“I can’t get a break. But we need the rain, so it’s hard to get upset when we know how much it’s needed.” — Sacramento Republic FC president WarrenSmith after the USL (and MLS hopeful) club had […]
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MLS Expansion: Who stands where in stadium race
The 12 cities seeking MLS’s four expansion spots all have a record of soccer support and all are backed by heavy hitters. What will separate them is their success in finalizing a stadiumdeal in the next […]
Quakes encouraged but not giddy after impressive opener
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) One game can’t erase four seasons of frustration, yet a spirited and efficient 1-0 defeat ofMontreal at Avaya Stadium Saturday in the 2017 opener lifted the mood in the stands and locker […]
MLS Expansion: Peace at hand in Sacramento
After two nights of mediation held by Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Sacramento Republic FC founder and majority owner Warren Smith and investor Kevin Nagle settled their differencesthat threatened to wreck the bid Nagle’s Sac Soccer & Entertainment […]
MLS Expansion: Sacramento, from sure bet to …?
Of the 12 cities on the current MLS expansion list, none looked to be in better shape thanSacramento. Almost 10 months ago, MLS commissioner Don Garber said Sacramento “checked the boxes that are required.” One those […]
MLS Expansion: What's expected of winning bidders
MLS commissioner Don Garber announced the targeted cities, timelines and fees for expansion as the league grows from 24 to 28 teams. Here’s what the expansion committee will be looking for fromwinning bidders. MLS Expansion: Who’sWho […]
MLS Expansion: Competition gets crazy
If the push to get into pro soccer is driven by the desire to get a seat at the negotiating table for one of the four remaining MLS expansion spots, more than a few groups are going […]
What They're Saying: Sacramento planning and design commissioner Cornelious Burke
“This project in my opinion is a game changer.” — Sacramento planning and design commissioner Cornelious Burke on recommending approval for the plan to redevelopSacramento’s historic downtown railyard with, among other things, a soccer stadium needed […]
Preki emerges to take up the reins of Saint Louis FC
He played in the Premier League, and for the USA at a World Cup. He scored an historic goal against Brazil in an unforgettable Gold Cup semifinal. Twice he was namedMVP of MLS and once its […]
USL Rewind: Blues, Lions capture final playoff spots
The lineup is complete. Playoff bracketing fell into place when Orange County Blues FC and Orlando City B claimed the last remaining berths. The single-elimination USL tournament starts Friday with eight-team brackets in the Western and […]