PolitiFact California

Boosters Say Sacramento’s MLS Stadium Will Be An Economic Game-Changer. Economists Aren’t So Sure.

October 23, 2019 | Chris Nichols

Sacramento 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 Gonzalez

INTERVIEW: Mayor Darrell Steinberg Confirms He’ll Run For A Second Term, Discusses Soccer, Homelessness And ‘The Sacramento Way’

October 22, 2019

Sacramento 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.

New Reno Soccer Franchise Has Much To Do Before Opening Day

January 18, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

UPDATE: 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 Sheet

December 1, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The 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 Year

April 24, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

It'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 Approved

December 12, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

The home to the Sac Republic FC could expand to 11,500 seats for the 2015 season.

No Decision On Sacramento Bid For MLS

December 2, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento 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.

Thousands Celebrate Sacramento Soccer Championship

October 3, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Thousands of people lined Capitol Mall Friday to celebrate Sacramento Republic FC's first soccer championship.

Soccer Championship Fever Hits Sacramento

September 25, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Sacramento 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 MLS

September 19, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Major League Soccer executives say Sacramento's pitch to be an expansion club was impressive.