To address increasing construction and labor costs, Mecklenburg County commissioners have approved an additional $5.5 million in funding for an American Legion Memorial Stadium renovation. (more…)
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Memorial Stadium Renovation Plan Coming Together
Plans for a renovation to Charlotte‘s Memorial Stadium are taking shape, as the historic facility is slated to undergo a major overhaul and become home of the Charlotte Independence. (more…)
Memorial Stadium Renovation Approved
Mecklenburg County has approved a major renovation to Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium, positioning the facility to become the home of the Charlotte Independence (USL). (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…)
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…)
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…)