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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Next up for NWSL: Sacramento?
In the midst of a horrible year that saw MLS teams pull out of the MLS is Back tournament and USL League One squads withdraw from competition, one continual bright spot has been the National Women’s Soccer League. Next up: A potential NWSL Sacramento expansion team. (more…)
MLS expansion plans pushed back due to COVID-19
MLS expansion plans for Charlotte, St. Louis and Sacramento have been pushed back, as the league maps out a future in a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19 concerns. (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…)
Loan Approved for Sacramento Stadium Project Infrastructure
In a tweak to plans for a Sacramento Republic FC stadium project, city officials voted Tuesday to approve a $27.2 million loan to jumpstart work on related infrastructure. (more…)
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…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: September 2019 Edition
With reports that Sacramento will be awarded an MLS expansion franchise for the 2022 season, the discussion begins on the contenders for the next team to be awarded in the march toward a 30-team circuit. (more…)