While the federal government is still shut down, the Orlando city council voted earlier this week, unanimously, approving a plan to build a new soccer stadium in Orlando. This gets the city one step closer to being the next MLS expansion team. $94.5 million is being allocated for the building of the new stadium. This… Continue reading
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MLS in Orlando
It’s actually possible. The USL championship game last weekend, which the Orlando City Lions won, procured a record crowd of almost 21,000 fans. That’s impressive considering this is a minor league soccer team. What does this mean for the city? Well, both Orange County Mayor Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Dyer are supporting a new stadium… Continue reading