The United Soccer League has decided against a Fort Myers development plan that includes a conversion of City of Palms Park to a soccer pitch, putting the future of the former Boston Red Sox spring home in doubt once again. (more…)
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Fort Myers still struggling with City of Palms Park future
It’s been over a year since Fort Myers first addressed the City of Palms Park future, but after a false start talks of a larger redevelopment anchored by a United Soccer League stadium continue. (more…)
Southwest University Park Preps for Pro Soccer
Already a standout home for the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Southwest University Park will receive upgrades to accommodate soccer’s El Paso Locomotive FC in 2019. (more…)
Purchase of Rowdies Not Expected to Affect Rays’ Facility Plans
Despite widespread speculation to the contrary, the Tampa Bay Rays‘ pending purchase of soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) and subsequent gain of an Al Lang Stadium lease is not expected to affect any regular-season or spring training facility plans. (more…)
Rays to Buy USL’s Rowdies, Get Control of Al Lang Stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly purchase soccer’s Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL), a move that would effectively give them control of Al Lang Stadium. (more…)
Cubs’ Tom Ricketts Invests in USL Club
Chicago Cubs chariman Tom Ricketts is entering professional soccer, as he has purchased majority ownership of an upcoming USL Chicago club. (more…)
The Future of Cashman Field? Pro Soccer
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be moving to a new Summerlin ballpark in 2019, leaving the team’s long-time home, Cashman Field. So what will happen to the downtown facility? Its future lies in pro soccer. (more…)
Coolray Field Gearing Up for First USL Season
Coolray Field is preparing to serve a dual role in 2018, as it will host both the Gwinnett Stripers (Class AAA; International League) and USL’s Atlanta United 2. (more…)
Soccer Arrives at First Tennessee Park, Cashman Field
Over the weekend, Cashman Field and First Tennessee Park both saw their new USL tenant host a large crowd for a preseason contest against an MLS club. (more…)
Cheney Stadium to Host USL Soccer in 2018-2019
Pro soccer in the form of Seattle Sounders 2 (S2) will be arriving at Cheney Stadium ahead of schedule, as the USL squad will be playing matches at the home of the Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. (more…)
MountainStar Involved in El Paso’s Pitch for USL Franchise
MountainStar Sports Group, the organization behind the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), is involved in an effort to bring a United Soccer League team to El Paso. (more…)
Storm Chasers’ Green Leading Omaha USL Efforts
Another MiLB owner is looking at entering the world of pro soccer, as Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) CEO/Managing Owner Gary Green is leading the effort to bring a USL team to Omaha. (more…)
Tacoma Rainiers Enter Soccer Business With Sounders
Another MiLB team is entering the pro soccer business, as the Tacoma Rainiers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Seattle Sounders (MLS) will collaborate on a USL team and a soccer-specific stadium adjacent to Cheney Stadium. (more…)