Phoenix Rising FC appears to have made a strong impression on MLS deputy commissioner Mark Abbott, who met with the organization during a visit on Tuesday. (more…)
Beckham Group Close to Land Purchase for Miami MLS Stadium
Following the addition of new investment, David Beckham and his group are closer to purchasing a land parcel needed for a proposed Overtown MLS stadium (more…)
Timbers Pitch Providence Park Expansion to City
The Portland Timbers are continuing to pitch an expansion of Providence Park, and are taking their latest proposal to the city. (more…)
Add Baltimore, Birmingham to USL Expansion Candidates
Even though fees have gone up to a reported $5 million, we’re seeing eight USL expansion candidates emerge for coming years, with the latest two Baltimore and Birmingham. (more…)
Orange County SC Era Off to a Solid Start
In the early weeks of the USL season, Orange County SC is laying the groundwork for what it hopes is the successful beginning of a new era. (more…)
Orlando City Stadium to Host U.S. World Cup Qualifier
Orlando City Stadium is set to host a major event, as a World Cup qualifier featuring the U.S. men’s national team will be staged at the facility this fall. (more…)
Long-Rumored Canadian Premier League Unveiled
It’s been a year and a half in the making, but Canada Soccer has approved the long-discussed Canadian Premier League — and its first two members will be teams owned and managed by the Hamilton and Winnipeg Canadian Football League teams. (more…)
Developer-Driven Battle Brewing Over San Diego SoccerCity Plan
Developers are funding the major opposition to the proposed San Diego SoccerCity plan, as different visions for the future of the Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium area and a new MLS stadium are playing out in public. (more…)
Sounders, Rainiers Reach Agreement on Tacoma USL Team, New Stadium
The MLS Seattle Sounders FC and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers baseball team will collaborate on a Tacoma USL team (replacing Seattle Sounders FC 2) and stadium adjacent to Cheney Stadium, with the Sounders running the player side and the Rainiers managing the business side. (more…)
No New Owner on Tap for NASL’s Jacksonville Armada
The NASL will retain its ownership of the Jacksonville Armada on an ongoing basis, as efforts to find a new local owner have so far been fallen short — at a time when the importance of Jacksonville to the circuit remain high. (more…)