The Tacoma City Council approved a nonbinding letter of intent (LOI) for a proposed soccer stadium Tuesday, advancing a framework for funding the project. (more…)
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Preliminary Funding Framework for Tacoma Soccer Stadium Emerges
A not yet signed, nonbinding letter of intent provides a look at a potential new Tacoma soccer stadium funding model, showing a possible public-private partnership. (more…)
Tacoma’s Soccer Scene Grows With Two Clubs, Stadium Talks
Tacoma is moving very quickly in taking its place as a professional soccer city. In the last year and a half, the city has added both a USL Championship team and a NWSL franchise. And now there’s talk of a soccer-specific stadium as soon as 2021. (more…)
New Tacoma Soccer-Specific Stadium Discussed
At a meeting this week, city officials discussed a proposed new Tacoma soccer-specific stadium that could be constructed for USL’s Sounders 2 FC. (more…)
Sounders 2 Begins Cheney Stadium, Tacoma Era
Seattle Sounders 2 began a new era on Friday night, when it played its first USL regular-season match at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium. (more…)
Sounders 2 Preps for Cheney Stadium Debut
Cheney Stadium is set to embark on a new era, as the longtime baseball facility is about to host its first USL match for Sounders 2. (more…)
City Council Passes Resolution for Tacoma USL Stadium
A proposed Tacoma USL stadium has received a boost, as the Tacoma City Council has passed a resolution in support of constructing the facility. (more…)
Seattle Sounders FC 2 Transitioning to Tacoma in 2018
Seattle Sounders FC 2 will make the transition to Tacoma in 2018, with the club slated to play its home matches at Cheney Stadium. (more…)
Sounders, Rainiers Reach Agreement on Tacoma USL Team, New Stadium
The MLS Seattle Sounders FC and the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers baseball team will collaborate on a Tacoma USL team (replacing Seattle Sounders FC 2) and stadium adjacent to Cheney Stadium, with the Sounders running the player side and the Rainiers managing the business side. (more…)