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…)
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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…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: May 2019 Edition
It’s been a slow month on the MLS expansion front, as league officials have turned their attention to addressing issues with current franchises, rather than focusing on the future. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: April 2019 Edition
MLS expansion remains a hot topic, as Commissioner Don Garber teases the issue after last week’s league meetings and leaves open the possibility that the process may not end after 30 teams are in the fold. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: March 2019 Edition
We have some clarity as to the next selection in MLS expansion, as Commissioner Don Garber announced that St. Louis and Sacramento are the last two bids standing to land the 28th team. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: February 2019 Edition
Will 2019 MLS expansion end with 28 teams? Given the number of strong ownership groups emerging and the willingness of the league to be flexible, there’s now open talk of a 32-team circuit emerging in coming years. (more…)