Expansion of Major League Soccer (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Expansion of Major League Soccer" in English language version.

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ajc.com

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bbc.co.uk

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bizjournals.com

Bench, Emily (December 6, 2018). "Columbus Crew's proposed buyers pledging $645M total investment". Columbus Business First. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
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Manasso, John (January 16, 2009). "Blank withdraws MLS soccer team bid". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Bandell, Brian (December 7, 2015). "Major League Soccer approves David Beckham's expansion team in Miami, Overtown location – South Florida Business Journal". South Florida Business Journal.
"After securing broadcast deal, could MLS be in Phoenix Rising's future?". March 5, 2022. No. Phoenix Business Journal. Cronkite News. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
Bailey, W. Scott. "Spurs, city and county strike a deal for Toyota Field; MLS team part of the long-term plan". San Antonio Business Journal. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
"Commissioner: 'We hope and expect' Sacramento will join MLS", April 14, 2016.

bloomberg.com

"Summertime Is Soccer Time in America". Bloomberg TV. July 5, 2013.

businessofsoccer.com

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businessweek.com

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canada.com

Walker, Ian (October 25, 2008). "MLS expansion fee won't scare away Whitecaps". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.

cbc.ca

"MLS approves Toronto expansion franchise". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. November 12, 2005.
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cbs8.com

"San Diego investment group unveils new Qualcomm stadium proposal". CBS. February 20, 2017.

charlotteobserver.com

"Charlotte's Major League Soccer dreams are dead for now. Here's how the deal unraveled". The Charlotte Observer. October 23, 2017.
"Major League Soccer expands again, opening door for Charlotte and David Tepper". The Charlotte Observer. April 19, 2019.

cincinnati.com

"FC Cincinnati unveils stadium design, emphasizes Newport at OTR event". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved June 14, 2017.

cleveland.com

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cnbc.com

Young, Jabari (July 17, 2020). "Major League Soccer to delay debuts of 3 expansion franchises due to coronavirus". CNBC. Retrieved July 18, 2020.

courier-journal.com

"MLS is expanding, but Louisville City FC is focused on United Soccer League". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
"Louisville sees more 'opportunity' with an MLS franchise than NBA". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

crainsdetroit.com

"Silverdome owners pitch plan for MLS stadium, mall, condos on jail site | Crain's Detroit Business". Crains Detroit. July 24, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
"Wayne Co. committee recommends Gilbert bid for jail site". Crains Detroit. October 29, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
"Detroit bid in limbo after MLS awards latest expansion club to Cincinnati", Crain's Detroit Business, May 29, 2018.

democratandchronicle.com

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deseretnews.com

Black, Michael (October 10, 2008). "Real Salt Lake fans get a kick out of Rio Tinto Stadium". Deseret News. Retrieved October 28, 2014.

espn.com

Hernandez, Cesar (May 18, 2023). "San Diego awarded 30th MLS team, will debut in 2025". ESPN. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
Carlisle, Jeff (February 26, 2021). "Sacramento MLS team on indefinite hold after investor pulls out of deal". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
"San Diego or Las Vegas top MLS expansion candidates - Garber". ESPN.com. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
"MLS announces David Beckham's expansion team in Miami". ESPN. January 29, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
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"MLS confirms Nashville will be home to its latest expansion franchise". ESPN. December 20, 2017.
"MLS announces David Beckham's expansion team in Miami". ESPN. January 29, 2018.
"San Diego named 30th MLS club; debut in '25". ESPN.com. May 18, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
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espnfc.com

Carlisle, Jeff (October 27, 2014). "MLS shuts down Chivas USA; new club, ownership to return in 2017". ESPN FC. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
"Nashville MLS expansion bid gets boost from $275m stadium approval". ESPN. November 8, 2017.
"MLS chief Don Garber still hopeful on St. Louis, San Diego, Miami expansion". January 14, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
"Barcelona to bid for Miami MLS franchise". ESPNsoccernet. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
"Detroit plan that would allow for MLS stadium backed by county executive". ESPN. July 31, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

espnfc.us

"San Diego Padres owner among those interested in MLS franchise", ESPN FC, June 24, 2016.
"Talking Points: Which cities will Major League Soccer expand to next?", ESPN FC, April 28, 2016.

fieldofschemes.com

DeMause, Neil (November 30, 2015). "Beckham reportedly throws in towel on soccer stadium alongside Marlins Park". Field of Schemes.

forbes.com

Settimi, Christina (July 17, 2020). "MLS Expansion Teams In Charlotte, Sacramento And St. Louis Have To Wait Another Year To Play". Forbes. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
Ozanian, Mike (May 21, 2013). "David Beckham To Earn Huge Windfall From New York's MLS Expansion". Retrieved August 14, 2022.
Bercovici, Jeff (May 21, 2013). "With New York City FC, Does MLS Have Room for the Cosmos?". Forbes. Retrieved May 22, 2013.

fox2now.com

"MLS stadium measure fails in St. Louis". FOX2now.com. April 5, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
"Major League Soccer awards expansion franchise to St. Louis; announcement Tuesday". Fox-2 Now: St. Louis. August 29, 2019.

foxsports.com

"Landon Donovan joins ownership group trying to bring MLS expansion team to San Diego". Fox Sports. March 3, 2017.
"Phoenix set to join the race for an MLS expansion team". January 26, 2017.

freep.com

Scott, Melanie (November 16, 2009). "Canadian firm submits winning bid of $583,000 for Silverdome". Detroit Free Press.
Sipple, George (April 30, 2016). "Soccer mogul Roger Faulkner backs Detroit MLS plan". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
George, Sipple (April 28, 2016). "Detroit's Major League Soccer expansion bid hinges on failed jail site". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 4, 2016.

go.com

abcnews.go.com

Newberry, Paul (April 16, 2014). "Atlanta Lands MLS Expansion Team for 2017". AP Sports. Retrieved April 16, 2014.

goal.com

"San Diego's MLS expansion hopes take major hit after losing vote on stadium project". Goal. November 8, 2018.
"Miami Barcelona MLS Campaign Is Dead". Goal.com. March 3, 2009.

iht.com

"Search – Global Edition – The New York Times". International Herald Tribune. March 29, 2009. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

indystar.com

"Indy Eleven to apply for MLS expansion". January 30, 2017.

insidemnsoccer.com

Quarstad, Brian (May 12, 2012). "MLS Commissioner Don Garber Says Minnesota 'Goes on List' with New Vikings Stadium". Inside MN Soccer. Archived from the original on May 16, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.

insideworldfootball.com

"Garber says MLS will stick at 32 teams as he headlines Soccerex USA opening day". Inside World Football. November 22, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.

kcra.com

Manna, Orko (July 29, 2022). "Fans, city leaders want Sacramento Republic FC in the MLS following huge US Open Cup semifinal win". KCRA. Retrieved October 24, 2022.

ksat.com

Stacy, Mitch. "MLS team may move to Austin, could ruin SA's chances of landing team". KSAT-TV. Retrieved November 1, 2017.

lasvegassun.com

Shine, Conor (December 17, 2014). "City Council approves funding for Las Vegas soccer stadium". Las Vegas Sun.

latimes.com

Koren, James Rufus (August 23, 2016). "Banc of California snags naming rights for L.A. Football Club soccer stadium". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 23, 2016.

louisvillefuture.com

"Louisville has been working with the Mayor's Office to speak with MLS about join the league". Louisville Future. June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.

miamiherald.com

Mazzei, Patricia (February 5, 2014). "Soccer star David Beckham to bring MLS team to Miami". The Miami Herald.
Hanks, Douglas; Smiley, David (December 4, 2015). "Beckham announces Overtown site for soccer stadium". The Miami Herald. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
Hanks, Douglas; Smiley, David (March 24, 2016). "David Beckham group buys private land needed for Miami soccer stadium". The Miami Herald. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
Hanks, Douglas (May 6, 2016). "David Beckham stadium talks with Miami-Dade hit a snag". The Miami Herald. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
Kaufman, Michelle (February 2, 2014). "Beckham-Miami deal one step closer; local visit plans revealed". The Miami Herald.

mlive.com

Hakala, Josh (June 7, 2011). "With eyes on Detroit, Silverdome owners submit Major League Soccer expansion bid". MLive.com.

mlssoccer.com

"MLS announces plans to expand to 30 teams". MLSsoccer.com. April 18, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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"MLS awards Philadelphia 2010 expansion team" (Press release). Major League Soccer. February 28, 2008. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
"MLS awards 18th franchise to Portland" (Press release). Major League Soccer. March 20, 2009. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
Borg, Simon (October 25, 2010). "Investors targeting MLS club for Orlando". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
"Orlando City put MLS ambitions on show for Commissioner". MLSsoccer.com. March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
"Orlando City determined to join MLS despite legislation impasse in Florida House". mlssoccer.com. May 6, 2013. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
Schlueb, Mark; David Damron (October 22, 2013). "'We are going MLS!' Pro soccer stadium is coming to Orlando". Orlando Sentinel.
Stejkal, Sam (March 25, 2015). "MLS Commissioner Don Garber: Minneapolis represents everything that is spurring growth of MLS". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
Quarstad, Brian (August 19, 2016). "Minnesota United to play inaugural MLS season at new home: TCF Bank Stadium". Major League Soccer. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
"Major League Soccer awards new team to Los Angeles". October 30, 2014.
"Cincinnati set to welcome Commissioner Don Garber in push for MLS expansion". Major League Soccer. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
"Beckham United & Miami mayor agree on new MLS stadium plan" (Press release). Major League Soccer. July 17, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
"Tennessee legislature proposes bill to help fund Nashville MLS stadium", MLS Soccer, December 19, 2016.
"Nashville business leaders form group to bring MLS to the Music City", MLS Soccer, August 9, 2016.
"Miami MLS expansion team to begin play in 2020". MLSSoccer.com. MLS Digital. January 29, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
"Austin FC to Begin Play in MLS in 2021". MLSSoccer.com (Press release). MLS Digital. January 15, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
Bogert, Tom (December 17, 2019). "Major League Soccer awards expansion team to Charlotte". Major League Soccer. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
"MLS Expansion: New timeline released for inaugural season of newest clubs" (Press release). Major League Soccer. July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
"MLS Commissioner Don Garber meets with St. Louis officials to discuss future expansion" Archived January 27, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, MLSsoccer.com, Dan Itel, May 19, 2015.
"MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks St. Louis expansion with Sports Illustrated". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
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"Commissioner Garber: Next round of MLS expansion likely happening in 2020", MLS Soccer, April 14, 2016.
"MLS Commissioner Don Garber sees expansion opportunity in San Diego". January 14, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
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"Major League Soccer awards expansion team to Sacramento". Major League Soccer. October 21, 2019.
"Report: Las Vegas in talks with MLS to bring expansion club to city, build soccer-specific stadium". MLSsoccer.com. May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
Firchau, Nick (July 22, 2014). "Thinking long-term, MLS in "preliminary discussions" over expansion franchise in Las Vegas". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
"Las Vegas no longer in consideration for MLS expansion until after 2018". MLSsoccer.com. February 12, 2015.
"Commissioner Garber: Las Vegas "frontrunner" for MLS' 30th team, potential stadium "right off the strip"". MLS. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
"San Antonio Scorpions release stadium expansion plan with 'additional opportunities' like MLS entry in mind" Archived December 18, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, MLSsoccer.com, September 2, 2014.
"Cleveland Browns owners emerge as potential buyers of Columbus Crew SC". MLSSoccer.com. MLS Digital. October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
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montrealgazette.com

"Long wait over as Impact joins MLS". The Gazette. Montreal. May 7, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2013.

mprnews.org

Nelson, Tim (March 25, 2015). "Major League Soccer team coming to Minneapolis". Minnesota Public Radio News. Retrieved March 25, 2015.

mysanantonio.com

"MLS officials provide update on city's development for expansion", San Antonio Express-News, December 7, 2014.
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nashvillepost.com

"Soccer stadium backers detail redevelopment plans". Nashville Post. October 23, 2017.

nationalpost.com

Brown, Scott; Randy Phillips (May 11, 2006). "Whitecaps, Impact announce plans for new league". Canwest News Service. Retrieved June 3, 2014.

nbcsports.com

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newsobserver.com

"MLS president to visit Triangle as part of North Carolina FC expansion bid. Here's how you can participate". News and Observer. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

nwslsoccer.com

"San Diego To Be Home to NWSL Expansion Team, Led by Jill Ellis as President". NWSL. June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.

nwsource.com

community.seattletimes.nwsource.com

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nycosmos.com

O'Brien, Seamus (July 12, 2012). "New York Cosmos Returns to NASL". nycosmos.com. New York City: New York Cosmos. Retrieved May 22, 2013.

nytimes.com

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oregonlive.com

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"Portland, Paulson to submit application for MLS expansion franchise". The Oregonian. July 31, 2008.

orlandocitysoccer.com

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oursportscentral.com

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patch.com

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philadelphiaweekly.com

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phxrisingfc.com

"Phoenix Rising Football Club retains Goldman Sachs as Structuring Agent for MLS Soccer Stadium". Phoenix Rising FC. May 3, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

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reviewjournal.com

Snel, Alan (May 24, 2014). "City of Las Vegas turns suitor's attention toward Major League Soccer". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
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Akers, Mick (June 3, 2022). "MLS expansion look, major matches cement Las Vegas as 'soccer town'". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved July 6, 2022.

sacbee.com

Kasler, Dale (December 14, 2011). "Group exploring Major League Soccer franchise for Elk Grove". Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on January 7, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
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Lillis, Ryan (August 5, 2014). "Major League Soccer to tour possible stadium sites in Sacramento". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
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"Republic FC loses home opener before sellout crowd at Hughes Stadium" Archived April 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Sacramento Bee, April 27, 2014.
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sanantonioscorpions.com

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sandiegouniontribune.com

"Major League Soccer continues to eye San Diego as attractive expansion candidate". The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 15, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.

sbisoccer.com

"SACRAMENTO KINGS JOIN REPUBLIC AS INVESTOR IN MLS PUSH", SBI Soccer, January 28, 2015.

sbnation.com

Oshan, Jeremiah (June 27, 2012). "Plans To Bring MLS Expansion Team To New York City Proper Take Step Forward". SBNation.com. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
"Las Vegas launches MLS expansion bid". SBNation.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
Oshan, Jeremiah (December 3, 2013). "MLS names five candidate cities for expansion". SBNation.com. Retrieved February 4, 2014.

si.com

"MLS's stadium deadline passes, but Minnesota still in play for expansion", Sports Illustrated, July 2, 2015.
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