A Sacramento MLS bid received a huge boost with the announcement that San Francisco 49ers (NFL) and Sacramento Kings (NBA) owners were buying into the ownership group. (more…)
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Sacramento, Minnesota lead in MLS expansion race
Bids from Sacramento and Minnesota interests have the inner track to landing a coveted MLS expansion team, with Las Vegas trailing for lack of a solid stadium plan. (more…)
Sacramento leading contender for MLS expansion team?
With the league holding meetings last week with potential MLS expansion team owners, the betting has Sacramento a leading contender to land a team, with a strong ownership group and a promising stadium plan. (more…)
Mayor: No public funds for new Sacramento MLS stadium
The city can be “good partners” when it comes to a new Sacramento MLS stadium, but Mayor Kevin Johnson says Republic FC owners should expect no public funding of a new facility. (more…)
NBA’s Kings mull Sacramento Republic FC purchase
The Sacramento Kings (NBA) are in talks about a Sacramento Republic FC purchase, with a plan to raise the USL Pro team to MLS with a new downtown stadium. (more…)
Sales-tax hike could fund new Sacramento Republic FC stadium
Sacramento County is looking at a one-eighth-cent sales-tax hike to pay for a variety of projects, including a potential new Sacramento Republic FC stadium. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC on a roll with another sellout
With two sellouts in three games, Sacramento Republic FC is building a some serious momentum after a second sellout at Hughes Stadium in three matches. (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC preps for new stadium
Sacramento Republic FC will play its final game at its temporary home, Hughes Stadium, before moving to a new stadium at Cal Expo — another temporary venue. (more…)
Is success bad for American pro soccer?
Seattle Sounders FC set attendance records while playing in a football stadium. Sacramento Republic FC sells out a 20,000-seat municipal football bowl. And New York City FC is playing at Yankee Stadium next season. Are these events good or bad for American pro soccer? (more…)
Sacramento Republic FC sells out Hughes Stadium for home opener
Talk about a strong debut: Sacramento Republic FC drew more than 20,000 fans to the team’s debut at Hughes Stadium. (more…)