Soccer

EDGE On The Clock: Charlotte's MLS Plan Moving Forward

Speedway Motorsports executive Marcus Smith tweeted that he's moving forward with a plan to bring Major League Soccer to Charlotte.

MLS Bid Will Move Forward Without City

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Charlotte will put in a bid for a Major League Soccer team even without the city on board. The Queen City is one of 12 cities in the running for four future…

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.