With some crucial votes in the offing, 30 members of the Nashville Metro Council are calling for a Nashville MLS stadium community benefits agreement. (more…)
Tag Archives | MLS expansion
Appellate Court Upholds SoccerCity’s Place on November Ballot
The SoccerCity proposal for San Diego is proceeding to the November election, as the state’s appellate court denied a city attorney’s appeal to remove it from the ballot. (more…)
Would San Francisco or Oakland Support Bay Area MLS Team?
With a strong soccer scene already in place, some wonder whether a market such as San Francisco or Oakland would become home to another Bay Area MLS team. (more…)
MLS Expansion Talks Still Abuzz in North Carolina
The MLS expansion scene in North Carolina could become more intriguing, as North Carolina FC continues its pitch while the Carolina Panthers‘ new owner has expressed interest in MLS. (more…)
Planning Commission Backs Nashville MLS Stadium Mixed-Use Development
A proposed mixed-use development adjacent to a planned Nashville MLS stadium cleared a hurdle Wednesday, when the planning commission recommended rezoning for the project. (more…)
Proposed Lease Terms for Nashville MLS Stadium Development Released
With Nashville Metro officials set to debate the proposal, lease terms for a mixed-use development next to a Nashville MLS stadium have been released. (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…)
Ford Field Retractable Roof Proposal Being Studied
The idea of adding a retractable roof to Ford Field for MLS continues to be studied, as the Detroit Lions and an MLS expansion group are exploring the proposal. (more…)
City Attorney to Appeal SoccerCity Court Ruling
Following a court decision that allowed it proceed to the November ballot, SoccerCity will be the subject of an appeal from San Diego city attorney Mara Elliott. (more…)
Legal Challenge to Miami MLS Stadium Referendum Could Get Hearing
A legal challenge to a Miami MLS stadium referendum could receive a full hearing of evidence, marking a potential hurdle for the initiative. (more…)