Springfield City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday night to sign a letter of intent between the City and the United Soccer League (USL), committing to exclusively negotiate the potential of bringing professional men’s and women’s soccer teams to Springfield.
City officials and a representative from USL made the formal announcement a few months ago at the proposed location for a potential new stadium at the Jordan Valley Commons (corner of Trafficway and National).
During the negotiation period, the City will evaluate the viability of supporting professional soccer teams and explore opportunities to enhance entertainment options in the City’s burgeoning sports district downtown. Council agreed to share cost of feasibility research with USL to consider various factors, including potential funding and the addition of a soccer stadium east of Hammons Field. [Read more…] about Springfield to establish framework to bring professional men’s and women’s soccer teams to city