The Most Interesting Details From the 2025 Schedule Release

Reading between the lines, there were some important details in the schedule releases across the league.

The 2025 regular season schedule is here, and it’s the earliest release in the league’s short history. With an ever-growing number of teams with genuine fan support, it was important for the league to get the schedule out earlier than they ever had before. They delivered.

While every team likely has some interesting details in their press releases, here are the top stories that caught my attention from around the league.

Revs II leave New Hampshire

Last season, Revs II surprised many by playing a number of games up the road in New Hampshire. At the time it was seen by many as the first step towards an eventual relocation and rebrand, but it seems they may be pausing that project and instead will now play all fourteen 2025 home games back at cavernous Gillette Stadium.

While they weren’t met with raucous support by any means, playing in New Hampshire was a step in the right direction in my opinion and its disappointing to see them back off that effort. It’s unclear exactly what the future holds for Revs II as they look to regroup after a historically bad season on the field.

For more on the Revs II move, check out this article by the Blazing Musket: Revolution II Announce 2025 Schedule

Missing home venues

When Rapids 2 released their 2025 schedule, there was notably no mention of a home venue. That isn’t exactly abnormal for them, but it is slight departure from what they’ve done in the past. In the previous two seasons they only announced that their home opener would be played at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, but no other mention of a home venue. In both years, they later announced a deal had been reached with Denver University to host their home games, and I wouldn’t be shocked if we see a similar announcement this year as well.

Similarly, Fire II also did not disclose where their home games will be played in 2025. Unlike Rapids 2, that is not the norm for them and they generally have announced SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview as their home venue. It’s even more odd considering they host a home game against Huntsville on opening weekend. Given that venue is host to a variety of other events, the most likely explanation here is they are still sorting out which games will be played here and which may have conflicts and will have to be moved.

Full details of their 2025 schedule can be found here: Rapids 2 / Fire II

CITY2 doubles down on family-friendly atmosphere

Last year, CITY2 made an intentional effort to create a robust gameday experience that centered around attracting families and fans of all ages. Well, it worked almost unbelievably well and saw them break the MLS Next Pro attendance record, twice. Not only that, but home games outside of those two record-breakers regularly attracted several thousand fans.

This year, they’re doubling down on that strategy and once again offering all of the amenities, services, and activities that they offered last season, while also “refining” them to improve on what worked. What CITY2 is building is genuinely impressive, and I’d even argue special. Not only do families get to experience live professional soccer for an affordable price, but the players also get to play in front of some of the largest crowds in the entire league. It’s a win-win for everyone, and I’m looking forward to its continued success.

Full details of the 2025 CITY2 schedule can be found here: link

Crown Legacy cuts STH price

After a sophomore season that saw the club faced with lower attendance, they have decided to cut the cost of their Season Ticket package in half. A dramatic shift that signals the club recognizes the cost likely wasn’t enticing enough to many in Charlotte’s suburbs.

What’s unclear at this time is what that means for the gameday experience. In their press release, there was no mention of the gameday, activities, or even theme nights. All things that would attract fans, but also cost money they may no longer be interest in spending. If the club does indeed pull back on their effort here, the league will be worse off for it.

Full details of the 2025 Crown Legacy schedule can be found here: link

FCC2 finds their window

This may have fallen under the radar, but all but one of FCC2’s home games will be played on Sunday at 6:00pm, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence either. Last year, they had four different sellouts when playing on Sunday nights, so it seems this was an intentional move to maximize fan engagement and attempt to build off of the positive momentum from 2024.

FCC2 is slowly but surely stacking the pieces on and off the field to be one of the premier organizations in the league, and I think they’re just a solid rebrand away from really breaking through with the Northern Kentucky community they call home.

Full details of the 2025 FCC2 schedule can be found here: Link

Final Thoughts

While there is a lot to look forward to in 2025, there are also some disappointments as well. For example, once again Inter Miami II has chosen to not make tickets available to the public. It sounds like even first team Season Ticket Holders don’t have access unless they reach out to the club’s STH email address. If you ask me, its bizarre to be so hostile to the idea of people attending your team’s home games, but each team makes these decisions on their own and has the freedom to do so.

With all that said, it would be unfair to end on a sour note and give Miami II the last word. So here are some 2025 home openers that I’m expecting will have a great atmosphere:

Ventura County FC - Friday, March 7th (William Rolland Stadium)

North Texas SC - Sunday, March 9th (Choctaw Stadium)

(i) Chattanooga FC - Saturday, March 15th (Finley Stadium)

Huntsville City FC - Friday, March 28th (Joe Davis Stadium)

(i) Carolina Core FC - Saturday, April 5th (Truist Point Stadium)

The Town FC - Saturday, April 19th (Saint Mary’s Stadium)