Connecticut United FC
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| Full name | Connecticut United FC | |||
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| Founded | January 9, 2024 | |||
| Stadium | New Waterfront Stadium | |||
| Owner | André Swanston | |||
| League | MLS Next Pro | |||
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Connecticut United FC is a planned American professional soccer expansion team that will be based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The club is anticipated to begin play in MLS Next Pro in 2026.
History
[edit]On January 9, 2024, MLS Next Pro awarded an expansion team to a group from the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut.[1][2] The ownership group, named Connecticut Sports Group, consists of businessman André Swanston and his wife Michelle Swanston.[1]
Originally set to begin play in 2025, the team's debut was delayed to 2026.[3]
Stadium
[edit]The club plans to play at a new stadium to be located on the waterfront at a former dog-racing track; stadium plans were approved by the Bridgeport government in November 2023.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Connecticut United Football Club Announced as Newest Independent Team to Join MLS NEXT Pro" (Press release). January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "CONNECTICUT AWARDED MLS NEXT PRO EXPANSION TEAM". Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Pro soccer debut delayed in Bridgeport until 2026". News 12 - Default. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ^ Phillips, Erica E. (January 9, 2024). "New minor league soccer team, stadium planned for Bridgeport". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
