Though the coronavirus pandemic closed down construction work across the country, work continues at new FC Cincinnati, Austin FC and Columbus Crew SC MLS 2021 stadiums slated to open at some point during the season. (more…)
Union Omaha donates jersey sponsorships to local health orgs
USL League One’s Union Omaha hasn’t played a match, but it’s certainly making a mark in the soccer world in this time of coronavirus by donating jersey sponsorships to CHI Health and Nebraska Medicine, two local prominent health organizations. (more…)
USL eyes July resumption of 2020 season, may scrap U.S. Open Cup
We could see the USL Championship 2020 season resume and the USL League One schedule launch in July, with the possible elimination of the annual U.S. Open Cup competition. (more…)
Resumption of 2020 MLS season pushed past mid-May
We’re still operating in limbo, as league officials announce that the 2020 MLS season will not resume on May 10, as the target for live action will go beyond that original goal. (more…)
Nashville SC stadium still planned for 2022 opening
The opening of a Nashville SC stadium is still planned for 2022, according to CEO Ian Ayre, despite potential construction delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Layoffs hit pro soccer in wake of coronavirus
With the coronavirus pandemic basically shutting down American commerce, professional soccer teams and leagues are responding like much of the business community: laying off employees. (more…)
USL Championship/League One training moratorium extended
The existing moratorium on training for USL Championship and USL League One teams has been extended to Sunday, April 19. (more…)
How MLS teams deal with the coronavirus shutdown
With the coronavirus shutdown impacting professional soccer, MLS teams are responding in a variety of ways, while slowdowns in construction may affect stadiums opening in future seasons. (more…)
With new stadium ready to go, Louisville City FC feels pain of coronavirus shutdown
With Lynn Family Stadium ready to host its first matches, Louisville City FC has been especially hard hit by by delays to the USL Championship season due to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
New Raleigh stadium could attract tourists: Study
A proposed $1.9-billion mixed-use development in downtown Raleigh anchored by a USL Championship/NWSL stadium would attract new visitor activity to Wake County and would not compete with existing venues, according to a study released last week. (more…)