Dallas Burn
September 14, 2014
Major League Soccer (1996-2004) Born: June 6, 1995 – MLS founding franchise Re-Branded: August 2004 (FC Dallas) First Game: April 14, 1996 (W 1-0 vs. San
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Tampa Bay Mutiny
December 1, 2013
The Tampa Bay Mutiny were one of the ten founding franchises of Major League Soccer in the spring of 1996. Tampa had been a stronghold of the old North American Soccer League during the late 1970’s and early 80’s with the popular Rowdies club. But the Mutiny, despite a stellar debut season in 1996, were never able to establish a foothold. Chief among numerous on-field and front office troubles, the league-owned Mutiny never had an investor-operator during their six seasons of play, ultimately leading to the team’s closure in early 2002.
Houston Pro Soccer…Then & Now
April 13, 2012
Yesterday The Houston Chronicle published photos of the nearly complete $95 million BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston. BBVA opens on May 12th when its