It was an amazing home debut for Charlotte FC, setting an all-time MLS attendance record Saturday night, with 74,479 fans in the stands at a renovated Bank of America Stadium. (more…)
Tag Archives | MLS
Future MLS Expansion: February 2022
With talks continuing with Aston Villa owners and sports entrepreneurs Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris over an MLS Las Vegas expansion team, Commissioner Don Garber say the league will likely take a pause on new teams for the time being. (more…)
MLS talks Vegas expansion with Edens and Sawiris
With there being little mystery about Las Vegas becoming MLS’s 30th market, it’s no surprise the league is in exclusive negotiations with Aston Villa owners and sports entrepreneurs Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris. (more…)
Previewing the big 2022 soccer business stories
After almost two years of operations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re on the cusp of a season approaching normalcy, with new and renovated stadiums opening in MLS, realignments in Division II and III men’s pro soccer and the continued growth in women’s soccer. Here are the four stories we’ll be following closely this year. (more…)
Mayor: We have a deal for new Inter Miami stadium, development
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Jorge Mas, managing owner of the MLS team, say they have a deal for a new Inter Miami FC stadium and associated development at the city-owned Melreese golf course. (more…)
MLS Next Pro unveiled, in massive soccer realignment
MLS Next Pro, the new Division III circuit launching in 2022, will feature 21 clubs in 2022 and adding at least eight teams in 2023, representing a serious realignment in professional soccer. (more…)
Misconduct allegations reach MLS
Misconduct and abuse allegations that roiled NWSL last month have now reached MLS, as a former women’s coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps has been accused of inappropriate behavior. (more…)
Real Salt Lake sale still in the works
It’s been a year since Dell Loy Hansen walked away from team operations after his racist remarks surfaced, but a Real Salt Lake sale still needs to be finalized. (more…)
Neighborhood-centric art now part of new St. Louis City SC stadium design
An experiential art exhibit honoring the former Mill Creek Valley neighborhood, a historically Black area, is now part of the new St. Louis City SC stadium design. (more…)
Allianz Field lands 2022 MLS All-Star Game
Allianz Field, home of Minnesota United FC, is hosting the 2022 MLS All-Star Game on August 10, as a week of festivities is planned for Minneapolis-St. Paul. (more…)