Big changes in Raleigh for pro soccer: Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) has an increased minority equity stake in North Carolina Courage (NWSL), while North Carolina FC is exercising an option to return to USL Championship from USL League One for the 2024 season. (more…)
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North Carolina FC shifts to League One from USL Championship
North Carolina FC is shifting from USL Championship to USL League One, saying it will focus financial resources on a youth development pathway while also pursuing a new downtown stadium. (more…)
Raleigh Planning Commission rejects new Raleigh stadium development plan
The Raleigh (NC) Planning Commission rejected a $2.2-billion new Raleigh stadium development plan for the Downtown South area, deciding that the project was too disruptive for residents of the area. (more…)
New Raleigh stadium could attract tourists: Study
A proposed $1.9-billion mixed-use development in downtown Raleigh anchored by a USL Championship/NWSL stadium would attract new visitor activity to Wake County and would not compete with existing venues, according to a study released last week. (more…)
North Carolina FC Owner Moves Forward with Development Proposal
A group that includes North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik is signaling a willingness to complete a sprawling development in Raleigh with or without an MLS stadium, as developers acquire needed property for the proposal. (more…)
Forward Madison FC Launching Nationwide Bus Tour
Ahead of its September 14 match at Richmond, Forward Madison FC will conduct a nationwide bus tour that includes a beer delivery to North Carolina FC fans. (more…)
Details Emerge on New North Carolina FC Stadium Plan
Under a new proposal, a 20,000-seat North Carolina FC stadium would anchor a $1.9 billion mixed-used development in Raleigh named Downtown South. (more…)
North Carolina FC Stadium Plan Faces Funding Challenge
The possibility of public funding for a new North Carolina FC stadium is becoming more complicated, as the proposal was not recommended by Raleigh and Wake County officials in a funding round. (more…)
Latest North Carolina FC Stadium Plan to be Unveiled Next Week
The latest plan for a new North Carolina FC MLS stadium will emerge next week, when club owner Steve Malik and developer John Kane unveil a proposed development south of downtown Raleigh. (more…)
Malik: Proposed Raleigh Soccer Stadium Not Contingent on MLS
A successful MLS expansion bid might not be needed to build a proposed Raleigh soccer stadium, as North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik believes there could be other uses for the facility. (more…)