A decision on MLS expansion should be made in the next six months, as MLS Commissioner Don Garber issues a strong warning to Miami officials about the need for a downtown stadium. (more…)
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Garber: Miami no longer lock for MLS franchise
Because of difficulties in building a new stadium, Miami and David Beckham are no longer locks for a new MLS expansion franchise, according to commissioner Don Garber. (more…)
Broward County laying down red carpet for Beckham MLS group
Mayor Barbara Sharief has asked all 31 communities in Broward County to identify potential sites for a new soccer stadium to be built by the David Beckham MLS group. (more…)
Findlay: Las Vegas could land MLS expansion team
After meeting with MLS officials, Justin Findlay says Las Vegas is in prime position to land an MLS expansion team if a new downtown stadium is built. (more…)
Broward County, Beckham group expected to meet about new MLS stadium
A representative from the David Beckham group seeking to bring pro soccer back to Miami is expected to meet with officials about a potential Broward County MLS stadium soon. (more…)
Another prominent Miami politician pushes MLS stadium next to Marlins Park
Though David Beckham and his investors have made it clear they weren’t interested in building in Little Havana, another prominent Miami politician is pushing for a new MLS stadium next to Marlins Park. (more…)
MLS rejects Little Havana stadium site; Beckham looking at LA?
The future of an MLS expansion franchise in Miami has gone from done deal to question mark, with league officials rejecting a Little Havana site for a new stadium and David Beckham is reportedly looking at taking over the troubled Chivas USA franchise. (more…)
Miami rejects boat-slip site for new Beckham MLS stadium
A second waterfront site for a new David Beckham MLS stadium — this one a disused boat slip — has been rejected by Miami officials, putting the search for a stadium site back to square one. (more…)
Miami residents split over Beckham waterfront stadium plan
Miami residents are evenly split over the merits of a David Beckham waterfront stadium plan, with younger residents expressing support and older residents having more reservations. (more…)
Miami, Beckham group at odds over rent; will Beckham return to action?
With Miami looking for at least $12 million annually from an expansion MLS franchise as payment to build a new stadium on waterfront property, the team is upping the ante by holding out the possibility that owner David Beckham could return to the field of play. (more…)