The San Jose Earthquakes will host the 2016 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, giving team ownership a chance to showcase Avaya Stadium. (more…)
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Chester mayor: We’re not seeing good return on PPL Park
After five years, it’s clear that PPL Park, home of MLS’s Philadelphia Union, is a draw on the business front — but local leaders want to see more economic commitment from the team’s owners. (more…)
New Orlando City SC stadium plan: larger, privately financed
Huge shift for the new Orlando City SC stadium plan: the team will privately finance a larger stadium than originally envisioned, with a 25,000-28,000-capacity facility expected to open in 2016. (more…)
Garber heading to Miami to resolve MLS roadblock
MLS Commissioner Don Garber is heading to Miami to meet with investors seeking to bring a new team and stadium to the area, as efforts toward both have stalled in the public eye. (more…)
NASL adds Miami FC for 2016
Riccardo Silva and Paolo Maldini aren’t waiting to see if David Beckham and crew can resolve a Miami MLS roadblock: they’re launching Miami FC in NASL for the 2016 season. (more…)
Special session key for Orlando City SC stadium
A potential June special session of the Florida Legislature could yield the $30 million local political leaders want to see spent on a new Orlando City SC stadium, but as is always the case with Florida politics, nothing is assured. (more…)
Orlando City SC succeeds on pitch, box office
It shouldn’t be a surprise, but Orlando City SC continues to impress both on the pitch and at the stadium box office, drawing over 40,000 fans to the Citrus Bowl Sunday and defeating LA Galaxy, 4-0. (more…)
NYC FC-Red Bulls rivalry starts off with bang
This had to sit well in MLS offices, as the anticipated NYC FC-Red Bulls rivalry launched with a huge bang at Red Bull Arena, complete with imaginative taunts and first-rate trolling. (more…)
Garber: MLS expansion looks past 24 teams
Commissioner Don Garber made clear what other league officials have been hinting at for months: growth via MLS expansion will almost certainly go past existing plans for 24 teams by 2018. (more…)
Local Houston Dynamo ownership still sought
AEG is still seeking local Houston Dynamo ownership, but there apparently is no buyer close to signing a deal, as the firm led by billionaire Phil Anschutz continues to operate at BBVA Compass Stadium. (more…)