With World Cup competition slated to begin June 12, construction crews are rushing to finish Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena, where the first match is scheduled for Thursday. (more…)
Orlando City FC in 2014, Louisville City FC in 2015
When Orlando City FC enters MLS in 2015, its USL Pro franchise will move to Louisville, be owned by local investors, serve as an affiliate of the new MLS team and play under the Louisville City FC crest. (more…)
Miami, Beckham group at odds over rent; will Beckham return to action?
With Miami looking for at least $12 million annually from an expansion MLS franchise as payment to build a new stadium on waterfront property, the team is upping the ante by holding out the possibility that owner David Beckham could return to the field of play. (more…)
No ‘Canes at Miami MLS stadium
The University of Miami Hurricanes football team will continue playing at Sun Life Stadium rather than be a tenant at the proposed David Beckham-led Miami MLS stadium. (more…)
Key to new MLS broadcast deal: Mexican fans
Why were ESPN, Fox and Univision willing to double rights fees for MLS broadcasts? The key to the new MLS broadcast deal, according to Seattle Sounders GM/owner Adrian Hanauer: Mexican fans. (more…)
The most diverse sports league? MLS
With 38 percent of its players born outside the United States, MLS is the most diverse sports league, outpacing Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League. (more…)
Sales-tax hike could fund new Sacramento Republic FC stadium
Sacramento County is looking at a one-eighth-cent sales-tax hike to pay for a variety of projects, including a potential new Sacramento Republic FC stadium. (more…)
Winston-Salem: Soccer City, USA?
You don’t need professional soccer to create a soccer hotbed. In Winston-Salem, a thriving college soccer program and an energetic youth program causes locals to proclaim their home as Soccer City, USA. (more…)
New goal-line technology on tap for World Cup
FIFA is introducing new goal-line technology for the 2014 World Cup, set to launch next month, as high-tech cameras will determine whether or not a goal is valid. (more…)
Rapids debates future developmental team
With MLS teams looking to establish a developmental system after the MLS Reserve League ends this year, Colorado Rapids ownership is looking at working out a game plan for 2015 and beyond. (more…)