Breaking ground probably means takeover of the Sports Arena and good pr ceremony. I believe the lease is for 99 yrs from what i remember.
BoC paid $100M over 15 years. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...r-old-said-to-pay-100-million-to-name-stadium
There are video updates on the @LAFC snapchat account: "demolition is done and this is week 1 of construction. They are pushing around the earth and they are sorting through the materials from the old Sports Arena." - over 30 tons of concrete from the Sports Arena are being sorted on-site If you look on the webcam, the first few steel beams are being planted into the lower bowl.
Here is the MLS article on the progress: http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/11/08/castillo-lafcs-new-stadium-progress-looks-promising James
Kind of odd that they chose to build the higher side of the stadium on the side that will face the sun in the evenings.
Concrete is being poured... LAFC BUILDS ITS FOUNDATION WITH FIRST CONCRETE POUR AT BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM
New stadium renderings. What a beautiful stadium this is going to be! New renderings revealed for Los Angeles Football Club stadium https://archpaper.com/2017/01/new-renderings-los-angeles-football-club-stadium/#gallery-0-slide-0
Good morning, Los Angeles.📹 Watch Live: https://t.co/u4636OeQNN pic.twitter.com/MJ69StnkzF— LAFC (@LAFC) February 14, 2017
Next year, Banc of California Stadium could alter the paradigm. It’s essentially a soccer stadium with NFL luxuries, from the translucent roof and pool deck/nightclub to the literal on-field seating, which Penn adopted from the close confines of an NBA court. The six LAFC supporters groups will have access to a dedicated spot behind the north goal. It’ll have more than 3,200 seats, its own entrance, a standing section, a 34-degree grade and an upper-deck bar with cheaper beer and a view of the field and city skyline. Penn said club executives have been working with supporters since day one. The LAFC Experience hasn’t been restricted to premium customers. https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/20...ansion-2018-penn-thorrington-stadium-standard
SAFE STANDING WITH RAIL SEATING LAFC has reinforced their commitment to the fan experience by announcing Safe Standing with Rail Seating. LAFC will provide an opportunity for supporters to stand shoulder-to-shoulder, creating an electric and unified stadium atmosphere on matchdays.