Connecticut United FC
Soccer club
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| Full name | Connecticut United FC |
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| Founded | January 9, 2024; 2 months ago (2024-01-09) |
| Owner | André Swanston |
| League | MLS Next Pro |
Connecticut United FC is an American professional soccer team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Founded in 2024, the team plans to make its debut in the MLS Next Pro league in 2025.
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] 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]
See also
- MLS Next Pro
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Phillips, Erica E. (January 9, 2024). "New minor league soccer team, stadium planned for Bridgeport". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
External links
- Official website
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