Former NASL squad Miami FC has purchased USL Championship franchise rights from Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), with the team planning to resume play at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami for the 2020 season. (more…)
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Tropicana Field Site Instead of Al Lang Stadium for St. Petersburg MLS? Maybe
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman raised the possibility of building an MLS-quality stadium at the current Tropicana Field site, but it doesn’t sound like MLS officials or Tampa Bay Rowdies owner Bill Edwards are backing the plan — yet. (more…)
St. Petersburg Mayor Meets with MLS
During a visit to New York, St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman reportedly met with MLS commissioner Don Garber to bolster his city’s chances of landing an expansion franchise. (more…)
St. Pete Holds Off On Al Lang Stadium Upgrades
Plans for Al Lang Stadium upgrades for the Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL) are on hold, as city officials don’t want to commit tourism dollars for stadium improvements until the future of a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark is settled. (more…)