With Sacramento and St. Louis virtually assured of landing the next two MLS expansion teams, the jockeying is on for team #30–and Charlotte is most definitely in the mix. (more…)
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Panthers Survey Fans on Potential Charlotte MLS Club, Bank of America Stadium Renovations
In a survey that included questions on possible Bank of America Stadium renovations, the Carolina Panthers also solicited fan feedback on a potential Charlotte MLS club. (more…)
Carolina Panthers to Gauge Interest in Potential Charlotte MLS Club
The Carolina Panthers are planning focus groups next week on a potential Charlotte MLS club, indicating that expansion could be on owner David Tepper‘s radar. (more…)
Glick Hiring Fuels Charlotte MLS Talks
With the hiring of Tom Glick as the new president of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, there are inevitable questions about a potential MLS team owned by David Tepper as part of a new-stadium push. (more…)
MLS Expansion Talks Still Abuzz in North Carolina
The MLS expansion scene in North Carolina could become more intriguing, as North Carolina FC continues its pitch while the Carolina Panthers‘ new owner has expressed interest in MLS. (more…)
Memorial Stadium Renovation to be Pitched to Charlotte
As they decide on the future of Memorial Stadium, Mecklenburg County officials are hoping to that the City of Charlotte will contribute to renovations. (more…)
Mecklenburg County Releases New Memorial Stadium Plan
Mecklenburg County is focusing on an overhaul of Memorial Stadium, as officials discussed on Tuesday plans to rebuild the facility. (more…)
Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium Back in Play — For USL Soccer
With the Charlotte MLS effort apparently dead, the idea of renovating Memorial Stadium for the USL’s Charlotte Independence — at a much more modest cost — is back under consideration. (more…)
Officials: Charlotte MLS Chances are Dead for Now
The chances of a successful Charlotte MLS expansion bid meeting the league’s timeline are all but dead for now, according to local officials. (more…)
County Rejects Funding Charlotte MLS Stadium, Gives Site to City
In a vote on Wednesday, the Mecklenburg County Commission rejected funding a proposed Charlotte MLS stadium. The vote also limited the county’s contribution to deeding the proposed stadium site to the City of Charlotte. (more…)