The David Beckham MLS group has formally committed to a new soccer stadium site next to Marlins Park, leading the way for a 2018 expansion franchise. (more…)
Tag Archives | MLS
90K expected for FC Barcelona/Galaxy friendly
A full house — some 90,000 strong — is expected at the Rose Bowl tonight for the high-profile international FC Barcelona/Galaxy friendly, despite Lionel Messi being a no-show. (more…)
Miami MLS stadium site focuses on Marlins Park area
Succumbing to political realities, the David Beckham-led investment group seeking to build a Miami MLS stadium will begin negotiating with the city for the use of land next to Marlins Park. (more…)
After World Cup, what next for women’s soccer?
After a stunning victory over Japan in the World Cup final, Team USA will return to the United States and the National Women’s Soccer League. Can USA pro soccer take advantage of all the media exposure over the last month? (more…)
Orlando City SC / Citrus Bowl
A major reason for MLS’s success is the insistence on teams playing in soccer-specific stadiums — the heart of the league business plan. But the two best-drawing teams in MLS play out of football stadiums. A visit to the Citrus Bowl shows why Orlando City SC has been such a huge success this season – […]
San Antonio MLS expansion bid slipping?
A San Antonio MLS expansion bid may be slipping, as efforts to expand Toyota Field for an upgraded San Antonio Scorpions squad seem to have stalled. (more…)
Could StubHub Center NFL plan emerge in 2016?
In an unusual NFL/MLS twist, StubHub Center is under consideration as a temporary NFL venue beginning in 2016, as the league asks LA Galaxy officials to submit a proposal for August review. (more…)
Yankee Stadium for soccer: good and bad
It looks like Yankee Stadium will be the home of New York City FC for the next several years, so here’s an early look as to how it works for MLS soccer. (more…)
Sacramento awaits MLS expansion news
With MLS expansion news stalled by negotiations in Miami, Sacramento Republic FC ownership and fans await the fate of their possible participation in Major League Soccer. (more…)
New Boston MLS stadium talk heating up again
Talk about a new Boston MLS stadium for the New England Revolution is back in the discussion phase, as team owner Robert Kraft and Mayor Martin J. Walsh have met several times about such a facility. (more…)