Shell Energy Stadium, Soccer stadium in Downtown Houston, United States
Shell Energy Stadium is a soccer venue in downtown Houston, United States, with seating for over twenty thousand spectators. The angular exterior walls echo the warehouse buildings nearby and sit close to street level.
Construction began in 2010 after lengthy negotiations between the city and the soccer club. The opening took place in 2012 as part of the renewal of the eastern downtown district.
The venue hosts matches for both Houston Dynamo FC of Major League Soccer and Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League.
The stadium stands on Texas Avenue and several parking structures sit nearby. A short walk leads to restaurants and other attractions in the downtown core.
The facility stands as the first soccer-specific stadium constructed in a major metropolitan downtown area across Major League Soccer.
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