When addressing the proposal recently, MLS commissioner Don Garber indicated that the Detroit MLS expansion bid was hampered by a plan to use Ford Field. (more…)
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Detroit Prepares to Present MLS Expansion Bid
One of four finalists for two MLS expansion slots, Detroit is preparing to present a pitch that includes the use of Ford Field for soccer action. (more…)
New Downtown Detroit Stadium Scrapped; Ford Field Now Target MLS Facility
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert have pulled the plug on a new downtown Detroit stadium, and are instead joining forces with the Ford family to place an MLS expansion team in Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. (more…)
Detroit MLS Stadium Plan Takes a Step Forward
A tentative agreement has been reached between Detroit and Wayne County for a land swap, helping to move a proposed Detroit MLS stadium plan forward. (more…)
Detroit MLS Stadium Proposal to Pursued by Wayne County
The proposal for a Detroit MLS stadium has received a boost, as Wayne County‘s executive announced that his administration is pursuing an agreement relating to the facility. (more…)
Ilitch: We Support Detroit MLS Effort
Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Christopher Ilitch expressed approval for the Detroit MLS effort and a plan to build a new stadium downtown, concentrating five professional franchises in a relatively small footprint. (more…)
Study Released on Detroit MLS Stadium Proposal
A new study by the University of Michigan says the proposal to build an MLS stadium on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit would create nearly $2.4 billion in new development. However, some are not convinced the study adequately makes the case for a new stadium at that site. (more…)
Detroit MLS Expansion Group: We’re Focused on Jail Site for Stadium
A representative for the group behind MLS expansion bid in Detroit says the it is focused on the Gratiot Avenue site for its proposed stadium. (more…)
Warren Evans: MLS Proposal for Gratiot Site Needs to Improve
During an annual address on Tuesday, Wayne County executive Warren Evans said the proposal that could lead to an MLS stadium on Gratiot Avenue has to “get better and move faster.” (more…)
Detroit Stadium Backers Expect to Meet with MLS This Spring
As Tom Gores and Dan Gilbert continue their pitch for a stadium in Detroit, officials expect the MLS expansion committee to meet with the group this spring. (more…)