In a surprising move, Sepp Blatter steps down as president of FIFA and is asking for an election to name a replacement as soon as possible. (more…)
Sacramento awaits MLS expansion news
With MLS expansion news stalled by negotiations in Miami, Sacramento Republic FC ownership and fans await the fate of their possible participation in Major League Soccer. (more…)
New Boston MLS stadium talk heating up again
Talk about a new Boston MLS stadium for the New England Revolution is back in the discussion phase, as team owner Robert Kraft and Mayor Martin J. Walsh have met several times about such a facility. (more…)
Earthquakes to host 2016 Major League Soccer All-Star Game
The San Jose Earthquakes will host the 2016 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, giving team ownership a chance to showcase Avaya Stadium. (more…)
Chester mayor: We’re not seeing good return on PPL Park
After five years, it’s clear that PPL Park, home of MLS’s Philadelphia Union, is a draw on the business front — but local leaders want to see more economic commitment from the team’s owners. (more…)
New Orlando City SC stadium plan: larger, privately financed
Huge shift for the new Orlando City SC stadium plan: the team will privately finance a larger stadium than originally envisioned, with a 25,000-28,000-capacity facility expected to open in 2016. (more…)
El Paso pro soccer could be boosted by Mexican team
MountainStar Sports Group is entering the world of pro soccer with a team playing out of Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez — and owner say this can only boost efforts to launch El Paso pro soccer. (more…)
NASL suspends RailHawks’ Davidson, will run team
With Carolina RailHawks Chairman Aaron Davidson indicted as part of the investigation regarding FIFA bribery and corruption, NASL has suspended Davidson, dropped all business with his Traffic Sports and will run the team on an interim basis. (more…)
FIFA rocked by corruption charges
Fourteen top-level FIFA officials and sports-marketing executives were charged with corruption, as the overseers of World Cup soccer are accused of accepting bribes to rig tournament bids, marketing, media rights and more. (more…)
Garber heading to Miami to resolve MLS roadblock
MLS Commissioner Don Garber is heading to Miami to meet with investors seeking to bring a new team and stadium to the area, as efforts toward both have stalled in the public eye. (more…)