With Washington state banning gatherings of more than 250 people in the Seattle area amidst the coronavirus crisis, Seattle Sounders FC will postpone its March 21 home match–and other sports teams are also complying with the ban. (more…)
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Tacoma Soccer Stadium LOI Approved by City Council
The Tacoma City Council approved a nonbinding letter of intent (LOI) for a proposed soccer stadium Tuesday, advancing a framework for funding the project. (more…)
Preliminary Funding Framework for Tacoma Soccer Stadium Emerges
A not yet signed, nonbinding letter of intent provides a look at a potential new Tacoma soccer stadium funding model, showing a possible public-private partnership. (more…)
Discussions Over Tacoma Soccer Stadium Project Continue
Discussions over a proposed Tacoma soccer stadium project continue, as partners negotiate the terms of what could amount to an ambitious facilities plan. (more…)
OL Groupe to Acquire Reign FC
OL Groupe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NWSL’s Reign FC, with the transaction expected to close in January 2020. (more…)
Study: New Tacoma Soccer Stadium Could be Part of $300M Project
As outlined in a new feasibility study, a new Tacoma soccer stadium could be part of a larger $300 million public-private project that includes athletic fields and new development. (more…)
Cheney Stadium to Host Sounders-Timbers U.S. Open Cup Match
Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium will see a taste of MLS action this month, when Seattle Sounders FC hosts Portland Timbers in a U.S. Open Cup match. (more…)
Over 5,300 Fans Attend Reign FC’s Cheney Stadium Debut
Reign FC‘s home opener at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium was met with a strong response, as over 5,300 fans turned out to Sunday’s match. (more…)
Tacoma’s Soccer Scene Grows With Two Clubs, Stadium Talks
Tacoma is moving very quickly in taking its place as a professional soccer city. In the last year and a half, the city has added both a USL Championship team and a NWSL franchise. And now there’s talk of a soccer-specific stadium as soon as 2021. (more…)
New Tacoma Soccer-Specific Stadium Discussed
At a meeting this week, city officials discussed a proposed new Tacoma soccer-specific stadium that could be constructed for USL’s Sounders 2 FC. (more…)