Brian Wilson should be so proud: It’s shaping up to be Heroes and Villains in the Las Vegas MLS race we’re witnessing between Bill Foley, Wes Edens and Seth Klarman, as they all pursue an expansion team. (more…)
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Synthetic turf on tap for Bank of America Stadium
When MLS expansion team Charlotte FC takes the field in 2022, Bank of America Stadium will sport a synthetic turf to accommodate the wear and tear of both professional football and soccer. (more…)
Future MLS expansion: April 2021
You know that things are getting back to normal on the economic and COVID-19 fronts when discussions of future MLS expansion emerge in league circles. So here’s the latest, as of the end of April. (more…)
Burkle drops Sacramento MLS expansion bid
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…)
Raleigh Planning Commission rejects new Raleigh stadium development plan
The Raleigh (NC) Planning Commission rejected a $2.2-billion new Raleigh stadium development plan for the Downtown South area, deciding that the project was too disruptive for residents of the area. (more…)
New Raleigh stadium could attract tourists: Study
A proposed $1.9-billion mixed-use development in downtown Raleigh anchored by a USL Championship/NWSL stadium would attract new visitor activity to Wake County and would not compete with existing venues, according to a study released last week. (more…)
St. Louis MLS Stadium Legislation Clears Early Hurdle
Two measures written to advance a St. Louis MLS stadium project received from an endorsement from an aldermanic committee Wednesday, clearing an early hurdle. (more…)
Expected Feb. 19 Las Vegas MLS Stadium Vote Will Not Take Place
A city council vote on a Las Vegas MLS stadium plan will not take place February 19 as previously expected, with the city omitting it from the agenda because of “still yet to be resolved” details in negotiations. (more…)
St. Louis MLS Stadium Bills Introduced
Bills relating to the St. Louis MLS stadium project have been filed by city aldermen, putting some major aspects of the plan closer to possible approval. (more…)
Las Vegas MLS Stadium Deal Close to Vote
A potential Las Vegas MLS stadium deal could go before the city council later this month, a sign of progress in discussions about a redevelopment of the Cashman Field site. (more…)