Orlando City founders propose soccer stadium in Melbourne near airport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Founders of Orlando City Soccer Club are proposing a new soccer stadium in Melbourne, Florida, targeting completion by March 2028. The proposed venue would serve as a home for a USL team, one tier below MLS. The site is planned for 54 acres of undeveloped airport-owned property. Applications for the project have been submitted to Melbourne City Hall and will be reviewed by the City Council. Readers are asked to participate in a survey regarding support for the stadium construction.
- •Proposal includes a soccer stadium and complex on 54 acres.
- •Stadium intended for a USL team, one level below MLS.
- •Construction expected to be complete by March 2028.
- •Applications submitted for City Council consideration.
- •Reader survey initiated on support for the stadium project.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Do you support construction of a soccer stadium in Melbourne?
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