Sports
Ground Broken On Austin MLS Soccer Stadium
$240 million stadium is expected to take about 18 months to complete, with full functionality scheduled by Spring 2021.
AUSTIN, TX — Austin has achieved a major goal (pun intended) with the groundbreaking for a state-of-the art Major League Soccer stadium for the Austin FC team on Monday.
Groundbreaking ceremonies began in the morning, with Mayor Steve Adler, League Commissioner Don Garber and Austin FC/Two Oak Ventures CEO Anthony Precourt among the dignitaries in attendance.
Officials said the $240 million stadium is expected to take about 18 months to complete, with full functionality scheduled by Spring 2021 for the Austin FC team’s inaugural season.
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Austin FC officials have set up a live stream link (see below) for fans to watch the action from McKalla Place where the stadium will be built. A construction cam will allow fans to watch the stadium's construction process along the way.
We have officially broken ground at the Austin FC stadium site and you can now follow progress on the building work via our dedicated Construction Cam. Go to: https://t.co/T6MpbLEQml Take a look right now! #AustinFC | #Listo pic.twitter.com/9OTldNLySj
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) September 9, 2019
Tune in now to watch the livestream of our stadium groundbreaking event directly from McKalla Place, Austin. https://t.co/0qpzQbSDu9
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) September 9, 2019
Our stadium officially broke ground today. Read more here: https://t.co/Lm0Gnep3cN Inició la construcción de nuestro estadio. Visita: https://t.co/nTd2pEN9lo para leer todos los detalles.#AustinFC | #Listo pic.twitter.com/fRbUATWbhY
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) September 9, 2019
We have officially broken ground on our stadium site. Thank you to @MayorAdler, @APrecourt, @MLS President and Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott, @McConaughey, our investor group & #Austin leaders for your support. #AustinFC | #Listo pic.twitter.com/gwuvMQHY9E
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) September 9, 2019
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