We have progress on a new Minnesota United stadium in St. Paul: the team has chosen Populous, architects of Sporting Park and the new Orlando City FC stadium, to design the new privately financed Midway facility, planned for a 2018 opening. (more…)
NASL adds Rayo OKC for 2016
More NASL expansion news: Rayo OKC, owned by La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and local businessman Sean Jones, will begin play at Miller Stadium in the league’s spring season. (more…)
Leiweke: Miami MLS stadium deal in trouble
Tim Leiweke, the sports-business pro now heading up negotiations for a new Miami MLS stadium, says the project from the David Beckham investment group could collapse because six local homeowners are unwilling to sell their homes at a reasonable price. (more…)
After first year, Jacksonville Armada plans for ’16
It was a strong debut season for the Jacksonville Armada, as the team drew good crowds at the beginning of the season to EverBank Field and then set a Community First Park attendance mark to conclude the 2015 campaign. (more…)
Malik buys NASL’s Carolina RailHawks
We have a new owner for the NASL’s Carolina RailHawks, as local entrepreneur Stephen Malik is buying the franchise from Traffic Sports USA. (more…)
Miami FC to play at FIU’s Ocean Bank Field
Miami FC, which is joining NASL in 2016, will play home matches at Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium, on the campus of Florida International University in University Park. (more…)
New for 2016: Bethlehem Steel FC, Swope Park Rangers KC
We have two new United Soccer League teams to announce, both with MLS ties: Bethlehem Steel FC will be owned and operated by Philadelphia Union, while Sporting KC will own and operate Swope Park Rangers FC. That Philadelphia Union would be owning a new USL team in the Lehigh Valley isn’t news; the name is. […]
Minnesota United commits to new St. Paul stadium
In the end, St. Paul officials wanted it more than their Minneapolis counterparts, as Minnesota United FC today announced plans for an 18,000-seat stadium in St. Paul’s Midway area. (more…)
Miami MLS stadium plan developing
We have the first details about a potential Miami MLS stadium plan, as David Beckham’s investment group and the city of Miami are reviewing a draft stadium agreement. (more…)
Tim Leiweke joins Beckham MLS effort: Report
Tim Leiweke, a former president of AEG and one of the leaders of the sports-business industry in the last 30 years, has reportedly agreed to join David Beckham‘s investor group seeking to bring MLS and a new stadium to Miami. (more…)