Major League Soccer (MLS)
Beckham-led MLS expansion franchise targeting 2017 launch
A key member of the ownership group behind David Beckham’s bid to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise to Miami has said 2017 is the target date for the launch of the team.
Beckham confirms Miami MLS expansion team plans
Major League Soccer (MLS) ended months of speculation today by confirming that Miami will be the destination of David Beckham’s expansion franchise, but details remain vague on the timeline for the project.
Tottenham enters advertising tie-up with Toronto FC following Defoe deal
Tottenham Hotspur and Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Toronto FC have entered into a four-year advertising rights deal as part of Jermain Defoe’s transfer from the English Premier League club to the Canadian team.
Beckham’s MLS franchise bid receives boost
David Beckham has received a boost in his bid to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise to Miami after Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez was given the green light to begin negotiations on a new privately funded stadium.
Beckham chooses Miami stadium site
David Beckham has reportedly identified PortMiami as the top potential site to develop a stadium to house a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise.
MLS franchises valued at $103m on average
Major League Soccer (MLS) franchises are worth $103 million on average, up 175 per cent in value over the last five years.
Corinthians named most valuable club in the Americas
Brazilian first division team Corinthians has been named the most valuable football club in the Americas, according to Forbes magazine.
MLS names new Orlando franchise
Major League Soccer (MLS) has awarded Orlando an expansion franchise to begin its inaugural season in 2015.
Q&A: New MLS franchise owner Flavio Augusto da Silva
Majority owner of new Major League Soccer (MLS) Orlando expansion franchise Orlando City Soccer Club, Brazilian entrepreneur Flavio Augusto da Silva, spoke exclusively to SportBusiness International this month about his plans for the team.
Taxpayers to fund $300m for MLS Braves stadium
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise Atlanta Braves will receive a $300-million contribution from taxpayers to fund its new $672-million stadium in Cobb County.
LeBron James plans Beckham partnership in MLS
National Basketball Association (NBA) star LeBron James plans to invest in soccer legend David Beckham’s proposed Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami.
New MLS franchise hires three VPs
Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has appointed three vice-presidents ahead of its inaugural 2015 season.
MLS hires former FA head as vice-president
Major League Soccer (MLS) has appointed the English Football Association (FA)’s security head Ray Whitworth vice-president of operations and security.
Beckham set to own Miami MLS franchise
Former England captain David Beckham is ready to exercise an option to own a north American Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami.
Stadium funding sets Orlando for MLS franchise
Orlando is set to secure Major League Soccer (MLS)’s latest expansion franchise after a key vote on funding for a new stadium went in its favour yesterday.
MLS plays down season calendar change
Major League Soccer (MLS) has played down reports that it is moving closer to adopting a European-style calendar that could be introduced as soon as the 2014 season.
Beckham earns over £16.5m in final football year
Retired football legend David Beckham has reportedly earned more than £16.5 million in his final playing year.
Exclusive: Orlando MLS franchise attractive for Brazilians
Flavio Augusto da Silva, the Brazilian entrepreneur behind a bid to establish a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise in Orlando, has said there is a huge opportunity to make Brazilian football fans’ “second favourite team” in the United States.