Team: Orlando stadium to be completed in 12-14 months
Beginning this weekend and continuing throughout the entire month of August, City’s season ticket members will be rewarded for their unwavering support, as their images will be printed on the numbers on the back of each City players’ jersey.
“We are thrilled with the work to date and proud to unveil the latest set of renderings for our home in downtown”, said Majority Owner Flavio Augusto da Silva at the conference.
About 33,900 fans attend home games at the Citrus Bowl on average.
The 25,500 figure is the maximum they believe they can fit into the downtown site, which is just a few blocks from the city center, but season ticket sales-which are now open for 2016-have been increased to 18,000 from this year’s 14,000.
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011.
An all-natural grass playing surface eight feet below grade, built to offer “spectacular views from street level”.
– An 8,400-square-foot indoor club in the West stand.
Adrian Heath’s side have lost their last three games on the bounce and this will be a real test for the eighth placed Orlando City. The Lions’ venue will include the only safe-standing supporters’ section in MLS.
“This will be high-tech to enhance the fan experience”, Rawlins said. “More importantly than borrowing those things, we’ve learned lessons everywhere we’ve gone”.
Rawlins said there will be lots of parking options around the new stadium, but the club won’t be adding a parking garage. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City lovely, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.
Rawlins also said it was the club’s passionate fans who ultimately pushed the team’s leadership to create a bigger venue.
“Ideally, we will be able to play our first game in the stadium in September next year”, Rawlins said.