Connecticut United FC

Connecticut United FC
Full nameConnecticut United FC
FoundedJanuary 9, 2024; 11 months ago (2024-01-09)
StadiumNew Waterfront Stadium
OwnerAndré Swanston
LeagueMLS Next Pro

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

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]

Stadium

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "CONNECTICUT AWARDED MLS NEXT PRO EXPANSION TEAM". Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Phillips, Erica E. (January 9, 2024). "New minor league soccer team, stadium planned for Bridgeport". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 9, 2024.