While it’s not unusual to see MLS and USL teams in the same market, the MLS parent always controls both teams, and the situation isn’t a competitive one. In Austin, we’re heading toward a situation where the MLS and USL teams are in competition. (more…)
Tag Archives | Austin
Austin FC Stadium Design Taking Shape
The design of the upcoming Austin FC stadium is taking shape, with project officials planning several major aspects of the facility’s look and feel. (more…)
Austin Mayor: Referendum Would Not Affect Austin FC Stadium Agreement
With a petition spurred by the deal likely to create a referendum, Austin mayor Steve Adler does not believe the election’s outcome would affect an Austin FC stadium agreement. (more…)
Signatures Validated on Petition Over Austin FC Stadium Deal
Signatures from a petition spurred by the Austin FC stadium deal have been validated, but the club contends that an impending referendum will not affect the agreement. (more…)
Questions Arise About Austin MLS Stadium Petition
Since it was filed last week, questions have been raised about an Austin MLS stadium petition–including when it could reach the ballot, and whether it affects a signed agreement. (more…)
Austin FC Announcement Slated for January 15
It appears that Austin FC will be unveiled by MLS next week, as a major announcement concerning the prospective club is scheduled for January 15. (more…)
Opposition Group Submits Petition on Austin MLS Stadium Deal
On Thursday, a group opposed to an Austin MLS stadium deal submitted a petition with 29,000 signatures, a move that could trigger a referendum. (more…)
Best of 2018, #1: Columbus and Austin MLS Stadium Plans Move Forward
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: Plans for new Columbus and Austin MLS stadiums move forward. (more…)
Canvassers for Austin MLS Stadium Petition Caught Giving Misinformation
A group funded by the majority owner of Austin Bold FC (USL) is coming under fire, as paid canvassers were caught giving misinformation about the purpose of an Austin MLS stadium petition. (more…)
Circuit of Americas Pulls Support of Austin MLS Stadium Petition Over Controversial Video
A use of the controversial Pepe the Frog by a political action committee prompted Circuit of Americas, whose chairman is majority owner of USL’s Austin Bold FC, to withdraw its support of an Austin MLS stadium petition. (more…)