Major League Soccer (MLS)
Growing up | Major League Soccer’s expansion plans
With the entry of Los Angeles FC and Nashville imminent, two new cities to be announced in spring, and two more by the end of 2018, Major League Soccer is in growth mode. Bob Williams investigates what makes a host city work for the league, and how LA FC and Nashville will seek to harness the culture of their respective homes.
Up-and-down | MLS Pro-Rel debate returns
Events – the USA's World Cup qualification debacle, the football federation's presidential election and two lower-league clubs bringing a case against Fifa to CAS – have conspired to put promotion and relegation back on the MLS agenda. Frank Dunne reports.
Beckham’s MLS bid secures new backers ahead of key meeting
The David Beckham-fronted bid to place a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami has seen a significant change in its make-up with local businessmen Jorge and Jose Mas joining the venture in place of former majority partner Todd Boehly, according to multiple reports.
Four cities to contest next two MLS expansion slots
Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced the cities of Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Sacramento will battle for the next two expansion slots in the North American league.
Fanatics scores enhanced MLS partnership
Major League Soccer (MLS) has today (Monday) extended and expanded its deal with Fanatics through an agreement in which it will also reportedly invest in the online sports apparel and merchandise retailer.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium lands 2018 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer has announced that the 2018 edition of its All-Star Game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia home of new MLS franchise Atlanta United and NFL American football team the Atlanta Falcons.
MLS charter club considers move to Austin
The owners of Columbus Crew have today (Tuesday) confirmed they are exploring the option of moving the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise to Austin, stating that its current business model is unsustainable.
NASL files antitrust lawsuit against U.S. Soccer
The North American Soccer League (NASL) has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) after the national governing body rejected a request to grant it Division 2 status for 2018.
Minnesota Vikings owners join Nashville’s MLS bid
Nashville’s bid to secure a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise has been boosted by the addition of the Wilf family, majority owners of NFL American football team the Minnesota Vikings, to its ownership group.
Beckham reaching end game for MLS franchise deal
David Beckham is closing in on formally securing a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise in Miami after the North American competition’s owners voted to move into the final stages of what has been a drawn-out affair.
MLS becomes latest league to introduce video assistant referees
North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced that all of its games will incorporate a video assistant referee (VAR) from August 5.
Sacramento’s MLS bid boosted with USL franchise acquisition
Twelve markets enter race for MLS expansion slots
Beckham group facing deadline to close Miami MLS franchise deal
Nashville joins MLS expansion franchise race
Nashville has joined the list of US cities queueing up to secure a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise.
Stadium plan revealed for proposed Detroit MLS franchise
A 25,000-seat stadium will serve as the centrepiece of a wider $1bn (€882m) development project in Detroit, should Major League Soccer (MLS) give its approval for a new expansion franchise to launch in the Michigan city.
Ultimate Sports Apprentice | The growth of MLS
Carter Ladd, Major League Soccer VP of business development speaks to Ollie Silverton, the GMR/SportBusiness Group Ultimate Sports and Entertainment Apprentice, about football's growth in the US.
MLS targets St. Louis amid impending Rams exit
Major League Soccer (MLS) has started a search for a new stadium in St. Louis ahead of the potential addition to the North American club football competition of an expansion franchise in the Missouri city.