Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati passes 18,000 season ticket mark
FC Cincinnati has already sold 18,000 season tickets for its inaugural MLS season, which will kick off in March 2019.
Atlanta United, DC United and FC Cincinnati join expanded eMLS Cup
The 2019 eMLS Cup will feature 22 of the 24 Major League Soccer teams, with Atlanta United, DC United and expansion club FC Cincinnati participating for the first time
Wolfsburg grows US presence with Orlando City tie-up
VfL Wolfsburg is aiming to expand its presence in the United States by inking a partnership deal with Orlando City that covers both men's and women's soccer
San Diego voters reject MLS stadium plan
San Diego's hopes of landing a Major League Soccer expansion team were all but dashed after the SoccerCity stadium initiative was defeated by local voters on Tuesday night
Miami votes in favour of MLS stadium plan
Miami has moved a step closer to hosting a Major League Soccer franchise after voters gave city officials permission to negotiate a no-bid lease deal with David Beckham’s ownership group to build a wide-ranging s…
Ibrahimović has top-selling MLS jersey in 2018
Zlatan Ibrahimović remains a force on and off the field.
Major League Soccer ‘to introduce shirt-sleeve sponsors in 2019’
Major League Soccer is poised to follow in the footsteps of the English Premier League by introducing shirt-sleeve sponsors next season, according to a report in The Athletic
Tebas: Fifa has “no decision to make” over LaLiga’s US match
LaLiga president Javier Tebas defended his plan to play a regular-season match in the USA against the concerns of Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Orlando confirmed as host city for 2019 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer confirmed on Thursday that Orlando will host the 2019 All-Star Game. The opponents and date will be announced in the coming months.
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USL launches first league-wide licensing program
United Soccer League officials today announced they have launched a new league-wide licensing program aimed at delivering further fan engagement and support by providing more licensed club products in…
D.C. United restructures ownership group
Major League Soccer franchise D.C. United has announced that an entity controlled by Jason Levien has acquired Erick Thohir’s ownership interest in the club.
Beckham’s MLS development project on hold while he awaits vote result
David Beckham’s Miami Major League Soccer franchise requires a majority vote from the Miami City Commission on Wednesday (July 18) to proceed with its stadium plans.
Chicago Fire welcomes local businessman as major investor
Joe Mansueto, chairman of Chicago-based investment research and management firm Morningstar, has acquired a 49 per cent stake in Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Chicago Fire
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Kings of Queen City | FC Cincinnati president on the club’s preparations for MLS
It’s like trying to drink out of a fire hose,” says Jeff Berding, FC Cincinnati president and general manager, of his quest to transform the club into a Major League Soccer franchise for the 2019 season.
US Digest | Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
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Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
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