Billed as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic: Ron Burkle is dropping his acquisition of a Sacramento MLS expansion team once slated to launch play in 2022, leaving the city and league working to find a replacement. (more…)
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Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: December 2019 Edition
With Charlotte scheduled to land the circuit’s 30th franchise, MLS expansion talks may take a break in the beginning of 2020—though Las Vegas and Phoenix are reportedly still in serious contention should the league expand to 32 teams. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: November 2019 Edition
There is now little doubt about the next MLS expansion round, as Commissioner Don Garber announces Charlotte as the leader to land the circuit’s 30th franchise, with Las Vegas and Phoenix still in serious contention. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: October 2019 Edition
With the announcement that Sacramento will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, discussion continues on the contenders for the next team to be awarded in the march toward a 30-team circuit. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: September 2019 Edition
With reports that Sacramento will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, the discussion begins on the contenders for the next team to be awarded in the march toward a 30-team circuit. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: August 2019 Edition
With today’s announcement that St. Louis will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, attention will quickly turn on contenders for the next two league slots. (more…)
Panthers, Tepper Stepping Up Pursuit of Charlotte MLS Expansion Squad
Under owner David Tepper, Carolina Panthers officials are stepping up the pursuit of an MLS expansion squad for Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: July 2019 Edition
With Las Vegas, Charlotte and Raleigh unveiling increased interest in expansion with new stadium plans and ownership groups, now is a good time to update our odds for the next round—or rounds, more than likely—of MLS expansion. (more…)
Charlotte Shooting for MLS Expansion Team #30
With Sacramento and St. Louis virtually assured of landing the next two MLS expansion teams, the jockeying is on for team #30–and Charlotte is most definitely in the mix. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: June 2019 Edition
With the emergence of two potential Las Vegas ownership groups and the launch of a Sin City stadium plan, MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond becomes a much more interesting horse race. (more…)