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Leagues: MLS

/ 351 days ago

Sacramento moving ahead with stadium plan with or without MLS

Sacramento will go ahead with plans to build a new stadium despite being overlooked for Major League Soccer expansion. The California city's Sacramento Republic FC was recently a strong candidate to become the league's 30th franchise. However, MLS officials eventually chose San Diego after Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour agreed to a $500 million expansion fee. […]

Leagues: NWSL

/ 365 days ago

NWSL plans to expand to 16 teams by 2026

The NWSL hopes to see 16 teams in the league in just three years. League Commissioner Jessica Berman, speaking to the Washington Post, sees consistent expansion over the next three years. Some of those are already confirmed. The Utah Royals are returning to NWSL play for the 2024 campaign. The side last played in 2020. […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 367 days ago

Egyptian billionaire and tribe eye MLS franchise in San Diego

San Diego is on the verge of becoming the latest MLS expansion franchise location. After a number of close calls in getting a club, the southern California city will be the 30th MLS club. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the announcement from MLS in bringing a club to the area could be as soon […]

Leagues: NWSL

/ 401 days ago

Investors buy NWSL expansion team for $53 million in Bay Area

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has officially announced plans for a new expansion team in San Francisco's Bay Area. It is the 14th host region in the United States women's top flight, and its first season is in 2024. There are currently a dozen teams in the league, but two additional clubs will be […]