The owner of the Charlotte Independence has offered to pay $8 million toward the $24.8-million price tag for Memorial Stadium renovations, giving the USL club a spiffed-up, practically new home. (more…)
Political Standoff Stalls Minnesota United Stadium Construction
A political standoff between Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature is impacting the Minnesota United stadium construction timeline — but it’s still too early to know if a slight delay will impact the stadium’s opening date. (more…)
Is Future of NASL in the Wild West?
With three new teams this season and another one on the way for 2017, the future of the NASL is one where there are plenty of challenges in the next few seasons establishing a stable lineup. (more…)
New for 2018: Nashville FC
The USL will have another expansion team in 2018, as Nashville FC was unveiled Friday, using the logo and color scheme of the current National Premier Soccer League team — but no word on a potential new home for the franchise. (more…)
Independence to Propose Memorial Stadium Overhaul
Officials in Mecklenburg County will consider a proposal from the Charlotte Independence to renovate historic Memorial Stadium into a modern soccer facility. (more…)
The British Are Coming! Premier League Pre-Season Coming to the United States
American soccer fans, fresh from the passion of the Copa America Centenario, and excited by the Euro 2016 knockout rounds, can continue the feeling by catching some EPL training games in person this summer. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: June Edition
As we move closer to the end of the 2016 season, we also move closer to decisions on MLS expansion in coming seasons. Fans in multiple cities are eagerly awaiting any news of MLS expansion down the road, and plenty of financial plans are being prepared in anticipation of the circuit moving to 24 or […]
Orlando City SC Now Controls Stadium Land Parcel
The City of Orlando and Orlando City SC have finalized their agreement for the MLS team owner to buy 12.5 acres of the stadium land parcel for the new facility under construction. (more…)
Louisville City: Too Small for MLS, Too Big for USL?
Louisville City chairman Wayne Estopinal has an interesting problem: with attendance up and Louisville clearly a major market, a decision has to be made about staying at a USL-level operation or attempt to move up to MLS. (more…)
Puerto Rico FC Debut on Tap Saturday
With the beginning of the NASL fall season this weekend, the much-anticipated Puerto Rico FC debut will take place at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, against Indy Eleven. (more…)