Billed as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic: Ron Burkle is dropping his acquisition of a Sacramento MLS expansion team once slated to launch play in 2022, leaving the city and league working to find a replacement. (more…)
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Attention Turns to Sacramento MLS Stadium Construction
Now that Sacramento Republic FC has been approved as an MLS expansion team, attention is turning toward construction on an upcoming new stadium. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC Approved as MLS Expansion Team
Sacramento Republic FC has officially been approved as an MLS expansion team, with plans announced Monday for a 2022 launch. (more…)
Business Community Anticipates Sacramento MLS Stadium Project
With Sacramento Republic FC expected to be named an MLS expansion team, the business community is anticipating the benefits a new stadium and surrounding development could produce. (more…)
Report: Sacramento Officially in Line For MLS Expansion Team
Sacramento Republic FC will be officially announced next Monday by league officials as an MLS expansion team, according to a report in the Sacramento Bee. (more…)
MLS Stadium as Cornerstone to Sacramento Development
With Ron Burkle investing in Sacramento Republic FC and a proposed downtown stadium, it’s time to review exactly what’s in the works, as the ownership jockeys for a future MLS expansion team. (more…)
Mayor Pitches Incentive Package for Sacramento Republic FC Stadium
With new lead investor Ron Burkle potentially boosting the club’s MLS expansion hopes, Sacramento mayor Darrell Steinberg is pitching an incentive package for a proposed Sacramento Republic FC stadium. (more…)
Ron Burkle Announced as Lead Sacramento Republic FC Owner
After a long search, Sacramento Republic FC has a new lead owner, with Ron Burkle announced as buying a controlling interest in the USL team–a move that significantly advances the city’s MLS dreams. (more…)