Faced with land-acquisition issues in developing a new stadium in the Bronx, attention has shifted to a NYCFC Queens stadium site. (more…)
Tag Archives | New York City FC
Have new NYCFC stadium efforts stalled?
A report out of New York City says efforts to build a new NYCFC stadium have stalled, as team owners are pursuing the effort with considerably less effort than in previous months. (more…)
Yankee Stadium soccer preview during Man City/Liverpool match
The recent Yankee Stadium soccer match between English Premier League teams Manchester City and Liverpool provided a preview of the future of New York soccer. The European powerhouse teams were there for one night only, but the stadium, starting next season, will be the home of New York City FC, a new MLS franchise. (more…)
Is success bad for American pro soccer?
Seattle Sounders FC set attendance records while playing in a football stadium. Sacramento Republic FC sells out a 20,000-seat municipal football bowl. And New York City FC is playing at Yankee Stadium next season. Are these events good or bad for American pro soccer? (more…)
Yankee Stadium to host New York City FC soccer: report
Despite objections from MLB officials, Yankee Stadium is poised to host New York City FC games beginning next season, as the MLS squad co-owned by the Yankees sets up camp for three years. (more…)
New York City FC logo unveiled
After a fan contest drawing more than 100,000 entries, the new New York City FC logo is based on the old New York City subway token. (more…)
Garber lays out MLS expansion options, state of league
With the 2014 season upon us, MLS Commissioner Don Garber sat down to answer questions from fans and the media, covering the state of the league and MLS expansion options. (more…)