MLS remains ‘very impressed’ with David Tepper. Charlotte may have to wait a bit longer on MLS expansion news, though

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https://www.charlotteagenda.com/174483/mls-remains-very-impressed-with-david-tepper-charlotte-may-have-to-wait-a-bit-longer-on-mls-expansion-news-though/

MLS remains ‘very impressed’ with David Tepper. Charlotte may have to wait a bit longer on MLS expansion news, though

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https://sports.yahoo.com/tepper-wants-build-retractable-roof-stadium-charlotte-183127967--nfl.html

Tepper wants to build retractable roof stadium in Charlotte

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https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article233342957.html

Panthers owner David Tepper on a new stadium and MLS in Charlotte

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https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/st-petersburg-museum-of-history-expanding-ahead-of-100th-anniversary/67-ac378b3d-7f9a-48b1-9aae-4d7b5a1a2e94

St. Petersburg Museum of History expanding ahead of 100th anniversary

The expansions aims to add 8,000-square-feet of space, a new exhibit gallery, a visitor's center and a roof-top terrace.

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1038101

Hartford to host Puerto Rico National Team

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 17 AT DILLON STADIUM

The international exhibition will be the first in the Athletic’s history and will continue in a series of matches against clubs from all over the world that will take place each season. Puerto Rico has featured players from the USL Championship in recent years, including current OKC Energy FC goalkeeper Cody Laurendi and Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Shawn Barry.

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USL Championship Discipline Report – Week 22

The New York Red Bulls II’s Kyle Duncan has been suspended for one game following his red card for two cautionable offenses against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on July 26. Duncan will be unavailable for New York’s contest against Saint Louis FC this Friday.

Indy Eleven’s Martin Rennie and Tulsa Roughnecks FC’s Michael Nsien have each been suspended for one game following their dismissals from the technical area for irresponsible behavior during Indy’s contest against Nashville SC and Tulsa’s contest against Phoenix Rising FC. Rennie will be unavailable for Indy’s contest against North Carolina FC this Saturday, while Nsien will be unavailable for Tulsa’s contest against OKC Energy FC this Saturday.

Ottawa Fury FC’s Wal Fall, Real Monarchs SLC’s Jack Blake, the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ Pape Diakite and Tulsa Roughnecks FC’s Mallan Roberts have each been suspended for one game for caution accumulation after receiving their fifth yellow cards of the season. Fall will be unavailable for Ottawa’s contest against Birmingham Legion FC on Friday, Blake will be unavailable for Real’s game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Friday, Diakite will be unavailable for Tampa Bay’s contest against the Charleston Battery this Saturday, and Roberts will be unavailable for Tulsa’s contests against OKC Energy FC this Saturday.

The following players enter the upcoming matches one caution away from a yellow card accumulation suspension for their eighth yellow card of the season. Here is the breakdown per club:

Louisville City FC (1): Paco Craig

Tampa Bay Rowdies (1): Dominic Oduro

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https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/338813/audi-mls-team-to-advance-soccers-future.html

Audi, MLS Team To Advance Soccer's Future

Audi of America is partnering with Major League Soccer for  a new multiyear program, "Audi Goals Drive Progress," that will help fund MLS Academies, the development programs for aspiring professional players.

Audi will pledge funds to the Academies for every regular season and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs goal scored -- up to $1 million -- in 2019.

The Academies will use the money to develop programs at each club that support player education, housing and transportation, as well as for the launch of Audi Performance Centers. These Centers, located at select MLS Academies, will be equipped with technology, tutorial and educational resources to help enrich off-field academic development.

One of the first Audi Performance Centers is set to open at the Orlando City Soccer Club in late summer.

Fans can use social media to support the “Audi Goals Drive Progress” launch, too, by posting a celebratory message on their Twitter and/or Instagram accounts using their team-specific hashtag as well as @audi. At the end of the season, the team with the highest average fan social posts per game can earn an additional $50,000 for its club’s Academy.

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/mls-expansion-candidates-attend-all-star-game-lobby-for-bids/

MLS expansion candidates attend all-star game, lobby for bids

MLS Commissioner Don Garber said he has been impressed by some expansion candidates' efforts ahead of the All-Star Game in Orlando Wednesday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Major League Soccer’s 28th, 29th and 30th franchises have yet to be determined, and MLS commissioner Don Garber is willing to take his time examining potential markets.

Garber provided an update on the expansion process Wednesday in Orlando after the Board of Governors meeting that preceded the MLS All-Star Game at Exploria Stadium.

St. Louis has been one of the prominent expansion bidders in discussions with the league office.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7309643/David-Beckhams-Inter-Miami-reveal-close-appointing-manager.html

'It's someone you're going to know': David Beckham's Inter Miami reveal they are 'very close' to appointing a manager... as they insist they will target English players for MLS debut

Jorge Mas - one of four co-owners including David Beckham- broke the news

The new franchise are set to play their first competitive MLS fixtures in March

Inter Miami have only signed two players so far but are targeting English players

Gary Cahill and Antonio Valencia have both been linked with a move to the MLS