It was an amazing home debut for Charlotte FC, setting an all-time MLS attendance record Saturday night, with 74,479 fans in the stands at a renovated Bank of America Stadium. (more…)
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MLS expansion plans pushed back due to COVID-19
MLS expansion plans for Charlotte, St. Louis and Sacramento have been pushed back, as the league maps out a future in a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19 concerns. (more…)
Best of 2019, #1: MLS Expansion in 2019 and Beyond
We end 2019 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: MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond. (more…)
Charlotte MLS Expansion Team Approved for 2021 Launch
An increasingly inevitable move has become official, as a Charlotte MLS expansion team was announced Tuesday for a 2021 launch, with a bid led by David Tepper securing the club. (more…)
Some Details on Charlotte MLS Funding Pledge Still Unknown
With an announcement set for tomorrow morning, there are still some unknowns about a pledge from city officials of $110 million in hospitality funds to help solidify Charlotte MLS expansion plans. (more…)
Charlotte MLS Expansion Discussions Advancing
MLS officials are advancing discussions about a potential Charlotte MLS expansion team, as league officials prepare for serious negotiations with Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper. (more…)
MLS to Discuss Expansion This Week, but No Timetable on Decision
MLS will reportedly discuss expansion at meetings this week, but league officials are not saying when a decision on future teams could be made. (more…)
Ally Financial Backs Charlotte MLS Bid
The David Tepper-led effort to bring an MLS expansion team to Charlotte has obtained corporate backing, as Ally Financial has signed on as the founding and lead partner of the potential squad. (more…)
St. Louis Makes its Case as MLS Plots Future Expansion
Backers of a new MLS expansion squad in St. Louis made a formal pitch to MLS Monday, the same day that the league hinted at how future expansion could proceed. (more…)
Panthers, Tepper Stepping Up Pursuit of Charlotte MLS Expansion Squad
Under owner David Tepper, Carolina Panthers officials are stepping up the pursuit of an MLS expansion squad for Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. (more…)