With the formal announcement that there will be no Open play this year, the 2022 U.S. Open Cup format has been announced, with a record number of participating teams expected. (more…)
Rowdies extend Al Lang Stadium lease–but only for a year
The Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship) requested an extension of the Al Lang Stadium lease–but only for one season, as so much is up in the air with parent Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
Previewing Lower.com Field, new Columbus Crew home
Modern, dynamic and intimidating: That’s how Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko describes Lower.com Field, as the team preps for an opening on Saturday. (more…)
New Columbus Crew training center opens
It’s a season of changes for Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew: Not only are they moving into a new stadium, they’re also in a brand new training center. (more…)
Segal takes over after Houston Dynamo sale
It’s official: New York City real-estate developer Ted Segal is purchasing a majority share of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash (NWSL) and the lease to BBVA Stadium. (more…)
MLS DIII league officially unveiled
We are still waiting on all the details, but a new MLS DII league was officially unveiled by the league, made up of teams from USL Championship and USL League One, in addition to other independent origins. (more…)
Oakland Roots SC opener postponed due to bad turf
Saturday’s sellout home opener at Laney College Stadium was designed by Oakland Roots SC to be a celebration on a few levels–to mark Juneteenth and to mark the team’s first home game in USL Championship history. Instead, the game was postponed because of unplayable turf. (more…)
Proposed Fresno USL stadium faces obstacles
A proposed Fresno USL stadium is facing obstacles, as the city contemplates a proposal by Fuego FC ownership to buy the Selland Arena site and build a new soccer facility in the parking lot. (more…)
NWSL San Diego team unveiled
It’s official: we’ll see a NWSL San Diego team beginning play with the 2022 season, as the team originally slated for Sacramento makes the intra-state move. (more…)
USL W-League plans emerge
We’re seeing plans for a lower-division women’s league emerge, as United Soccer League is planning to roll out an eight-team pre-professional W-League for the 2022 season. (more…)