After some uncertainty, Ottawa Fury FC announced Friday that it will receive sanctioning to play in USL Championship next season, pending FIFA approval. (more…)
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Louisville City FC Stadium Financing Closes
New Louisville City FC stadium financing has closed, with the club announcing $50 million in funding for the soccer-specific stadium that will open in 2020. Syndicated by Fifth Third Bank, this $50 million financing paves the way for the 11,300-seat anchor in the 35-acre Butchertown Development District. (more…)
Best of 2018, #7: Nashville MLS Stadium Plans Finalized
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #7: Nashville MLS stadium plans are finalized. (more…)
Best of 2018, #8: New Louisville City FC Stadium Plan Makes Progress
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: Planning for a new Louisville City FC stadium makes strides. (more…)
Ottawa Fury FC Sanctioning Dispute Now Before CAS
The Ottawa Fury FC sanctioning dispute is now before the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), as the club announced Wednesday it is seeking relief. (more…)
Atlanta United 2 Shifts Home Games to Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State’s Fifth Third Bank Stadium will be the new home of the USL’s Atlanta United 2, as the team will shift the home pitch from Gwinnett County’s Coolray Field. (more…)
Ottawa Fury FC’s 2019 Season in Doubt After CONCACAF Ruling
A ruling by CONCACAF has put Ottawa Fury FC‘s 2019 season in doubt, as the confederation will not sanction the club’s planned participation in USL Championship. (more…)
Hartford Athletic Crest Unveiled
Ahead of the club’s inaugural 2019 USL Championship season, the expansion Hartford Athletic is unveiling its crest. (more…)
Louisville Officials Have Contacted MLS About Potential Louisville MLS Expansion
To get a better sense of how it could be a viable candidate down the road, Louisville, KY officials have been in contact with MLS about future expansion. (more…)
In Memoriam: Wayne Estopinal
Wayne Estopinal, who brought the USL to Kentucky in the form of Louisville City FC, was killed in a plane accident yesterday in southern Indiana. He was 63. (more…)