Kansas City-based firm chosen to build soccer stadium

11 December 2015

Continuing the development process of its future Major League Soccer (MLS) home, Minnesota United FC has announced Populous as the lead architect for the new soccer stadium at the Snelling and I-94 site in the Midway. Populous has worked on many of the top sports facilities—from training venues to Olympic stadiums—throughout the world.

The Kansas City-based architecture firm is recognized for its focus on environmentally sustainable projects and is considered a leader in stadium design. Populous has created soccer stadiums throughout the world, including the MLS stadium in Sporting Kansas City, Olympique Lyonnais in France, Tottenham Hotspur and  Arsenal in England, C.F. Monterrey (MEX), and the 2010 World Cup Final stadium in Johannesburg.

Populous was the lead architect on local several local stadium projects, including Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium. Some of their other impressive projects include Wimbledon’s Main Stadium, the stadiums for the 2000 Sydney and 2012 London Olympic Games, the new Yankee Stadium in New York City, and renovation projects for Texas A&M’s Kyle Field, Camden Yards in Baltimore, and Wembley Stadium in London.

In addition to these state-of-the-art projects, Populous is currently in the process of designing the new MLS stadium for Orlando City Soccer Club.

“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to design another memorable sports experience for the Twin Cities,” said Bruce Miller, Senior Principal at Populous and lead architect for Minnesota United’s new stadium. “Major League Soccer has found a great home in St. Paul and our design team is excited about the opportunities to create a mixed-use entertainment destination that will thrive year-round. The site’s central location, access to public transit and exposure on I-94 make it a model site for a Major League Soccer venue. As a building block in growing the Minnesota United brand, the stadium will become the heart and soul of soccer in the northern Midwest.”
Minnesota United was awarded an MLS franchise earlier this year in a highly competitive process that put Minneapolis–St. Paul ahead of other major markets in the United States. The club later announced its commitment to building a new, privately-financed soccer stadium at the Snelling-Midway site in St. Paul. The stadium is scheduled to be completed in early 2018.

Further information about United’s future home can be accessed by visiting newstpaulstadium.com.

Fans can secure their spot in the new stadium by joining the crowds now. With the purchase of 2016 season tickets, fans will receive their MLS priority number, giving them first choice of seats in the new stadium. Call 763.4SOCCER or visit MNUnitedFC.com/tickets to get tickets and reservations.

 

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