As 2021 nears an end, MLS is seemingly closer to expansion than it’s been since March 2020. But there’s little mystery this time around, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber expressing a clear preference for Las Vegas. (more…)
Tag Archives | Phoenix Rising FC
Two new USL Championship stadiums on tap for 2021
With the season on the way, we have two new USL Championship stadiums debuting in coming months: Weidner Field (Colorado Springs Switchbacks) and a new Wild Horse Pass facility (Phoenix Rising FC), plus a renovated Memorial Stadium (Charlotte Independence). (more…)
Phoenix Rising FC moving stadium to Wild Horse Pass
This is why you build a modular stadium: Phoenix Rising FC is moving its stadium and training fields to Wild Horse Pass within the Gila River Indian Community while improving the USL Championship facility in the process. (more…)
Phoenix Rising won’t host USL Championship title game
Following concerns that Phoenix Rising FC amassed the most points in league play with a boost from a San Diego Loyal forfeit, the team announced it would not host the USL Championship title game should it reach the finals. (more…)
Future of FC Tucson: Cloudy
The future of USL League One’s FC Tucson is up in the air, as owner Phoenix Rising FC is evaluating options for the team in 2021 and beyond. (more…)
FC Tucson Names Amanda Powers President
USL League One’s FC Tucson has filled a front office leadership position, naming former New Mexico United Chief Operating Officer Amanda Powers as its first president. Powers is the second female club president in U.S. men’s professional soccer history. (more…)
MLS Expansion 2020: Never Say Never Again
With the addition of Charlotte as MLS’s 30th team, Commissioner Don Garber says that further expansion likely won’t happen again, but with stadium and development projects in the works, fans should never say never in 2020. (more…)
Best of 2019, #1: MLS Expansion in 2019 and Beyond
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond. (more…)
New for 2019: Casino Arizona Field
The home of Phoenix Rising FC has a new name, as the stadium is now known as Casino Arizona Field. (more…)
Playoff Run Boosting Phoenix Rising FC MLS Expansion Chances?
On the heels of a successful regular season, a USL postseason appearance may boost Phoenix Rising FC‘s MLS expansion profile. (more…)