How quickly things change, as recent developments in Austin, Columbus and San Diego have shook up the pecking order for the next MLS expansion round, updated for November 2018. (more…)
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Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: October 2018 Edition
The terms of the next MLS expansion round may be changing after last week’s announcement that the Columbus Crew might be saved by a new investment group—with Anthony Precourt procuring an expansion team to play in Austin. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: July 2018 Edition
Time changes all things, and that’s nowhere more obvious than in our July 2018 column on the next MLS expansion round. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: June 2018 Edition
With FC Cincinnati awarded the 24th MLS franchise last week and Miami and Nashville waiting in the wings to field MLS squads, let the speculation turn to the next MLS expansion round for teams #27 and #28. (more…)
Other MLS Expansion Bids Could Rise
After months of work, the three current finalists for an MLS expansion team are still on the outside looking in—and there are other markets that could rise should there be something unexpected in the process. (more…)
Despite Stadium Deal, MLS Passes on FC Cincinnati Expansion–For Now
Major League Soccer will continue to discuss expansion options with reps from Sacramento, Cincinnati and Detroit despite FC Cincinnati coming to a preliminary agreement for a new West End stadium. (more…)
City Council Approves FC Cincinnati West End Stadium
The Cincinnati City Council approved an ordinance paving the way for an FC Cincinnati West End stadium by a 5-4 margin, which could lead to an MLS expansion franchise as soon as Tuesday. (more…)
FC Cincinnati Pivots Back to West End Stadium Site
After examining potential locations in Oakley and Newport (KY), FC Cincinnati is once again looking at a West End stadium site, as the clock is ticking down for the team to settle on a game plan for potential MLS expansion. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC In Talks With Potential Lead Investors
With clear guidance from MLS on the path to securing an expansion team, Sacramento Republic FC officials are in talks with three billionaires about a potential investment in the team — and, by extension, in the league. (more…)
No More MLS Expansion Decisions Until 2018
We won’t see any more MLS expansion decisions until 2018, as league officials announce that discussions will be ongoing with Sacramento, Cincinnati and Detroit owners regarding the next round after the announcement was made yesterday about Nashville added as the 24th team. (more…)