Stadium Construction Around the MLS

The MLS currently has four stadiums that are in the process of being built, or in the Timbers case renovated. The projects will go a long way in furthering the effort by the MLS to put all its teams in soccer specific stadiums. Philly's new stadium will open this June 27th when they face the flounders in the stadium's grand opening.
Philadelphia Union - PPL Park
First match - June 27, 2010
Capacity - 18,500
Construction Cost $120 million
Official PPL Park site
Construction Cam


Kansas City Wizard's new stadium has been delayed several times, mostly in part due to the economic mess of 2008-09. This has led to the scraping of plans and starting from new, but "Ain't Nobody Going to Stop Us Now," as the stadium has broken ground and well underway for completion mid 2011.
Kansas City Wizards - Wizards Stadium Complex
First match - mid-season 2011
Capacity - 18,500
Construction Cost - $165 million
Construction Pictures
First steel ceremony video


The Houston city council and county council have given the green light to a new Dynamo Stadium, built close to downtown and near their NBA and MLB stadiums.
Houston Dynamo - Dynamo Stadium
First match -April 2012
Capacity - 21,000-22,000
Construction Cost - $95 million
Council approves deal for new Dynamo stadium


The Timbers have cleared the hurdles to get the PGE Park remodel underway. This winter the initial phase of a new east side grandstand took place as foundation work took place for several months. The final phase of construction will begin this October and should be finish for an early 2011 MLS season opening.
Portland Timbers - Timber Stadium
First Match - Early 2011 season
Capacity - 20,000
Construction Cost - $31 million
Portland MLS 2011
PortlandOnline.com