Becoming more and more grateful that Mansueto is in @MLS. Since taking over @ChicagoFire he is doing everything he can to get them where they need to be. No stone left unturned. Fire fans are lucky to have someone this invested to bring back the Fire back. #MLS pic.twitter.com/PgpQSCupdj— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) October 18, 2024
Well this is interesting: The Philadelphia Union website has been updated to highlight premium seating options for the 2025 season:1. "2010 North": Includes access to the 2010 North Lounge, field-side seating, and loge box Monaco seats, all offering all-inclusive food and beverages with in-seat service… pic.twitter.com/x8bK114Wiz— José Roberto Nuñez (@JoserNunez91) October 18, 2024
I feel confident Chicago gets something done. And the ball really seems to be moving for the Revs too, at least if not in Boston proper, for the environs. After thise two dominoes fall, I think Cascadia + ATL in the pointy-ball turf stadiums are MLS' worst situations.
Seems to be a bit of developer speculation and wishes, but interesting nonetheless... Possible future home of White Sox could have a second stadium, developer says Related Midwest said it was "disappointed" by the Discovery Partners Institute's decision to exit, the departure opens up "opportunities for new partnerships and site configurations." The company behind "The 78" development proposed in the South Loop said Friday the exit of the University of Illinois' Discovery Partners Institute from the project opens up new opportunities for the site, including the possible co-location of dual stadiums for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire. Crain's Chicago Business reported on Friday that the University of Illinois is scrapping its plans to build a $285 million research and teaching facility called the Discovery Partners Institute, a new research and innovation center, in the South Loop on the proposed site of The 78. Related Midwest, the site's developer, planned to donate approximately an acre of land on the site to the University of Illinois for the construction of the institute. In a statement Friday, Related Midwest said it was "disappointed" by the DPI's decision to exit, but the departure opens up "opportunities for new partnerships and site configurations." "Given its proximity to downtown, adjacency to the river and flexibility to accommodate a wide range of uses, The 78 stands alone in its ability to house large institutions that want to plant their flag in the heart of Chicago," their statement read, in part. "We are actively exploring the co-location of dual stadiums for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire, two organizations whose presence at The 78 would align with our vision of creating Chicago’s next great neighborhood." More info in link above.
The updates to the Massachusetts Development Bond bill have been made, and they include the removal of the designated port area at the potential Everett stadium site (only for the purpose of turning it into a stadium and park), while adding some new language putting conditions on any stadium deal. A soft timeline of 5 years is put on the deal. *“There shall not be any public funding for the construction of the professional soccer stadium and waterfront park.” *One exception to the public funds clause is for infrastructure projects “designed to support the site.” *However, public money would only be made available for specific stadium-related infrastructure “if there are matching private funds.” *Notably, a section was added that the “the owner of the professional soccer stadium shall enter into a community impact agreement with: (1) the city of Boston, and (2) the city of Everett.” *If no agreements are reached in either case by Dec. 31, 2025, “the parties shall submit to binding arbitration before a tripartite panel.” https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2024/11/12/revolution-stadium-everett-bill/ Bill here, relevant language begins on page 296. https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H5100
Queens CB7 Housing and Land Use Chair Chuck Apelian stated last night “probably within the next 30 days, or even sooner, we should have a groundbreaking for the [NYCFC] soccer stadium”The Stadium Update slide noted that “2027 remains the opening target year”— Chris Campbell (@SoupInNYC27) November 15, 2024
When they say "groundbreaking", do they mean some old guys putting a couple of shovels in the ground and then nothing happens for months, or do they actually mean crews showing up and starting work?
Surprise! https://www.newyorkcityfc.com/news/new-york-city-fc-and-etihad-airways-announce-etihad-park I was kinda hoping for Citi Field at Citi Field, but whattayagonnado?
Some progress! New York City FC has secured the lease with the city for the stadium site.Additionally, 3 work permits for excavation, underground piles, and pile caps and slabs were all approved yesterday.Groundbreaking for the NYCFC Stadium should be very soon.— Chris Campbell (@SoupInNYC27) November 22, 2024
Actual work has begun at the Valley of Ashes. Ceremonial groundbreaking next week. According to sources, ceremonial groundbreaking for the New York City FC soccer specific stadium at Willets Point is slated for next week.Some earthwork began at the site today according to Mayrich Construction and filings with the NYC Dept of Buildings.— Chris Campbell (@SoupInNYC27) November 26, 2024