division women’s league emerge, as United Soccer League is planning to roll out an eight-team pre-professional W-League for the 2022 season. (more…)
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Clearer plans emerge for MLS DIII circuit
With the 2022 season just around the corner, we’re seeing some clearer plans emerge for a sanctioned MLS DIII circuit that would serve a variety of purposes for Major League Soccer teams. (more…)
New Queensboro FC stadium plan unveiled
We have a plan for a new Queensboro FC stadium scheduled for a 2022 debut, as the USL Championship team will build the first soccer-specific facility in New York City history at York College of The City University of New York (CUNY). (more…)
Two new USL Championship stadiums on tap for 2021
With the season on the way, we have two new USL Championship stadiums debuting in coming months: Weidner Field (Colorado Springs Switchbacks) and a new Wild Horse Pass facility (Phoenix Rising FC), plus a renovated Memorial Stadium (Charlotte Independence). (more…)
Oakland Roots score with Marshawn Lynch as owner
USL Championship’s Oakland Roots scored some major media attention with the announcement that NFL star Marshawn Lynch has joined the team’s ownership group. (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…)
Betsy Haugh new USL Director of Women’s Soccer Operations
Another veteran of Minor League Baseball joins the soccer world, as former Pulaski Yankees General Manager Betsy Haugh is the new Director of Women’s Soccer Operations for USL. (more…)
Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project moves forward
A development accompanying a proposed Tidewater Landing soccer stadium in downtown Pawtucket (RI), intended for a USL Championship team, is moving forward after receiving financing plan approval from the state. (more…)
Downtown Des Moines stadium part of 65-acre, $535M development
An Iowa investment group seeking a USL Championship team has unveiled a 65-acre, $535-million development anchored by a new downtown Des Moines stadium. (more…)
Monterey Bay FC plan includes major stadium renovation
A Monterey Bay FC USL Championship team plan calls for a beginning of play in 2022 and includes an extensive renovation to what has been a neglected stadium on the CSU Monterey Bay campus. (more…)