One relatively unnoticed aspect of Allianz Field development was a commitment by Minnesota United FC and Allianz Life to improve the local business community. Grants designed to achieve that goal are now providing that impact. (more…)
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Best of 2019, #3: Minnesota United Debuts Allianz Field
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #3: Minnesota United debuts state-of-the-art Allianz Field. (more…)
Allianz Field Grass Pitch to be Replaced
Minnesota United FC is making a change at Allianz Field, as the club is starting the process of replacing grass on the stadium’s playing surface. (more…)
The Other Side of Summer: MLS and Gentrification
A key component of new MLS stadium planning involves economic development as part of a larger project. When that economic growth does happen, we’re seeing the need for careful planning and a commitment to equity. #sportsbiz #soccerbiz #MLS
Minnesota United Strengthens National Sports Center Ties
Minnesota United FC and the National Sports Center(NSC) announced a new deal that will keep the suburban sports complex as the MLS’s team training center for the next 15 years. (more…)
Allianz Field: A State-of-the-Art Venue
With a cutting-edge design and one of the most intimate atmospheres in all of American soccer, Minnesota United opened Allianz Field on Saturday to wide acclaim, serving as a model for future MLS stadium development. (more…)
Allianz Field Unveiled by Minnesota United FC
MLS’s newest stadium was the site of celebration on Monday, when Minnesota United FC unveiled Allianz Field. (more…)
2019 MLS Season Gets Underway This Weekend
Getting underway this weekend, the 2019 MLS season is one that could be marked by several intriguing developments on the facilities and expansion fronts. (more…)
Allianz Field Construction Concludes
Allianz Field construction has concluded, as construction manager Mortenson has turned over the St. Paul facility to Minnesota United FC. (more…)
The Next Wave in MLS Stadiums? Bring Your Walking Shoes
A look at the next wave of MLS stadiums opening this season and in future years reveals one big commonality: An urban experience eschewing the old days of a sporting facility surrounded by a sea of parking. (more…)