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…)
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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…)
Mecklenburg County May Scale Back Charlotte MLS Stadium Commitment
Mecklenburg County is looking to scale back its financial commitment to a new Charlotte MLS stadium, diverting previously committed funding to spending on 13 park, greenway and recreation center projects. (more…)
Charlotte-Area Officials Express Concerns Over North Carolina FC Plan
Just after it was revealed, Charlotte-area elected officials expressed their concerns about the state’s possible involvement in a North Carolina FC stadium plan. (more…)
Charlotte Debates MLS Stadium Proposal
On Thursday, City of Charlotte officials discussed a proposed MLS stadium that has been floated as part of an expansion bid. (more…)
MLS Makes a Visit to Charlotte
MLS executives made a much-anticipated visit on Tuesday, appearing in Charlotte as elected leaders continue to discuss a proposed stadium. (more…)
City of Charlotte Will Not Meet With MLS
When MLS executives visit Charlotte on Tuesday, they will not be meeting with City of Charlotte officials. (more…)
Jennifer Roberts Previews Charlotte’s Meeting with MLS
Charlotte mayor Jennifer Roberts is offering details on what the city will discuss with MLS officials during their visit next week. (more…)
City To Discuss New Charlotte MLS Stadium
After voting earlier to walk away from public funding of a new Charlotte MLS stadium, officials say they’ll have the city economic development committee look at the numbers — though no commitment is as yet on the horizon. The full council voted yesterday to refer a proposed city contribution to a new Charlotte MLS stadium. Mecklenburg […]
Charlotte Officials Sill Uncertain on MLS Stadium Pitch
After Mecklenburg County officials expressed the need for the city to make a decision, some Charlotte officials are still doubting a proposed contribution to a new MLS stadium. (more…)