In the end, St. Paul officials wanted it more than their Minneapolis counterparts, as Minnesota United FC today announced plans for an 18,000-seat stadium in St. Paul’s Midway area. (more…)
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St. Paul endorses new Minnesota United MLS stadium
The St. Paul City Council endorsed the notion of a new Minnesota United MLS stadium in the city’s Midway area yesterday — but with no financial backing and a list of demands that go way past professional soccer, the nonbinding resolution is sure to be meaningless in the long run. (more…)
New Minneapolis plan for Minnesota United FC stadium
We have a new plan for a new Minnesota United FC stadium in downtown Minneapolis, as Hennepin County officials are proposing the extension of a sales tax used to fund Target Field construction to acquire land for a new stadium. (more…)
Coleman, Abbott to meet over St. Paul MLS stadium
MLS President Mark Abbott is scheduled to meet with St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman about a potential new Minnesota United FC stadium in the city’s Midway area — a site pitched by Coleman as an alternative to a downtown Minneapolis location. (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…)
Garber: Decision on MLS expansion in next six months
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…)
MountainStar Sports launches effort for El Paso MLS team
It’s now official: MountainStar Sports Group, which launched a successful Triple-A franchise in 2014, wants to add an El Paso MLS team to their holdings. (more…)
United, Vikings continue work on Minneapolis MLS expansion team
The NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota United, a NASL team with ties to the Minnesota Twins ownership, continue their pursuit of a Minneapolis MLS expansion team, and the winner may depend on an unlikely ally: the Dark Clouds. (more…)
NBA’s Kings mull Sacramento Republic FC purchase
The Sacramento Kings (NBA) are in talks about a Sacramento Republic FC purchase, with a plan to raise the USL Pro team to MLS with a new downtown stadium. (more…)
Minnesota United FC part of soccer doubleheader at TCF Bank Stadium
Big day for professional soccer at Minneapolis’s TCF Bank Stadium this summer: Manchester City and Olympiacos will be on a double bill with Minnesota United FC and the Ottawa Fury. (more…)