Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged New Stadiums

New York Mets FC?

2008-09-12T06:37:00+00:00

The New York Mets are looking to branch out in the sports world and are interested in securing their own Major League Soccer club as soon as next season, according to David Howard, the club's executive vice president for business.

Speaking in an interview on Bloomberg Radio's "On the Ball" program, Howard proclaimed: "Before even Citi Field is completed, we're looking to see what might be next for us.

2010 African Cup of Nations: Angola Prepares

2008-08-13T23:40:00+00:00

It seems like just yesterday we were blogging about the finals of the African Cup of Nations tournament in Ghana.

But things move quickly in the world of football.

Today, news that the host nation of the 2010 African Cup of Nations, Angola, is confident their infrastructure will be ready in time for the tournament.

RSL Stadium Update

2008-08-06T20:00:29+00:00

I wanted to pass some information on for those RSL readers out there, and those that aren't. The club announced today some big news regarding their new stadium and when it will be officially be opening. The new stadium will be open in time to host the club's final two home games (both which are nationally [.

REPORT: Will A Rival Gridiron Football League Use MLS Stadia?

2008-08-02T13:24:00+00:00

As the growth of MLS has happened so has the growth in the number of Soccer Specific Stadiums. Indeed, the fact that we are even here talking about a league is because MLS shifted their business model to one which would demand every club eventually play in a Soccer Specific Stadium or a suitable stadium that they controlled as far as revenue and scheduling.

MLSR One Year Anniversary

2008-07-30T09:16:00+00:00

One year on...

Piece of cake.

They say that one year in the blogging world is equivalent to 5 in the real world, or something like that.

It was just over a year ago that all this chaos kicked off with this post about a rumor that Freddy Adu might be headed to Spurs.

Beckham set to shine in his first MLS all-star game

2008-07-24T18:23:00+00:00

globeandmail.com: Beckham set to shine in his first MLS all-star game

Beckham set to shine in his first MLS all-star game

LARRY MILLSON

July 24, 2008

TORONTO -- Since joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer during last season, David Beckham has missed two chances to play at BMO Field.

3 Questions Ahead of The Premier League 2008-09 Season, Vol. 6

2008-07-14T22:28:00+00:00

By JAMES CLARKAn occasional Pardew's Guardian feature leading up to the August 16th kickoff ...1) Will Mark Noble fulfill his potential in the heart of West Ham's midfield? The local East Londoner (pictured above, top) is one of the gems of Tony Carr's famed Youth Academy, and Hammers supporters warm to him even more than most because he was born and bred as one of them.

Two Years and Counting

2008-06-12T16:48:23+00:00

I meant to post this yesterday - we're now inside of two years until World Cup 2010 kicks off. Will South Africa be ready for the first match on June 11, 2010? They're building five new stadiums and upgrading five more, but the costs - originally budgeted at about $1.2 billion US - are soaring and officials expect [.

Two Years to 2010 World Cup

2008-06-10T23:01:00+00:00

So here we are, a mere two years until the start of South Africa's World Cup, the 2010 championships.

The opening game will be played on June 11, 2010 at Johannesburg's 94,000-seat Soccer City Stadium.

Organizing committee chief executive Danny Jordaan told Reuters the total cost for the 10 venues is likely to go well above the budget of $1.

Montreal Puts Finishing Touches On Saputo Stadium

2008-05-08T18:53:47+00:00

You know the more I look into this whole expansion to Montreal, the more I get behind it. Sure, I think it should still be a few more years away but after seeing the final product of the new Saputo Stadium today, I'm thinking an expansion bid for the city could come sooner than that. As [...]