Soccer

City And County Leaders Discuss Soccer Stadium Proposal

Mecklenburg County Commissioners agreed to spend nearly $44 million on a new soccer stadium Thursday.

County Approves MLS Stadium Proposal

Mecklenburg County commissioners agreed to kick in almost $44 million to a new stadium.

Charlotte City Council Cancels Meeting On Major League Soccer Deal

The Charlotte City Council has canceled a meeting to discuss plans on bringing Major League Soccer to Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners Approve Major League Soccer Proposal For Charlotte

The Mecklenburg County Commissioners just voted 5-4 in favor of bringing Major League Soccer to Charlotte.

Crucial Moment for Charlotte MLS Bid

The make or break moment for a stadium proposal will come tomorrow.

Public Speaks Out on Charlotte MLS Stadium Proposal

Mecklenburg County commissioners let the public weigh in Tuesday.

Mayor Roberts Calls Special Meeting Over MLS Discussion

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts calls special meeting for Friday in reference to a proposed plan to submit a bid for Major League Soccer in Charlotte.

Charlotte MLS Plans May Be In Jeopardy

Local leaders are calling the plan to pay for a new stadium "too rushed."

Meck. Co. Lays Out Plan To Bring MLS Team To Charlotte

Mecklenburg County is laying out the plan to build a new stadium in the Elizabeth neighborhood in hopes of landing a Major League Soccer franchise for Charlotte.

Kicking Around the Cost for Charlotte MLS Expansion

Charlotte is in the running for an MLS franchise, but that could come at a steep price for the city and Mecklenburg County.

Brazilian Soccer Team's Plane Crashes In Colombia

A chartered plane carrying a Brazilian first division soccer team crashed near Medellin while on its way to the finals of a South American championship, killing 75 people, Colombian officials said Tuesday. They said six people survived.

Hope Solo Suspended From U.S. Soccer Team For 6 Months

U.S. women's goalkeeper Hope Solo was suspended Wednesday for six months by U.S. Soccer for disparaging comments about Sweden following the Americans' early departure from the Rio Olympics.

Ryan Gibson with his Bayern Munich branded prosthetic eye

Charlotte's Number 1 Bayern Munich Fan!

Ryan Gibson has an eye on Saturday's International Champions Cup game between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich. UPDATE: See Ryan on the field before the game!