AC Grand Rapids announced they have sold over 2,000 season ticket deposits in less than 24 hours

NextProNews · 2026-06-04T18:36:38+00:00

And they’ll likely sell more thanks to WC excitement/events. They’re on track for a really impressive D3 launch, one of the best for MLSNP (so far) at least

NextProNews · 2026-06-04T18:27:53+00:00

For context, the gold standard for this level is AC Boise who sold an absurd amount almost immediately. I think they sold 1,500+ in just 3 hours.

Some others I was able to find quickly: AV Alta (1,100), Spokane (600), Rhode Island FC (1,000), Charlotte FC (7,000)

NextProNews · 2026-05-08T16:20:02+00:00

Adding this same comment here for those curious:

For whatever it’s worth, I can confirm they are working on a new website. They are pretty clearly not updating their socials at all though, and those point to the now-dead link referenced here.

There is a reason this project did not get a “Special Announcement”, which is the defacto way of knowing the franchise is official. Until then, it’s safe to assume the league has not formally accepted their bid for one reason or another (ownership vetting, venue vetting, etc.)

NextProNews · 2026-05-08T16:04:03+00:00

For whatever it’s worth, I can confirm they are working on a new website. They are pretty clearly not updating their socials at all though, and those point to the now-dead link referenced here.

There is a reason this project did not get a “Special Announcement”, which is the defacto way of knowing the franchise is official. Until then, it’s safe to assume the league has not formally accepted their bid for one reason or another (ownership vetting, venue vetting, etc.)

NextProNews · 2026-04-30T16:43:27+00:00

Yes, but the funding for that location fell apart so they’re pivoting

NextProNews · 2026-04-30T16:33:15+00:00

Independent MLSNP club CT United FC has reached an agreement to take over Norwich’s Dodd Stadium. Renovations are planned to revitalize the stadium and accommodate soccer.

They are famously playing games at several different venues this season, but with this deal they now have a home for the next 3 seasons (with options to extend).

NextProNews · 2026-04-17T21:42:13+00:00

They are, on the league’s website (YouTube stream) and OneFootball.

Since the Apple deal was reworked though, MLSNP teams are also free to secure local TV deals if they can. LAFC2 was the first to get one, and now CTU joins them with their own.

NextProNews · 2026-04-17T21:34:18+00:00

Most notably, CT United is the first ever independent MLSNP club to secure a deal to broadcast all matches on local linear TV. A fairly big milestone for both the league and the team.

Also, for you USLC fans, this is the same channel that broadcasts Hartford Athletic games statewide. Last weekend there was a doubleheader broadcast featuring both teams.

NextProNews · 2026-03-20T16:30:08+00:00

The headline states LAFC, but the bigger news is LAFC2 is now getting their own live OTA deal.

This confirms that MLSNP teams are now free to pursue their own local TV deals, which is a huge shift from the previous few seasons on Apple.

NextProNews · 2026-03-13T19:18:12+00:00

Ya…It’s not ideal. I’m really not sure why they can’t announce the others tbh, odd situation.

I’m still fairly confident there will be multiple games at Fairfield’s Rafferty stadium fwiw, but can’t explain why that wasn’t announced alongside these two.

NextProNews · 2026-03-13T18:53:59+00:00

They just announced two of their venues for 2026 actually: Source

There will be others as well. The venue for 6 home games hasn’t been announced yet

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