Three USL fringe candidates for Major League Soccer expansion aren’t waiting to get a nod. Instead, they’ll make USL the Upgraded Stadium League and simply hope that MLS takes notice.
The Chattanooga Red Wolves, Louisville City FC, and Indianapolis Eleven all have long-term hopes to field MLS expansion teams on their pitches. But right now, their stadiums hold them back. So, the three cities launched firm plans to build top-flight soccer-specific stadiums. And soon.
All the stadiums reside in new entertainment complexes. That’s the kind of thing that grabs MLS governors’ attention.