With or without their preferred stadium site, Dan Gilbert and Tom Gores could make a competitive case for Detroit to join the MLS, according to mayor Mike Duggan. (more…)
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County to Weigh Offer for Proposed Detroit MLS Stadium Site
With an offer from Dan Gilbert‘s Rock Ventures on the table, Wayne County is looking to settle the fate of a proposed MLS stadium site in Detroit in two weeks. (more…)
Cincinnati Mayor: Taxpayer Funds Unlikely for FC Cincinnati Stadium
Should the organization build a new stadium in Cincinnati, it is unlikely that FC Cincinnati will receive taxpayer funds for the project, according to mayor John Cranley. (more…)
Dan Gilbert Makes Offer for Gratiot Avenue Site
In an effort to obtain his preferred site for an MLS stadium in Detroit, Dan Gilbert has submitted his offer to Wayne County. (more…)
Northern Kentucky an Option for FC Cincinnati Stadium Site
FC Cincinnati is continuing to evaluate its location options for an MLS-caliber stadium, including sites in Northern Kentucky. (more…)
Mecklenburg County Goes Solo on Charlotte MLS Stadium Funding
Mecklenburg County will move ahead with Charlotte MLS stadium funding with speedway owner Marcus Smith, as the city of Charlotte will not contribute to $175 million in updates to Memorial Stadium. (more…)
Smith, Nagle Kiss and Make Up to Unite Behind Sacramento MLS Bid
Sacramento Republic FC founder Warren Smith and investor Kevin Nagle have patched their differences, leading to a united front behind a Sacramento MLS bid that now stands an excellent chance of succeeding. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: February Edition
With the submission of 12 bids for an MLS expansion franchise at the end of January, our handicapping of the horse race to land a team takes a different format. Here’s our monthly evaluation of the expansion process. (more…)
St. Louis Board of Aldermen Approves MLS Stadium Fundng
A vote in St. Louis has been cast in favor of a proposed MLS stadium, as the Board of Alderman have pledged $60 million toward the facility. (more…)
Committee Amends St. Louis MLS Stadium Funding Bill
Funding for an MLS stadium in St. Louis took another step on Wednesday, as an aldermanic committee approved an amendment to the proposal. (more…)