Chris Martinovic and Warren Smith are bringing professional men’s USL Championship and women’s USL Super League soccer to Northwest Arkansas–the communities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale–as well as a new stadium. (more…)
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USL New Orleans effort unveiled
More expansion news for you: a partnership for a USL New Orleans effort was unveiled by the United Soccer League, with both men’s and women’s teams in the works. (more…)
New SD Loyal stadium pitched at arena redevelopment
A new SD Loyal stadium is proposed as part of a planned redevelopment of the 48-acre sports arena property, as the city reviews two submissions for an overhaul of the underused Pechanga Arena property. (more…)
Andrew Vassiliadis Unveiled as USL San Diego Chairman
Local businessman and philanthropist Andrew Vassiliadis will serve as chairman of USL San Diego, making the 36-year-old the youngest principal owner in the USL Championship. (more…)
USL San Diego Set to Announce 2020 Launch
An upcoming USL San Diego club in USL Championship is preparing for a 2020 launch, with a formal announcement expected Tuesday. (more…)
San Diego USL Club Unveiled, But Work Remains
A San Diego USL Championship club backed by Warren Smith and Landon Donovan (shown above) is taking shape, but the pair is still looking to land a lead investor. (more…)
Landon Donovan, Warren Smith to Back San Diego USL Club
A San Diego USL Championship club is reportedly in the works, with the team to be backed by a group led by London Donovan and Warren Smith. (more…)
MLS Expansion Group Acquires Sacramento Republic FC
The group backing a bid for an MLS expansion franchise in Sacramento has acquired Sacramento Republic FC, a decision that could bolster the city’s case. (more…)
Smith, Nagle Kiss and Make Up to Unite Behind Sacramento MLS Bid
Sacramento Republic FC founder Warren Smith and investor Kevin Nagle have patched their differences, leading to a united front behind a Sacramento MLS bid that now stands an excellent chance of succeeding. (more…)
NASL, USL Both Awarded USSF Provisional Division II status
Both the NASL and USL were awarded USSF Provisional Division II status for 2017 in a decision announced last night, giving both leagues and the U.S. Soccer Federation time to map out a sustainable business structure for North American professional soccer. (more…)