Six expansion clubs–Academica SC, California Storm, Marin FC, The Olympic Club, Pleasanton RAGE and San Francisco Glens–will join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo to create the USL W League NorCal Division, set to debut in 2023. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2023
WSFS Bank Sportsplex unveiled by Philadelphia Union
Addressing the issue of stadium-related development directly, MLS’s Philadelphia Union unveiled plans for WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a 32-acre, $55-million sports and recreation complex designed to spur economic activity along the Chester Waterfront. (more…)
LA Galaxy, LAFC set for 2023 MLS Rose Bowl match
The Rose Bowl will once again host professional soccer–at least for a day–when LA Galaxy and LAFC square off at the venerable venue on Feb. 26 for a historic 2023 MLS Rose Bowl match. (more…)
Energy FC signs Taft Stadium lease extension; 2023 USL return expected
After agreeing to a Taft Stadium lease extension with the Oklahoma City Public Schools, it’s expected OKC Energy FC will return to USL Championship play for the 2023 season. (more…)
MLS NEXT Pro 2023 lineup adds seven more teams
Here’s the second part of the MLS shift of affiliates launched before this season: the MLS NEXT Pro 2023 lineup will grow by seven teams, including three defectors from USL Championship. (more…)
New for 2023: Lexington S.C.
We’ve reported on the game plan for the team’s potential home, and now we have the name for the team entering USL League One in 2023: Lexington Sporting Club, or Lexington S.C. (more…)
Future MLS Expansion: February 2022
With talks continuing with Aston Villa owners and sports entrepreneurs Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris over an MLS Las Vegas expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber say the league will likely take a pause on new teams for the time being. (more…)
New for 2023: Centene Stadium
Centene Stadium will be home to St. Louis CITY SC when the MLS squad debuts in 2023, as the team and Centene Corporation announce naming rights for the new stadium. (more…)
Fort Worth eyed as home to USL Championship, S League teams
USL Championship’s Austin Bold FC could be relocated to a new Fort Worth soccer stadium and complex, with a new USL Super League team as part of the mix. (more…)
Rhode Island Pro Soccer launches branding effort, hires first employee
Rhode Island Pro Soccer, the group building a new downtown Pawtucket stadium for a USL Championship team debuting in 2023, has launched construction, begun a branding exercise and hired its first employee. (more…)