Nashville SC has already outgrown First Tennessee Park, at least for one game, as the season opener for the team has been moved to Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, because of strong fan interest. (more…)
Edwards Seeking Additional Investors for Tampa Bay Rowdies MLS Push
Owner Bill Edwards is seeking additional investors to bolster a potential Tampa Bay Rowdies MLS push — following the path of other USL teams seeking outside capital in an effort to reach the next level. (more…)
Las Vegas Lights FC, Nashville SC Host Successful MLS Exhibitions
A pair of USL expansion clubs celebrated milestones over the weekend, as both Nashville SC and Las Vegas Lights FC hosted MLS teams in exhibitions. (more…)
Carlos Cordeiro Named New U.S. Soccer Federation President
Carlos Cordeiro has been named the new president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, assuming the role after a final vote over the weekend. (more…)
Phoenix Rising Adds Advantage Sports Union To Ownership Group
Seeking to beef up its MLS bona fides, Phoenix Rising FC is adding European-based Advantage Sports Union, with experience in running French Premier Ligue 1 professional soccer team OGC Nice, to its ownership group. (more…)
Austin Chamber Backs City’s Columbus Crew SC Pursuit
The effort to bring Columbus Crew SC to Austin has gained a key supporter, as the Austin Chamber of Commerce is backing the city’s pursuit of the club. (more…)
Birmingham Legion FC to Play at Expanded UAB Stadium
When it launches for the 2019 USL season, Birmingham Legion FC will play its home games at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) expanded stadium. (more…)
County Hopes for February Decision on FC Cincinnati Expansion Bid
Hamilton County is seeking more certainty on the FC Cincinnati expansion bid, and is hoping MLS will make its decision by the end of February. (more…)
Focus of Austin MLS Stadium Site Search Shifts to Guerrero Park
In the ongoing search for an Austin MLS stadium site, there is an increasing focus on whether Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park should be used for the venue. (more…)
Atlanta United Juggernaut Expands to USL
One of the remarkable stories of 2017 in American soccer was the success of Atlanta United FC. In its very first season, the expansion club set MLS attendance records for a single game, a playoff game, and a full season. (more…)