A day after losing a bid in U.S. District Court for a preliminary injunction against a USSF demotion to Division III, North American Soccer League (NASL) owners announced they will move ahead with an appeal, asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse the decision. (more…)
NASL Lawsuit Fails to Retain Division II Status for 2018
The North American Soccer League (NASL) lost the first round of a legal fight against U.S. Soccer (USSF) to retain Division II status, as U.S. District Court Judge Margo Brodie denies the request for an immediate injunction based on antitrust claims — an injunction the league says is crucial to short-term survival. (more…)
Tweaks Made to Nashville MLS Stadium Deal
Changes have been made to the Nashville MLS stadium deal, as Nashville Metro mayor Megan Barry has announced modifications ahead of a key vote. (more…)
San Francisco Deltas Uncertain for 2018
After struggling to build fan support during their inaugural season, the San Francisco Deltas are facing questions about their status for 2018. (more…)
PSV Presidents Touts Potential for Austin MLS
During a recent gathering, Precourt Sports Ventures president Dave Greeley touted the potential of Austin as an MLS market. (more…)
Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium Back in Play — For USL Soccer
With the Charlotte MLS effort apparently dead, the idea of renovating Memorial Stadium for the USL’s Charlotte Independence — at a much more modest cost — is back under consideration. (more…)
New Downtown Detroit Stadium Scrapped; Ford Field Now Target MLS Facility
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert have pulled the plug on a new downtown Detroit stadium, and are instead joining forces with the Ford family to place an MLS expansion team in Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. (more…)
Councilman Pushes for Harder Vote Threshold for Nashville MLS Plan
With a pivotal vote approaching, legislation from a Nashville Metro councilmember could make it harder for a Nashville MLS stadium plan to pass. (more…)
Three Plans Pitched for Dillon Stadium Redevelopment
Three plans have been pitched as proposals to redevelop Dillon Stadium, a venue that is being eyed for Hartford professional soccer. (more…)
Seattle Sounders FC 2 Transitioning to Tacoma in 2018
Seattle Sounders FC 2 will make the transition to Tacoma in 2018, with the club slated to play its home matches at Cheney Stadium. (more…)