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…)
Tag Archives | MLS expansion
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…)
St. Louis MLS Stadium Planning Moving Along
Even with a recent setback in the effort to obtain state tax credits for the project, owners of an upcoming St. Louis MLS expansion team are moving right along in the planning for a new stadium. (more…)
MLS Expansion 2020: Never Say Never Again
With the addition of Charlotte as MLS’s 30th team, Commissioner Don Garber says that further expansion likely won’t happen again, but with stadium and development projects in the works, fans should never say never in 2020. (more…)
Las Vegas MLS Expansion Pitches Continue in 2020
The new year could yield answers on the viability of a Las Vegas MLS expansion team, as two separate efforts are active at the start of 2020. (more…)
Best of 2019, #1: MLS Expansion in 2019 and Beyond
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond. (more…)