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Tag Archives | MLS
Minnesota Legislature Approves New MLS Stadium Liquor License, Tax Breaks
A property-tax exemption and a liquor license were approved as part of the end-of-session legislation passed by the Minnesota Legislature, as Minnesota United FC received most of the tax relief team owners were seeking this year, paving the way for construction of the new MLS stadium to begin this summer. (more…)
Nippert Stadium Changes Already in Works for FC Cincinnati
With FC Cincinnati charging strongly out of the gate in the team’s inaugural USL season and already being discussed as a future MLS squad, Nippert Stadium changes are already in the planning stages for the 2017 season. (more…)
Beckham Miami MLS Stadium Plan Popular With Public; Still No County Land Agreement
Progress is still halted on a new Miami MLS stadium development headed by a David Beckham investment group, but a poll indicates solid support for the privately financed project despite an impasse with Miami-Dade County over the sale terms for a three-acre parcel. (more…)
Down To The Wire for New Minnesota MLS Stadium
We’re coming down to the wire for various governmental approvals for a new Minnesota MLS stadium, as proposals before the Minnesota Legislature and the St. Paul City Council are heading toward final decisions on a stadium site plan and taxation issues. (more…)
Beckham, Miami-Dade Differ On Terms For New Miami MLS Stadium Land
There’s a wrench in the planning proceedings for a new Miami MLS stadium, as David Beckham’s investment group and Miami-Dade County are at odds over conditions placed by the county on the no-bid agreement. (more…)
New Los Angeles FC Stadium Approved
A new Los Angeles FC stadium was approved by the Los Angeles City Council for the Sports Arena site, clearing the way for a 2018 opening. (more…)
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 to Vegas Redux? Beckham Says Yes
The headlines surrounding a new $1.4 billion Las Vegas domed stadium will focus on the Oakland Raiders, but David Beckham laid out a tantalizing proposition for soccer fans: the potential of an MLS team taking up occupancy as well. (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…)