The New York Mets made a slew of upgrades to their home for the 2022 season, but there are indications Citi Field development could be in the works–and potentially a new soccer stadium. (more…)
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End of an Era at RFK Stadium
When D.C. United ends its 2017 home season on Oct. 22, it will mark the end of an era for the MLS team–and the end of an era in stadium history, one that includes plenty of baseball. (more…)
MLS, Not MiLB Preferred by San Antonio Politicians
Some prominent local politicians are stating a clear preference for public spending on a San Antonio MLS stadium expansion over any spending on a new ballpark for the San Antonio Missions (Class AA; Texas League) — but we’re still months away from any decisions. (more…)
Reno Aces add pro soccer for 2017
We’ve covered this on our soccer site, but now that it’s official it’s time to note the development here: the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be adding a United Soccer League (USL) team to the Aces Ballpark mix in 2017. (more…)
Man City/Liverpool match preview of Yankee Stadium soccer
Next year will see MLS soccer played at Yankee Stadium with the arrival of New York City FC. A recent match there between two European giants was a preview of how the facility will work for pro soccer. We have the full details at our sister site, Soccer Stadium Digest. Money quote from Jon Bruning: […]
Chihuahuas owners: We want El Paso MLS team
The owners of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), MountainStar Sports Group, wants to expand their operations with the addition of a new MLS team. We have all the details at Soccer Stadium Digest, but the basic news is this: Alan Ledford and crew have already met with MLS officials, including commissioner […]
Introducing Soccer Stadium Digest
We have another company announcement today: now live is our newest professional-sports website, Soccer Stadium Digest. Yesterday we announced the launch of a history project with the NY-Penn League (thanks for all the positive comments on that project by the way — yes, we are also excited!) and hinted at further announcements. More are on […]
Yankee Stadium to host MLS soccer: report
Despite objections from MLB officials, Yankee Stadium is poised to host New York City FC games beginning next season, as the MLS squad co-owned by the Yankees sets up camp for three years. New York City FC is owned by the Yankees and Manchester City of the Premier League. It’s the latest attempt to bring […]
With DC United deal, handwriting on wall for RFK Stadium
With a tentative deal in place for a new DC United stadium near Nationals Park, the future of historic RFK Stadium is muddled — at best. MLS’s DC United, of course, is the last remaining tenant of RFK Stadium. The proposed $300-million project calls for a new stadium near Nationals Park in the Buzzard Point […]
Yankee Stadium still potential home of MLS team
It sounds like there are still a lot of moving parts in play, as Major League Soccer (MLS) officials address the possibility of an expansion team playing in Yankee Stadium while a new home is being built. The issue: where the new home could be built. New York officials had proposed putting a 25,000-seat MLS […]
Kirk Goodman back in the baseball world
Our old friend Kirk Goodman is back in the baseball world, leaving the Houston Dynamo for a sales position with TSE Services. Prior to his stint in Major League Soccer, Goodman enjoyed a 17-year Minor League Baseball career, mostly with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Jacksonville Suns (Class […]
Yankees to invest in MLS team
The New York Yankees are investing in an expansion Major League Soccer franchise and could host the team at Yankee Stadium while a new soccer-specific facility is planned. The Yankees will own between 20 and 25 percent of New York City Football Club (putting up a chunk of the $100-million expansion fee), with Manchester City, […]
Dodgers building an empire in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Dodgers ownership is looking at expanding its empire by acquiring AEG, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings, as well as Staples Center and MLS franchises/facilities. AEG, part of Philip Anschutz’s business empire that also includes railroads, media, petroleum businesses and travel firms (Xanterra is the Yellowstone National Park concessionaire), includes Los Angeles’s […]