Minnesota Vikings representatives met with MLS officials yesterday to discuss a soccer team potentially playing at the new Vikings stadium, set to open in 2016. (more…)
After Revolution uprising, will we see soccer-only stadium in Boston?
With the New England Revolution (MLS) off to a great start and drawing fans back to Gillette Stadium, the Kraft family is once again calling for a new soccer-only stadium in Boston. (more…)
In the limelight once more: Maracana
One lovely benefit of Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup: the billion-plus dollars spent on stadium upgrades included a renovation of Maracana, one of the most historic venues in soccer. (more…)
Miami residents split over Beckham waterfront stadium plan
Miami residents are evenly split over the merits of a David Beckham waterfront stadium plan, with younger residents expressing support and older residents having more reservations. (more…)
Brazil racing to finish World Cup venues
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…)