We have the 23rd team in Major League Soccer, as Minnesota United FC will make the leap from NASL to MLS for the 2018 season, beating out Sacramento and Miami for the time being. (more…)
Indiana rejects new Indy Eleven stadium
A state Senate committee has rejected $82 million in state funding for a new Indy Eleven stadium, but went ahead with a lesser amount — $20 million — to renovate Carroll Stadium for the team. (more…)
Minneapolis MLS plans to be announced Wednesday
Minneapolis MLS plans will be announced Wednesday during an event hosted at Target Field, as a group headed by Minnesota United FC‘s Bill McGuire is expected to announce plans for an expansion team and potentially a new stadium. (more…)
New Earthquakes stadium opens with win, sellout
The San Jose Earthquakes opened Avaya Stadium perfectly according to script, winning 2-1 over the Chicago Fire before a capacity crowd of 18,000. (more…)
Garber: MLS expansion could exceed 24 teams
With strong interest from several ownership groups in an expansion team, MLS Commissioner Don Garber says his circuit is debating whether to move past 24 teams and operate a larger league. (more…)
NYC FC makes MLS Yankee Stadium debut
New York City FC made its MLS Yankee Stadium debut with a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution, before a robust crowd of 43,507. (more…)
If Minneapolis lands MLS, what becomes of Sacramento and Miami?
If Minnesota United FC does indeed land a 2018 MLS expansion franchise, that leaves Sacramento and Miami to battle for a final 24th MLS team — with two totally different sets of dynamics at play. (more…)
Minnesota MLS expansion franchise in works: reports
A Minnesota MLS expansion franchise with plenty of investor firepower is set to launch for the 2018 season, provided new stadium planning is completed, according to reports. (more…)
New York City FC, Orlando enter season on different tracks
MLS expansion teams New York City FC and Orlando City SC begin play tomorrow at the Citrus Bowl, but the two teams are heading in completely different directions for coming years. (more…)
New for 2015: MAPFRE Stadium
The first pro soccer-specific stadium will have a new name in 2015, as the Columbus Crew sold naming rights for Crew Stadium, resulting in MAPFRE Stadium for the coming MLS campaign. (more…)