Real Salt Lake owner Dell Loy Hansen will fund construction of a $18-million, 8,000-seat USL Pro Real Monarchs SLC stadium at the Utah State Fairpark, set to open for the 2016 season. (more…)
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United, Vikings continue work on Minneapolis MLS expansion team
The NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota United, a NASL team with ties to the Minnesota Twins ownership, continue their pursuit of a Minneapolis MLS expansion team, and the winner may depend on an unlikely ally: the Dark Clouds. (more…)
USL Pro team targeted for New Westminster faces community opposition
The Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) want to put a USL Pro team into New Westminster, British Columbia, and upgrade an existing ballpark for soccer, but local baseball organizers don’t want to lose a prime facility. (more…)
Real Salt Lake, FC Dallas exploring USL Pro affiliates for 2015
We could see more USL Pro affiliates for MLS teams in 2015, with Real Salt Lake looking to own a team and FC Dallas looking to affiliate with one. (more…)
NBA’s Kings mull Sacramento Republic FC purchase
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…)
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…)