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MLS Expansion – cont’d

// February 10th, 2018 // No Comments » // Pro Soccer in Phoenix

More articles about MLS expansion city hopefuls as Phoenix Rising FC and eleven other groups compete to join the league. Phoenix Rising FC will be in the group looking to be picked in the 2018 selection.

  • Phoenix MLS Expansion Bid Adds Wealthy OGC Nice Owner Zheng to Investor Group

  • MLS Expansion Update: Miami is in? Plus Sacramento, Cincinnati, Phoenix and Indy

    • Some Older Articles

  • Handicapping MLS Expansion: November 2017
  • Assessing MLS expansion candidates: The front-runners and favorites
  • Assessing MLS expansion candidates: Cities in the hunt and the long shots

    • MLS Expansion cont’d

    // December 19th, 2017 // No Comments » // Pro Soccer in Phoenix

    More articles about MLS expansion city hopefuls as Phoenix Rising FC and eleven other groups compete to join the league. Phoenix Rising FC will be in the group looking to be picked in the 2018 selection.

  • Four finalist cities named for next two MLS expansion teams
  • The MLS Expansion Message

  • Nashville judge dismisses MLS stadium lawsuit, a win for expansion hopes
  • As FC Cincinnati fights for a new stadium, Major League Soccer could choose Nashville
  • As MLS expansion decision nears, Detroit faces challenges from other cities seeking teams
  • FC Cincinnati secures shirt sponsorship contingent on joining MLS
  • Cincinnati, Nashville make moves in busy week for MLS expansion

    • MLS Expansion – cont’d

    // June 30th, 2017 // No Comments » // Pro Soccer in Phoenix

    More articles about MLS expansion city hopefuls as Phoenix Rising FC and eleven other groups compete to join the league.

  • Gilbert proposes new 13-acre site for Wayne County jail construction
  • Tennessee Governor approves MLS stadium funding resolution
  • MLS Still Eager for Texan Expansion
  • Charlotte’s Major League Soccer hopes are in extra time.
  • Cincinnati, Home Of Terrible Stadium Deals, Is Being Extorted For A New MLS Stadium
  • Few MLS expansion prospects have their bid locked up
  • FC Cincinnati considering three potential stadium sites in expansion bid

    • PHX Rising FC, FC Arizona – March 25 ’17

    // March 26th, 2017 // No Comments » // NPSL, Pro Soccer in Phoenix, USL

  • Phoenix Rising FC Fall to TFC II in 2017 Debut
  • FC Arizona Defeats Albion SC Pros 1-0

  • FC Arizona soccer team creating buzz in metro Phoenix

    • // February 15th, 2017 // No Comments » // Major League Soccer, Pro Soccer in Phoenix

    I’ll be posting articles about MLS expansion city hopefuls as Phoenix Rising FC and eleven other groups compete to join the league.

  • Handicapping MLS Expansion: February Edition from Soccer Stadium Digest.
  • Lure of Beckham, Miami no longer appealing for in-demand MLS
  • Detroit group makes offer for jail site
  • Detroit project needs more analysis
  • Sacramento MLS bid group enters agreement to acquire Sacramento Republic FC
  • St. Louis bid still faces high hurdle
  • Indy Eleven’s owner, investment group say there’s urgency to MLS bid
  • MLS expansion city profile: Indianapolis
  • Will deep pockets, NASCAR help Charlotte win major-league soccer team?

    • About that Phoenix Rising expansion bid …

    // February 3rd, 2017 // No Comments » // Pro Soccer in Phoenix

    With all the chatter about the next round of expansion in MLS, Phoenix Rising FC and eleven other cities have thrown their hat into the ring. Below are some links to articles I found interesing. Hope you enjoy.

  • 12 ownership groups submit MLS expansion applications
  • Evaluating the 12 MLS expansion cities through the lens of future TV contracts
  • Breaking down the 12 cities vying for the next round of MLS expansion

  • USL Schedule

    • Soccer in Arizona

    // January 18th, 2017 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Phoenix Clubs, Pro Soccer in Phoenix

    Here is a list of soccer clubs in Arizona, excluding youth teams.

    United Soccer Leagues in Arizona

    National Premier Soccer League in Arizona

    United Premier Soccer Leagues in Arizona

    Premier Development League in Arizona

    USL and D2

    // December 5th, 2016 // No Comments » // Pro Soccer in Phoenix, USL

      With all the chatter going on about the fate of NASL and USL’s petition to become the 2nd division, here are some thiings that need to be known. Below are some of the most important guidelines set by USSF in 2010 for a league to attain and maintain D2 status.
    • Must start with a minimum of eight teams and have 12 by its sixth season.
    • Three-quarters of its teams must play in metro areas of at least 750,000 people
    • They all have to be in stadiums seating at least 5,000 fans
    • Each club’s principal owner must have a net worth of $20 million.
    MLSPR shirt
      Phoenix Rising FC certainly meets #2 and #3(with the announcement of their new facility’s plans). As to #4, that’s something I don’t know. Here is a link to the page with Phoenix Rising FC’s ownership. Phoenix Rising FC Staff and Ownership Page
      As for the rest of the teams in USL, Brian Straus’ article has this report…“U.S. Soccer has been auditing USL clubs this year to ensure they comply, and sources tell SI.com that the league is confident that meeting a sufficient number of D2 standards isn’t an issue.”. The article is worth a read about the current drama playing out over D2.

    Ooops not Phoenix Rising FC

    // December 2nd, 2016 // No Comments » // La Furia Roja, Local Teams, Pro Soccer in Phoenix, USL

      Well I guess all of you who landed here are looking for the website of the newly rebranded Phoenix Rising FC. Sorry, for that site go to Phoenix Rising FC.
      MLS Phoenix Rising began as a supporters group in 2007 with the goal of creating a sufficient soccer culture in Phoenix to attract investors that would bring professional(MLS) soccer to the area. The group grew to having a mail list of over 500 local soccer fans. We lived through several attempts to bring pro footie to the Valley, including the efforts of Dana Gagnon, AZ Tuzos(never made it to the pitch), Phoenix Monsoon(played indoor), and finally Phoenix FC(USL) who was severely underfunded and after one season lost its franchise rights. Those rights were picked up by Kyle Eng and Arizona UTD carried the Phoenix torch in USL. And now with new ownship Arizona UTD has been rebranded as Phoenix Rising FC.
    MLSPR shirt


    NO, this is not the shirt for the newly branded USL team. We had these made back in ’07.

    MLSPR trip to Chivas USA


    This pic is when we took a road trip to a ChivasUSA match.

      The roller coaster for Valley fans has had ups and downs and MLS Phoenix Rising is no exception. After several years of good times and disappointments MLSPR faded somewhat during the period of no meaningful activity towards a viable team. As such, the energy waned but fortunately a new supporters group rose up. La Furia Roja 1881 has brought a new fervor to the soccer scene and continues to support soccer in the Phoenix area.
      In addition to the USL club, the Valley has a new team, FC Arizona, that has joined NPSL and will play at Mesa Community College this coming spring.

    Two exciting soccer events in downtown Phoenix this Friday, September 7th!

    // September 3rd, 2012 // No Comments » // Local Teams, Pro Soccer in Phoenix, USA - Men's

    FIRST, join members of the AmericanOutlaws Phoenix (AOPHX) and La Furia Roja 1881/The Red Fury 1881 supporters’ groups for a WCQ Viewing Party at the Filmbar and support the U.S. Men’s National Team in their tough away qualifier against Jamaica. Let’s cheer the Yanks on to an important win at “the Office”!

    Immediately following the match, we’ll head over to the Open House for PHOENIX FC, Phoenix’s new USL Pro team. The team’s ownership group is hosting this event to commemorate the official kickoff of the team. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the team and staff. There will food, non-alcoholic drinks, and live music. The event is FREE and open to the public.

    (Note: If you’re not a USMNT fan but want to join us for the march to the PFC Open House, meet us at the FilmBar just before 7:00 p.m.)

    Come out for one or both of these events and help demonstrate that there is a large and vibrant fan base for soccer in the Valley of the Sun.

    Details:

    USA-JAMAICA World Cup Qualifier Viewing Party
    FilmBar Phoenix
    815 N. 2nd St. (in the Roosevelt Row area near Roosevelt and 2nd streets)
    PHX
    5:00 p.m.

    PHOENIX FC Open House
    314 E. Roosevelt
    PHX
    Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (we will head there immediately after the U.S. match)

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