Despite little in the way of public announcements, managing partner Jason Levien says progress is being made on a new D.C. United stadium at Buzzard Point, but many pieces need to be assembled before construction actually begins. (more…)
Wilt: Indy Eleven will be back
With a proposal to renovate IUPUI’s Carroll Stadium dying when the Indiana General Assembly adjourned for the 2015 session, Indy Eleven GM Peter Wilt says the team will be back in 2016 to once again seek state funds. (more…)
Garber: MLS expansion looks past 24 teams
Commissioner Don Garber made clear what other league officials have been hinting at for months: growth via MLS expansion will almost certainly go past existing plans for 24 teams by 2018. (more…)
Local Houston Dynamo ownership still sought
AEG is still seeking local Houston Dynamo ownership, but there apparently is no buyer close to signing a deal, as the firm led by billionaire Phil Anschutz continues to operate at BBVA Compass Stadium. (more…)
After tumultuous offseason, Red Bulls soar
It was a terrible offseason for the New York Red Bulls, with the retirement of Thierry Henry, the hiring of Jesse Marsch as coach and the revamping of the roster. But the team has performed well both on the field and at the box office, and fan support is back. (more…)
Orlando City stadium funding victim of Florida politics
A political fight in the Florida Legislature could impact in $30 million in sales-tax-rebates for a new Orlando City stadium funding plan, but it’s not clear whether the money is actually essential to building the stadium. (more…)
Rio Tinto Stadium solar array to lead MLS
Your Earth Day news: A Rio Tinto Stadium solar array will be the largest in MLS and the largest privately owned solar system in Utah, providing 73 percent of Real Salt Lake’s total annual stadium power needs — the largest offset in North American professional sports. Auric Solar (Midvale, Utah) is overseeing the installation of […]
Galaxy unveils curved videoboard for StubHub Center
This is cutting edge: the largest LED video display for professional soccer, complete with a unique convex curvature — the only of its kind in pro soccer — will be installed by the LA Galaxy and Daktronics at StubHub Center in Carson, California. (more…)
Bright House to supply Orlando City SC stadium tech
Bright House Networks Enterprise Solutions is the exclusive telecommunications provider for the Orlando City SC’s new downtown Orlando stadium, providing Managed Stadium WiFi, Dedicated Internet Access, Hosted Voice, and High Definition Video services. (more…)
Marlins Park site back in play for Miami MLS stadium
A Marlins Park location is back in play for a Miami MLS stadium, as David Beckham and investors have reportedly decided to consider facility plans there. (more…)