LAFC breaking ground with more than a stadium (Part 1)

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LAFC breaking ground with more than a stadium (Part 1)
Dan Cunningham

September 5, 2016

Finally California’s newest MLS franchise has a home, and it could well be the crown jewel for soccer stadiums in America.

It is all about location

The location of LAFC’s stadium is about as good as it gets.

It is on Exposition Park in the former Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena – a place with a rich history having been home to the Lakers, the Clippers, some world famous music concerts, and notably, the place John F. Kennedy accepted the nomination to become President. Now, this once preeminent venue is part of another chapter, LAFC’s.

With it, they kick start one of the biggest economic development projects the region has seen – not merely a stadium, but in the process creating an entertainment district befitting of an entertainment town.

This may well become the cultural landmark of LA, but when it comes to a stadium which is soccer-specific, could this be a mark of the future?

What actually makes a stadium soccer specific?