After several attempts to get the endeavor off the ground, David Beckham is moving closer to bringing an MLS squad to Miami. Beckham and his group, Miami Beckham United, have settled on the neighborhood of Overtown, with a nine-acre parcel in the southwest section of the area being eyed for a 25,000-seat facility. (more…)
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David Beckham group dropping Little Havana stadium: reports
David Beckham and his investors are dropping a plan for a new MLS soccer stadium in Little Havana next to Marlins Park, according to a report from a local television station. (more…)
Leiweke: Miami MLS stadium deal in trouble
Tim Leiweke, the sports-business pro now heading up negotiations for a new Miami MLS stadium, says the project from the David Beckham investment group could collapse because six local homeowners are unwilling to sell their homes at a reasonable price. (more…)
Miami MLS stadium plan developing
We have the first details about a potential Miami MLS stadium plan, as David Beckham’s investment group and the city of Miami are reviewing a draft stadium agreement. (more…)
Tim Leiweke joins Beckham MLS effort: Report
Tim Leiweke, a former president of AEG and one of the leaders of the sports-business industry in the last 30 years, has reportedly agreed to join David Beckham‘s investor group seeking to bring MLS and a new stadium to Miami. (more…)
Miami-Dade County plans redevelopment agency for MLS stadium financing
A potential source of MLS stadium financing for David Beckham’s Miami investors could come from a new Miami-Dade County redevelopment agency charged with improving the Miami Marlins ballpark area. (more…)
Garber: Miami MLS decision could come before end of year
A Miami MLS decision about whether David Beckham and investors build a new stadium next to Marlins Park could happen before the end of the year, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. (more…)
Beckham: Inching closer to Miami MLS stadium deal
With most of the work happening behind the scenes, David Beckham stepped forward to reassure fans that a Miami MLS stadium deal was indeed moving forward. As a result of his playing time with LA Galaxy, Beckham has the contractual right to buy an MLS franchise at a reduced price, and he and his investment […]
Beckham MLS group formally commits to Marlins Park site
The David Beckham MLS group has formally committed to a new soccer stadium site next to Marlins Park, leading the way for a 2018 expansion franchise. (more…)
Miami MLS stadium site focuses on Marlins Park area
Succumbing to political realities, the David Beckham-led investment group seeking to build a Miami MLS stadium will begin negotiating with the city for the use of land next to Marlins Park. (more…)