It’s official: Major League Soccer is bringing a top-level team to Nashville. Calling it a “city on the rise,” MLS commissioner Don Garber made the announcement at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.
Nashville Soccer Fans To Celebrate In The Streets As MLS Makes Announcement
Soccer supporters are rejoicing at word that the commissioner of Major League Soccer is coming to town to make what’s described as a “significant announcement” about the future of the sport in Nashville. Local fans are taking this as a clear sign that the city will be been awarded a top-level professional expansion team — […]
Nashville Soccer Team Bid ‘Strong On Every Level,’ Expert Says
Listen By some accounts, Nashville’s quest for a top-tier Major League Soccer franchise started late and lacked several key components. But experts say much has changed — and Nashville, newly named on Wednesday as one of four finalists by the MLS, now has a strong chance of being awarded a franchise.
Nashville Among Four Finalists For New Major League Soccer Franchise
This story will be updated throughout the morning. Nashville is one of four finalists for a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, according to an announcement Wednesday morning.
Nashville Soccer Stadium Deal Wins Over Skeptics, Gets Favorable Preliminary Vote
Listen The deal to build a professional soccer stadium in Nashville got a significant vote of confidence on Monday from a portion of the Metro Council. A final vote on Tuesday night will determine if the city and the team would share in the stadium cost — if the city is awarded a franchise.
Nashville Mayor Pushes Council Members To Nail Down Soccer Stadium Funding Plans
Listen Now it’s time for the Metro Council to weigh in on funding plans for a soccer stadium in Nashville. The Sports Authority signed off Thursday without much pushback. The council is being asked to approve a total of $275 million in borrowing.
Nashville Officials Ready To Sell Their Plan To Pay For A Soccer Stadium
Listen Nashville officials say they’re ready to unveil their plans to help pay for a city-owned soccer stadium. The dedicated coliseum is seen as a requirement to land a Major League Soccer expansion team.
Sounds Stadium Will Host Nashville’s Minor League Soccer
Nashville’s minor league soccer team will play their inaugural season inside a baseball stadium. Wednesday morning, standing inside the diamond normally occupied by the Nashville Sounds, NashvilleSC’s marketing director said First Tennessee Park is a good fit. “It checked all the boxes for everything we wanted,” James Cannon said. “The spectators are going to be […]
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