Expansion team - Wikipedia
An expansion team is a new team in a sports league, usually from a city that has not hosted a team in that league before, formed with the intention of satisfying the demand for a local team from a population in a new area. Sporting leagues also hope that the expansion of their competition will grow the popularity of the sport generally.
Expansion of Major League Soccer - Wikipedia
St. Louis City SC is the 29th MLS team and the most recent expansion team, having joined the league for the 2023 season. The league plans to expand to 30 teams in 2025 with the debut of San Diego FC [1] [2] [3] [4] and may expand to 32 teams at a later date.
Expansion of Major League Baseball - Wikipedia
Major League Baseball (MLB), the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, has undergone several rounds of expansion beginning in 1961, eventually reaching 30 teams with its most recent expansion taking place in 1998. MLB has discussed preparations for another round of expansion.
A history of expansion teams and their impact on the NBA
May 9, 2023 · These expansion teams have played a crucial role in the league's growth, shaping the landscape of professional basketball and fostering the development of talent. Let's explore the history of...
A look at the history of expansion and relocation in the NFL
Mar 27, 2017 · Here’s a look at the history of expansion and relocation in the NFL. 1920: American Professional Football Association is founded. Fourteen teams play in the inaugural season, including the...
MLB expansion: How a 32-team league might work - ESPN
Feb 28, 2024 · So when baseball moves to 32 teams, how will the format change to accommodate the growth? How will the key structural elements -- schedule, league/division assignments, playoff format -- inform...
The Ultimate List of NFL Expansion Teams Since 1960 - ONE37pm
Mar 14, 2024 · With talk going on about which cities would be best suited for an expansion team, we decided to take a look back at the history of expansion teams in the league since 1960, which is when "America's Team" joined the party.
Expansion of the NBA - Wikipedia
The NBA originated in 1946 with 11 teams, and through a sequence of team expansions, contractions, and relocations currently consists of 30 teams. The United States is home to 29 teams and one is located in Canada.
NBA expansion FAQ: Cities, draft, teams and the league's future
Sep 17, 2024 · The widespread belief among league and team sources that we have talked to is that Seattle and Las Vegas are the logical landing points for a pair of new expansion teams.
MLB expansion: History, teams, potential cities and hurdles
Feb 20, 2024 · Expansion is inevitable. Here's what you need to know about the timeline, potential locations and remaining hurdles.