We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #7: How the Loudoun Hounds raised millions of dollars for a new ballpark, only to end up in court. (more…)
The independent Atlantic League is still interested in a Loudoun County team despite the demise of VIP Sports & Entertainment and the Loudoun Hounds; meanwhile, the league’s 2016 and 2017 lineup could be in flux as New Britain enters the league. (more…)
From raising $13 million to having only $671.63 left in a bank account: The tale of VIP Sports and Entertainment‘s attempt to bring independent baseball and professional soccer to Loudoun, Virginia. (more…)
The developer of One Loudoun in suburban Virginia are seeking to break a lease for land meant for a Loudoun Hounds ballpark — once pitched as an independent league team — but baseball is still on the agenda for the development. One Loudoun, LLC has filed suit in Loudoun County Circuit Court seeking to terminate […]
Several independent Atlantic League teams released schedules for the 2014 season, with a league lineup remaining unchanged for the coming year. The league lineup: Bridgeport Bluefish, Camden Riversharks, Lancaster Barnstormers, Long Island Ducks, Somerset Patriots, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Sugar Land Skeeters and York Revolution. Left off the schedule: the Loudoun Hounds, who are facing […]
A new Loudoun (Va.) ballpark for the Loudoun Hounds won’t be ready for the 2014 season opener, meaning the team will either play elsewhere while construction work is completed. According to the Hounds, work is being done on the facility, which is also designed to house professional soccer. The VIP Sports & Entertainment schedule has […]
The new home of the Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) will be known as Edelman Financial Field upon its opening for the 2014 season. Construction of the new ballpark began today after the official groundbreaking. Terms of the naming-rights deal struck between the firm and the Hounds ownership were not disclosed. “With the commencement of […]
A new ballpark for the Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) was approved unanimously last night by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, clearing the way for the team to begin play with the 2014 season. The new ballpark at the One Loudoun development at the interchange of Route 7 and Loudoun County Parkway will be […]
A new ballpark for the Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) at One Loudoun Place received approval from the Loudoun County Planning Commission and will be debated by the full board on March 25. The full Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is expected to take up the matter during a March 25 hearing. The One Loudoun […]
If a new ballpark is announced, you can bet the NIMBY folks will appear shortly — and this is what’s happened after the Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) announced plans for a new ballpark at One Loudoun Place. Residents of Potomac Green, a planned community serving the 55-and-older crowd a half mile from the proposed […]
New Astros uniforms, potential new Rays ballparks, teams maneuvering for 2013 and ownership changes made headlines this past week. The top stories on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Astros to unveil new uniforms Nov. 2 Loudoun Hounds: We have deal for 2014 ballpark Cubs pitch new seating behind Wrigley Field home plate Abundance […]
Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) management say they’re ready to go on a new 2014 ballpark, striking a deal for a 10,000-capacity facility at One Loudoun Place. “This is an exciting time for HoundsNation and the entire community,” said Bob Farren, President of VIP Sports & Entertainment, the Hounds’ parent company. “It is something we have […]
Given up by many for dead, a proposed Loudoun Hounds (independent; Atlantic League) ballpark could see the light of day if the team ownership lands a North American Soccer League (NASL) franchise. NASL officials and Virginia Investment Partnership (VIP), which owns the Hounds and has been working on the ballpark proposal at Kincora Village Center, […]
