[Coog83]

I'm not sure why the first Orlando MLS stadium thread was locked, but they recently released new renderings in June. The stadium, designed by Populous, is scheduled to open before the 2016 season. Here is the press release.

Various renders in the link below:

http://www.orlandocitysc.com/stadium

 

[GunnerJacket]

^^ Presumably because you need to have a capacity over 30k for the venue to command its own thread.

 

[RMB2007]

Because we've reduced the capacity requirement from 30,000 to 20,000, this stadium can have its own thread.

 

[RMB2007]

Orlando City released their Virtual Stadium Tour today and more info on the stadium...

Orlando City's downtown stadium will be a 100% privately funded project. The site is two blocks from the Amway Center, within walking distance of the downtown bar district, one of the best locations of any soccer stadium in the country! The stadium has been designed with the intention of creating the loudest and most intimidating atmosphere in Major League Soccer, with North America's only safe-standing supporter section and a low slanted roofline to amplify crowd noise.

Stadium Details

25,500 capacity
360 lower bowl
Canopy to enhance crowd noise and provide shelter from sun / rain
Field sunken 8' below ground level to offer spectacular views from street level
All natural grass playing surface
Single deck safe-standing supporter section
Expansive fan plaza spanning 10,000 square feet

http://orlandocitysc.io-media.com/web/index.html#

The safe standing section:

 

[RMB2007]

Webcam link:

www.orlandocitysc.com/stadium/stream

 

[Znak25]

Can't wait till this stadium is done

 

[Guest]

Thought this was gonna be 28,000. 25k is good enough.

 

[auchristopher]

This place will fill up each match

 

[slayerhk47]

Looks like they already have some of the concrete poured in the north end seats.

 

[RMB2007]

First steel sections being added:

https://twitter.com/Lindsey272727

 

[RMB2007]

www.theironlionfirm.com/blog/2016/3/1/ocsc-stadium-porn

 

[likasz]

Great venue!

Do you know how many fans in standing section?

 

[Juanpabloangel]

There will be a standing section? Interesting.

 

[likasz]

^^ Just look at the vizualizations posted above. The whole stand will be a stading area. But I would like to know its capacity.

 

[master_klon]

1 March

https://www.facebook.com/OrlandoCitySC/posts/1066593470065607

 

[Marvo]

This stadium looks awesome - any construction budget estimates?

 

[Guil]

This stadium looks awesome - any construction budget estimates?

Near to $155 million

 

[RMB2007]

Update:

Orlando’s MLS stadium deal not as taxpayer-friendly as reported, still better than a poke in the eye

http://www.fieldofschemes.com/2016/...reported-still-better-than-a-poke-in-the-eye/

 

[krnboy1009]

I get why cities would fork over cash for NFL stadiums. Why MLS? I am an NYCFC fan, not insulting MLS but MLS doesn't have that leverage.

 

[Lumbergo]

I get why cities would fork over cash for NFL stadiums. Why MLS? I am an NYCFC fan, not insulting MLS but MLS doesn't have that leverage.

It does when you're a city that wants to be known for more than just Theme parks and the Orlando magic. Soccer is huge with the 15-35 crowd right now and Orlando is a growing city with a revitalized urban core. Name recognition can go a long way in terms of marketing for the city itself. The difference with the NFL / MLB is that they have been established for so long in some areas that it doesn't have the same effect - especially when you're trying to attract more young people to your city whom embrace sports like soccer. Sorry, hope that made sense.