A bill that is needed to secure city funding for an MLS stadium in St. Louis has been scrapped, casting more doubts over the proposal’s fate. (more…)
MLS Announces Agreements with TSN, TVA Sports
Coverage of the MLS in Canada is about to grow, as the league has announced media agreements with TSN and TVA Sports. (more…)
Rocco Commisso Finalizes Purchase of New York Cosmos
A change in majority ownership for the New York Cosmos is complete, as Rocco Commisso has finalized his investment in the franchise. (more…)
New for 2017: North Carolina Courage
North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik has followed through on his plan to acquire an NWSL franchise, as the North Carolina Courage are joining the league in 2017. (more…)
USL Conference Alignment Unveiled
The United Soccer League (USL) unveiled a two-conference lineup for the 2017 season, as the circuit will play with 30 teams and a 32-game schedule. (more…)
Safe Standing: American Soccer Stadiums Latest Trend
In traditional European football stadiums, a standing pen, or terrace, was always an option for the rabid fan. (more…)
NASL Makeover Continues: Bill Peterson Departs
The extreme makeover of the North American Soccer League (NASL) continues, as Commissioner Bill Peterson — who was invisible over the weekend when the league announced a provisional Division II status for 2017 — announces his departure. (more…)
Atlanta United to Launch Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 30
We have a Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening date, which will launch not with an Atlanta Falcons NFL game but with an Atlanta United MLS match on July 30, according to reps from the owner of both teams, Arthur M. Blank Group. (more…)
Malik: 2017 NASL Schedule Will Feature Eight Teams
Despite all the talk recently about the NASL adding two or three more teams for next seasons, North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik says no additional expansion teams are expected in the 2017 NASL schedule, with a eight-team circuit currently on the slate. (more…)
New York Cosmos Commits to 2017 NASL Campaign
Good news for the NASL: The New York Cosmos have committed to a 2017 campaign after the circuit was awarded provisional Division II status for the season. (more…)