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Plans for Denver soccer stadium to move forward
The Denver City Council approved by a vote of 10-3 a series of measures that will allow NWSL expansion team Denver Summit to build a soccer stadium.
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Oklahoma City unveils design for soccer stadium
Oklahoma City has unveiled the first design renderings for its new $121 million soccer stadium, planned just south of the Bricktown District.
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Arthur Blank to build training center for Atlanta NWSL team
Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons, has committed $330 million to launch the NWSL’s 17th team to begin play in 2028. Blank paid a reported record sum of $165 million for the NWSL franchise. His investment will also include the development of a training ground dedicated to the NWSL team and […]
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Expansion San Diego FC romps in Game 3
Expansion San Diego FC advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-0 win over the Portland Timbers before another sellout crowd at Snapdragon Stadium.
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North Carolina FC drops out of Championship after 19 pro seasons
North Carolina FC, one of the USL’s oldest pro teams, won’t be returning to the USL Championship in 2026.
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Mark Abbott: MLS’s first employee recalls the league’s birth, growing pains and massive expansion
A week into Major League Soccer’s 10-team launch in 1996, Mark Abbott’s work included procuring a Ferrari on short notice for the league’s most famous goalkeeper. By the end of his three-decade MLS front office run, he was known for his work in expanding the league to 30 teams. Abbott, the National Soccer Hall of […]
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By the Numbers: USL Championship
Louisville City’s Sean Totsch became the USL Championship’s all-time leader in regular-season minutes.
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Denver stadium planned for Santa Fe Yards
The NWSL’s Denver franchise announced plans to build a 14,500-seat soccer stadium in the heart of Denver.
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Expansion San Diego FC stuns defending champion Galaxy
San Diego FC pulled off a major surprise in its first ever game in Major League Soccer, winning away to defending champions Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday.