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…)
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Djorn Buchholz named first president of Louisville City FC
Djorn Buchholz, with 13 years of experience in MLS, USL and NASL team front offices, is the new president of Louisville City FC, which begins play next season. (more…)
Orlando City FC in 2014, Louisville City FC in 2015
When Orlando City FC enters MLS in 2015, its USL Pro franchise will move to Louisville, be owned by local investors, serve as an affiliate of the new MLS team and play under the Louisville City FC crest. (more…)
Sales-tax hike could fund new Sacramento Republic FC stadium
Sacramento County is looking at a one-eighth-cent sales-tax hike to pay for a variety of projects, including a potential new Sacramento Republic FC stadium. (more…)
Rapids debates future developmental team
With MLS teams looking to establish a developmental system after the MLS Reserve League ends this year, Colorado Rapids ownership is looking at working out a game plan for 2015 and beyond. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC on a roll with another sellout
With two sellouts in three games, Sacramento Republic FC is building a some serious momentum after a second sellout at Hughes Stadium in three matches. (more…)
Detroit City FC: First USL Pro, then MLS?
A hit at the National Premier Soccer League level, Detroit City FC owners are working on a move up to USL Pro and then potentially to MLS. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC preps for new stadium
Sacramento Republic FC will play its final game at its temporary home, Hughes Stadium, before moving to a new stadium at Cal Expo — another temporary venue. (more…)
USL Pro expands to St. Louis for 2015
Good news for Missouri soccer fans, as USL Pro expands to St. Louis for the 2015 season. “We are thrilled to welcome St. Louis into USL Pro,” USL CEO Alec Papadakis said in a statement. “St. Louis, more than any other U.S. city, has significantly contributed to the development and growth of American soccer on […]
Is success bad for American pro soccer?
Seattle Sounders FC set attendance records while playing in a football stadium. Sacramento Republic FC sells out a 20,000-seat municipal football bowl. And New York City FC is playing at Yankee Stadium next season. Are these events good or bad for American pro soccer? (more…)