The USL 2017 schedule will be expanded to 32 games from the existing 30, giving squads an extra home match and allow each team to play its conference opponents at least twice, one home and one away. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2017
In Midst of Successful 2016 Campaign, Planning for 2017 USL Season Underway
The United Soccer League 2016 season has gone amazingly well, but with the annual league Summer Meetings set to begin today in San Jose, planning for the 2017 USL season is already well underway. (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…)
San Francisco Deltas on tap for 2017 NASL season?
Apparently nothing is final, but there is a group seeking to bring a new NASL team, the San Francisco Deltas, to Kezar Stadium for the 2017 season. (more…)
Will Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delays impact 2017 MLS season?
With team owner Arthur Blank announcing Mercedes-Benz Stadium construction delays, the 2017 MLS season could be impacted by Atlanta United FC not able to play at home until June. (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. […]
Hartford halts Dillon Stadium overhaul
A proposed Dillon Stadium overhaul for a Hartford NASL team have been halted after the city withdrew a proposed lease with Black Diamond Consulting Group after a newspaper report about debts and a felony conviction connected with ownership. (more…)
Reno to USL for 2017
We covered this a few weeks ago, and now it’s official: Reno will host a United Soccer League (USL) team beginning in 2017 at Aces Ballpark, home of baseball’s Triple-A Reno Aces. (more…)
New Atlanta United FC home: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
MLS expansion franchise Atlanta United FC will be playing in Mercedes-Benz Stadium beginning in 2017, as team owners announced the naming-rights and branding deal today. (more…)
NASL: 17 teams by 2017?
With new Puerto Rico and Miami teams on tap for 2016, North American Soccer League (NASL) commissioner Bill Peterson says his circuit is on route to be at 17 teams by 2017. (more…)