As we hit the middle of summer, the heat is rising on MLS expansion efforts. Everyone is expecting the first round of expansion announcements to come before the end of 2017–November or December–and as a result we’re seeing local owners step up their efforts as MLS officials make the rounds. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2018
Stadium Agreement for Las Vegas USL Team Approved
On Wednesday, approval was granted for an agreement that will allow a Las Vegas USL franchise to begin playing at Cashman Field in 2018. (more…)
Las Vegas USL Team in Final Stages of Approval
A new Las Vegas USL team is one step closer to reality after the city came to an agreement to host the team at Cashman Field, home of the Las Vegas 51s, with final approval expected from the City Council next Wednesday. (more…)
NISA Expected to Begin Play in 2018
Details have been released on the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), an independent third division professional soccer league that plans to launch in 2018. (more…)
Done Deal: District Approves Audi Field
The D.C. Zoning Commission gave final approval to a new D.C. United stadium tonight, as work on the newly named Audi Field will give the MLS squad a replacement for RFK Stadium. (more…)
New D.C. United Stadium Up for Final Approval
We should see final approval for a new D.C. United stadium this week, as the D.C. Zoning Commission is expected to green-light the Buzzard Point MLS project on Thursday. (more…)
D.C. United Unveil New Stadium Renderings
D.C. United has unveiled new renderings of the team’s future stadium, providing some different glimpses of the venue in Buzzard Point. (more…)
Nashville FC Becomes Nashville SC
In act of rebranding, Nashville FC is changing its name to the Nashville SC, a move that was announced late last week. (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…)
New for 2018: Nashville FC
The USL will have another expansion team in 2018, as Nashville FC was unveiled Friday, using the logo and color scheme of the current National Premier Soccer League team — but no word on a potential new home for the franchise. (more…)