BREAKING NEWS: St. Louis will be awarded an MLS franchise in a announcement from MLS expected to come next Tuesday, Aug. 20, according to a source (reported by KMOX on Aug. 14).
SOURCE: MLS is officially coming to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - MLS4TheLou, the group trying to bring MLS soccer to St. Louis released their renderings for a soccer stadium on Saturday.
The venue, which would be built in downtown St. Louis just west of Union Station, would have a seating capacity of 22,500.
According to the website, every seat in the stadium would be within 120 feet of the pitch, giving fans one of the very best views in soccer.
"Our proposed stadium will be more than a sports venue. It will be a reflection of our city's rich history and a look forward into our future."
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Other details of the proposed stadium include entry from all sides, canopy shading and mixed-use retail center they're calling Gateway Plaza.
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