As St. Louis ponders whether it has a future in the MLS, another ownership group is pitching the idea to the community. (more…)
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Funding for St. Louis MLS Stadium in Question
A case concerning the financing of stadiums in St. Louis is now being reconsidered, and it may very well affect the city’s MLS pursuit. (more…)
Following Busch Stadium Match, St. Louis Continues MLS Pursuit
After a Monday match at Busch Stadium, some in St. Louis are wondering how the city will continue with its pursuit of an MLS expansion team. (more…)
St. Louis MLS Ownership Group Still in Formative Stages
Despite the apparent league eagerness for a St. Louis MLS team, a firm ownership group still needs to be finalized — but there’s the chance the group could include former St. Louis Rams players. (more…)
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. […]
Investor interest in new St. Louis MLS team emerges
There are heavy hitters expressing interest in investing in a new St. Louis MLS team, including local business and sports-industry leaders — and maybe former St. Louis Ram Chris Long. (more…)
With NFL gone, St. Louis MLS efforts accelerate
With the Rams departing for Los Angeles and a billion-dollar downtown stadium on hold, the chances for a future St. Louis MLS team were boosted, as Commissioner Don Garber announced the league would immediately launch a stadium-planning effort. (more…)
USL Pro expands to St. Louis for 2015
Good news for Missouri soccer fans, as USL Pro expands to St. Louis for the 2015 season. “We are thrilled to welcome St. Louis into USL Pro,” USL CEO Alec Papadakis said in a statement. “St. Louis, more than any other U.S. city, has significantly contributed to the development and growth of American soccer on […]