Believe it or not, New York is finally getting its first soccer-specific stadium.
The city is home to three teams spanning MLS and NWSL, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, and New York/New Jersey Gotham FC, but NYCFC primarily plays at Yankee Stadium, home of the Yankees, and is home to the Red Bulls and Gotham FC. will play at Yankee Stadium. New Jersey.
But NYCFC is making a difference, as the MLS club on Wednesday unveiled a rendering of The Cube, a seven-story entrance to the city's first soccer venue.
The stadium is scheduled to open by 2027. NYCFC was first announced as his MLS expansion team in 2013 before his 2015 debut.
An 11,000 square foot LED screen will be installed at the entrance and can be customized throughout the year with game day programming, art displays, additional depictions and more.
The stadium, which is expected to cost $780 million and will be privately funded, will have a capacity of 25,000 (seventh largest soccer-specific MLS venue) and will be located directly across from Citi Field at Queen's Willets.・It is planned to be built at the point. Near the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the Mets and the U.S. Open.
“When you come to our stadium, you know you're in New York City,” NYCFC CEO Brad Sims told The Athletic. “Whether you're sitting near the pitch and looking out, whether you're on the concourse or anywhere in the stadium, you'll know you're in New York City.”
The naming rights for the stadium have not yet been purchased by a sponsor.
The 2022 Cityzens played home games at five different venues: Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Red Bull Arena (home of the Red Bulls), Belson Stadium (home of St. John's University), and even Cross Country. , this is a welcome announcement. BMO Stadium (home of LAFC).
The Major League Soccer season begins in February. Key dates for the 2024 campaign are: