With no solution to the team’s stadium issue on the horizon, the Austin Aztex may be sidelined again in 2017. (more…)
Tag Archives | MLS expansion
Sacramento Optimistic on MLS Chances
With word from the MLS expected to come soon, Sacramento Republic FC officials are optimistic about their chances of joining the league. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: July Edition
Our monthly look at MLS expansion shows cities on the rise — Charlotte, Cincinnati — and some cities where a new stadium has been unexpectedly challenging — yeah, we’re looking at you, Miami. (more…)
Handicapping MLS Expansion: June Edition
As we move closer to the end of the 2016 season, we also move closer to decisions on MLS expansion in coming seasons. Fans in multiple cities are eagerly awaiting any news of MLS expansion down the road, and plenty of financial plans are being prepared in anticipation of the circuit moving to 24 or […]
Handicapping MLS Expansion: May Edition
If there’s any serious sport in the professional-soccer world past the game on the pitch, it’s plotting future MLS expansion. The last time we explored the issue FC Cincinnati had not played a single match, a proposal for a new downtown Detroit stadium had not been announced, and a new Miami stadium was a lock. […]
Gores, Gilbert Pitch New Detroit MLS Stadium, Expansion Team
What’s the hottest professional sports league these days? No question: MLS. And with further MLS expansion slated for down the road, we’re seeing some renewed interest from investment groups. Today we’ll look at the latest entrant: Two sports heavyweights seeking a team and a new Detroit MLS stadium. (more…)
MLS Expansion: What Happens in Next Round?
With Minnesota United FC and Miami FC working on new stadiums to fulfill the terms of their expansion bids, attention now turns to the next round of MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond, as plenty of investment groups are interested in securing one of four new teams down the line. (more…)
Tim Leiweke joins Beckham MLS effort: Report
Tim Leiweke, a former president of AEG and one of the leaders of the sports-business industry in the last 30 years, has reportedly agreed to join David Beckham‘s investor group seeking to bring MLS and a new stadium to Miami. (more…)
Garber: Miami MLS decision could come before end of year
A Miami MLS decision about whether David Beckham and investors build a new stadium next to Marlins Park could happen before the end of the year, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. (more…)
Beckham: Inching closer to Miami MLS stadium deal
With most of the work happening behind the scenes, David Beckham stepped forward to reassure fans that a Miami MLS stadium deal was indeed moving forward. As a result of his playing time with LA Galaxy, Beckham has the contractual right to buy an MLS franchise at a reduced price, and he and his investment […]