http://www.empireofsoccer.com/report-dc-united-to-field-a-usl-team-in-2018-56396/ Although the article is light on details, I am still very excited about the potential of a local USL team affiliated with DCU.
Starting in 2018. Seems the discussion is where. Most likely in the burbs but maybe DC's new stadium, if it ever actually gets built.
This club has been running things on the cheap the last few years, maybe this is a signal that with the new stadium DCU will start spending again. Basing the club in the DC metro area would yield the best results from an on the field perspective but would yield the least revenue. I would prefer that, just pleased in the new direction if this rumor pans out.
back in the news... https://www.theburn.com/2018/05/07/major-league-soccer-applies-loudoun-united-trademark/ deal also calls for a 5,000-seat stadium and training facilities to be built at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg off Sycolin Road. Rezoning for the stadium is already underway with a target of 2019 for Loudoun United games to start.
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Kicking off our official announcement!! Stay tuned for the behind the scenes scoop!#LoudounUnitedFC #WeBydeOurTime pic.twitter.com/bAmrWPMDBd— Loudoun United FC (@LoudounUnitedFC) July 18, 2018 Excitement is starting to brew here at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery!Only one more hour left till kick off! pic.twitter.com/lcWCwpUBym— Loudoun United FC (@LoudounUnitedFC) July 18, 2018
ICYMI:Last week the #USL welcomed @LoudounUnitedFC to the league for the 2019 season!Sights & Sounds from the event → https://t.co/3gKAgGIquK pic.twitter.com/9huscJXWu2— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) July 23, 2018