Nashville pro soccer is once again under consideration, as both the NASL and USL have approached city officials about possible venues for expansion teams in coming years. (more…)
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FC Cincinnati Plans for Nippert Stadium USL Run
As the regular season approaches, FC Cincinnati has some big plans for this year and beyond, as the team begins what it hopes will be a long Nippert Stadium USL run. (more…)
New for 2017: Reno 1868 FC
After a months-long name the team contest, the Reno United Soccer League (USL) franchise has announced its new identity: the Reno 1868 FC. A name the team contest was held for nearly four months and received close to 3,000 submissions. Other names were considered—including Reno FC and Reno United—but Reno 1868, a nod to the […]
New for 2016: San Antonio FC
We have the branding for the USL team playing out of Toyota Field this season and beyond, as Spurs Sports & Entertainment unveils San Antonio FC and associated marks for the 2016 season. (more…)
New Louisville City FC stadium in works?
A new Louisville City FC stadium may be on the horizon, as Conventions, Sports & Leisure International has been commissioned to review funding options and locations for the USL franchise. (more…)
New for 2016: Bethlehem Steel FC, Swope Park Rangers KC
We have two new United Soccer League teams to announce, both with MLS ties: Bethlehem Steel FC will be owned and operated by Philadelphia Union, while Sporting KC will own and operate Swope Park Rangers FC. That Philadelphia Union would be owning a new USL team in the Lehigh Valley isn’t news; the name is. […]
Reno to USL for 2017
We covered this a few weeks ago, and now it’s official: Reno will host a United Soccer League (USL) team beginning in 2017 at Aces Ballpark, home of baseball’s Triple-A Reno Aces. (more…)
Hartman, San Antonio disagree on Toyota Field valuation
Negotiations between San Antonio Scorpions owner Gordon Hartman and city/county officials are stalled as the two side are far apart on a Toyota Field valuation. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC moves forward on new stadium, hires architect
Sacramento Republic FC took another step toward MLS with the announcement that HNTB would design a new downtown stadium should the team be awarded an expansion franchise down the line. (more…)
Austin Aztex scrambling on 2016 stadium plan
With financial limitations imposed by playing at a high-school football field, Austin Aztex owners say they’re looking to build their own temporary stadium for the 2016 USL season. (more…)