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 […]
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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…)
Garber heading to Miami to resolve MLS roadblock
MLS Commissioner Don Garber is heading to Miami to meet with investors seeking to bring a new team and stadium to the area, as efforts toward both have stalled in the public eye. (more…)
Marlins Park site back in play for Miami MLS stadium
A Marlins Park location is back in play for a Miami MLS stadium, as David Beckham and investors have reportedly decided to consider facility plans there. (more…)
Next up in MLS expansion: Sacramento?
With Mayor Kevin Johnson saying that MLS expansion is a matter of when, not if, Sacramento Republic FC owners and fans are wondering if their city will next to land a team. (more…)
Garber: MLS expansion could exceed 24 teams
With strong interest from several ownership groups in an expansion team, MLS Commissioner Don Garber says his circuit is debating whether to move past 24 teams and operate a larger league. (more…)
If Minneapolis lands MLS, what becomes of Sacramento and Miami?
If Minnesota United FC does indeed land a 2018 MLS expansion franchise, that leaves Sacramento and Miami to battle for a final 24th MLS team — with two totally different sets of dynamics at play. (more…)
Miami-Dade pushing Beckham MLS team to FIU home
Though Miami-Dade County didn’t want to play ball with a David Beckham MLS team on a waterfront site, commissioners still want to say where the team will play and is pushing a temporary FIU home. But there’s literally no indication the Beckham investors will follow suit. (more…)
Beckham: We’re close to Miami MLS stadium decision
David Beckham says his investment group will make a decision shortly about a new Miami MLS stadium, as the league enters the home stretch in expansion decisions. (more…)