Boosters Say Sacramento’s MLS Stadium Will Be An Economic Game-Changer. Economists Aren’t So Sure.October 23, 2019 | Chris NicholsSacramento leaders say that the city's newly-awarded Major League Soccer franchise and stadium will be an economic win for the city. But some economists aren't sure about that.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezINTERVIEW: Mayor Darrell Steinberg Confirms He’ll Run For A Second Term, Discusses Soccer, Homelessness And ‘The Sacramento Way’October 22, 2019Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Insight to talk about this week’s MLS announcement, what a new team and stadium can do for the city and other topics. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Reno Soccer Franchise Has Much To Do Before Opening DayJanuary 18, 2016 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: Jan. 18, 8:45 p.m., Fans have submitted 3,000 suggestions for the name of Reno's new professional soccer franchise. The six finalists were announced Monday.
Council Approves Sac Republic FC Stadium Term SheetDecember 1, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has approved a non-binding term sheet between the city and the Sacramento Republic FC soccer team. The agreement supports the construction of a new $180 million stadium at the Railyards.
MLS Commish Thinks New Expansion Plan Coming Within A YearApril 24, 2015 | Bob MoffittIt's only been a month since Major League Soccer told Sacramento it was fifth in a four-horse race and would not be in the league's current expansion plans. But the league commissioner says plans for another expansion race may be finalized in a year.
Bonney Field Expansion ApprovedDecember 12, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe home to the Sac Republic FC could expand to 11,500 seats for the 2015 season.
No Decision On Sacramento Bid For MLSDecember 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittSacramento Republic F-C may not know for a year if it will be one of four Major League Soccer expansion franchises. The league still wants Miami to fill a third opening. New York and Orlando have already been selected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Thousands Celebrate Sacramento Soccer ChampionshipOctober 3, 2014 | Bob MoffittThousands of people lined Capitol Mall Friday to celebrate Sacramento Republic FC's first soccer championship. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Soccer Championship Fever Hits SacramentoSeptember 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittSacramento has championship fever on the eve of the USL PRO soccer league's championship game. Sacramento Republic F-C will host Harrisburg Saturday night at Bonney Field.
Sacramento "Phenomenal" In Pitch To MLSSeptember 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittMajor League Soccer executives say Sacramento's pitch to be an expansion club was impressive.
