Our monthly look at MLS expansion shows cities on the rise — Charlotte, Cincinnati — and some cities where a new stadium has been unexpectedly challenging — yeah, we’re looking at you, Miami. (more…)
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Handicapping MLS Expansion: June Edition
As we move closer to the end of the 2016 season, we also move closer to decisions on MLS expansion in coming seasons. Fans in multiple cities are eagerly awaiting any news of MLS expansion down the road, and plenty of financial plans are being prepared in anticipation of the circuit moving to 24 or […]
Handicapping MLS Expansion: May Edition
If there’s any serious sport in the professional-soccer world past the game on the pitch, it’s plotting future MLS expansion. The last time we explored the issue FC Cincinnati had not played a single match, a proposal for a new downtown Detroit stadium had not been announced, and a new Miami stadium was a lock. […]
MLS Expansion: What Happens in Next Round?
With Minnesota United FC and Miami FC working on new stadiums to fulfill the terms of their expansion bids, attention now turns to the next round of MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond, as plenty of investment groups are interested in securing one of four new teams down the line. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC moves forward on new stadium, hires architect
Sacramento Republic FC took another step toward MLS with the announcement that HNTB would design a new downtown stadium should the team be awarded an expansion franchise down the line. (more…)
Fans asked for Sacramento Republic FC stadium input
Fans are being asked for their input on the design and entertainment features of a new Sacramento Republic FC stadium, as team management moves ahead with planning in anticipation of an MLS franchise down the road. (more…)
Sacramento awaits MLS expansion news
With MLS expansion news stalled by negotiations in Miami, Sacramento Republic FC ownership and fans await the fate of their possible participation in Major League Soccer. (more…)
Next up in MLS expansion: Sacramento?
With Mayor Kevin Johnson saying that MLS expansion is a matter of when, not if, Sacramento Republic FC owners and fans are wondering if their city will next to land a team. (more…)
If Minneapolis lands MLS, what becomes of Sacramento and Miami?
If Minnesota United FC does indeed land a 2018 MLS expansion franchise, that leaves Sacramento and Miami to battle for a final 24th MLS team — with two totally different sets of dynamics at play. (more…)
MLS shoots down Vegas stadium plan
MLS informed Las Vegas officials that an expansion bid for Sin City wouldn’t be accepted by the league, leaving Sacramento and Minnesota as prime candidates to land teams in 2017 and 2018. (more…)