It’s been a few months since we reported on any movement regarding MLS expansion, but we have have some news on that front–and we’re adding to the expansion coverage with news about NWSL expansion as well. Welcome to your November 2022 expansion update. (more…)
Tag Archives | NWSL
Minnesota Aurora looks to upgrade program in 2024
With the team committed to the pre-professional USL W League in 2023, leadership of Minnesota Aurora is planning a move to the professional ranks—NWSL or USL Super League—for 2024 and beyond. (more…)
Meet the project leads and designers behind new KC Current stadium
Setting a new bar for women’s sports. That’s the goal for KC Current’s new home, as the team gets ready to break ground on a new facility set to be the first soccer stadium purpose-built for a women’s pro team. (more…)
New KC Current stadium groundbreaking set for October
Groundbreaking for the new KC Current stadium has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, as the NWSL squad releases three new renderings for the waterfront facility. (more…)
Will Arctos investment bring back Utah Royals?
Arctos Sports Partners is investing in Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) with the express purpose of bringing a third pro sports franchise to Utah—with the wide assumption being this represents the return of NWSL’s Utah Royals. (more…)
Team: New KC Current waterfront stadium should generate $60M in total spending
A new KC Current waterfront stadium is expected to generate $60 million in total direct, indirect, and induced spending, according to an economic study presented to the Missouri Development Finance Board. (more…)
PNC Stadium upgrades unveiled
Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL) owner Ted Segal announced another major round of PNC Stadium upgrades, including mesh seating and an expanded club. (more…)
New KC Current stadium renderings released
We have some new KC Current stadium renderings, as the NWSL team pursues a privately financed facility on the east end of the Berkley Riverfront in Kansas City, Missouri. (more…)
Allison Howard new KC Current president
Big hire for Kansas City Current (NWSL), as Allison Howard is the team’s new president after spending the last five years as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers. (more…)
New KC Current stadium price tag: $117 million
The price tag of a new KC Current stadium–the first facility purpose-built for a NWSL team–is now at $117 million, up from the original $70 million estimate–and the team is asking for state tax incentives. (more…)