Phoenix MLS stadium, Soccer stadium project in Tempe, Arizona
Phoenix MLS Stadium is a soccer venue in Tempe, Arizona, sitting at the corner of Alma School Road and Loop 202. It has a natural grass field and can hold around 21,000 spectators.
The project began in 2017 through a funding deal between Phoenix Rising FC and Goldman Sachs. The site sits on Salt River Pima-Maricopa land, which shaped the legal and financial structure of the whole development.
The venue becomes a gathering place for soccer fans across the region who come to watch professional matches. Local communities view it as a center for sports and entertainment in their area.
The stadium sits close to the Mesa Riverview shopping center and is easy to reach from several major highways. Parking is available nearby, and public transit also serves the area for those arriving without a car.
The stadium uses a special tax district arrangement tied to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribal land, which bypasses the standard approval process that applies to sports venues elsewhere in Arizona. This legal setup is rare in the US and was a key reason the project could move forward at all.
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