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…)
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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…)
No San Antonio MLS Lawsuit over “Unethical” Expansion Process
We won’t see a San Antonio MLS lawsuit over what Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff called a “unfair, unethical, and duplicitous” process, as Spurs Sports & Entertainment had requested the league not consider its application for the upcoming 2017 expansion round. (more…)
FC Cincinnati Stadium Plan Approved by City, County
The FC Cincinnati stadium proposal took a major step forward on Wednesday, when the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County committed funds for the project. (more…)
Four MLS Expansion Finalists Announced
With its announcement of two expansion clubs approaching, MLS has named four finalists in its current round of MLS expansion. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: November 2017
With Nashville approving a new stadium and Sacramento moving forward on a new facility, it would seem league officials will have an easier time sorting out the first round of MLS expansion, with an announcement set for December. Here’s our monthly handicapping on MLS expansion. (more…)