MLS announced Monday that officials from as Vegas, Charlotte, Sacramento, St. Louis and “other potential expansion markets” will attend its All-Star Week as the league attempts to expand from 27 teams to 30.
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Lights FC bolted to a three-goal lead and buried New Mexico United 5-1 in a United Soccer League match Saturday before an announced crowd of 7,882 at Cashman Field.
The Lights FC tied Austin Bold FC in their season opener last Saturday.
The Lights FC face the Colorado Rapids in an exhibition match on 2 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field.
The U.S. women’s national team breezed through CONCACAF qualifying to secure a spot in the World Cup next year in France.
The Lights host the Portland Timbers 2 at 6 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Field.
The Lights lost 3-1 in Irvine, Calif. on Wednesday despite being up a man for the last 34-plus minutes of the game.
Representatives from both teams spoke positively about the improvements the field has made this season.
Crew owner Anthony Precourt has been courting Austin for a potential move since late 2017 and has sought a deal to build a 20,000-seat stadium on 24 acres of city property in time for the 2021 MLS season. Austin is the largest metropolitan area in the country without a major league sports franchise.
France has won the 2018 World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow.