New MLS stadium in California to be used for RL

[krudmonk]

I stumbled upon this as a soccer fan, since our local side is finally getting its own stadium. Anyway, the club just unveiled the field-level luxury suites and all the features are shown in an online brochure. Among it all is a list of non-MLS sporting events that will take place at the stadium, and check out what's shown here:

And yes, the caption says "rugby & rugby league" so we know the editor didn't accidentally use an RL photo when they meant RU. Not sure we'll ever see an NRL match (ha!) but it's promising nonetheless.

 

[langpark]

you got a link? I'd like to check out what the stadium looks like...

 

[krudmonk]

you got a link? I'd like to check out what the stadium looks like...

Oops, sorry:
http://issuu.com/sjearthquakes/docs/newstadium/16
Mostly soccer images, of course. It'll seat 18K plus standing room at one end (with a bar). Due to open in 2013.

 

[NRL-TGG]

some USARL or AMNRL person in the know make a comment?

 

[Rampart66]

I don't think that there's anything concrete with an actual team playing there. I think it's just the people who own/run the stadium listing all of the uses for the stadium to draw other events.

The new stadiums that are popping up for MLS are perfect for Rugby (Columbus Crew Stadium hosted College Rugby Sevens last year). The only downside is that the seasons overlap and I imagine that the price would be out of the range of most clubs.

Having said that, I'd love to see the leagues get to the point where some of the current AMNRL and USARL teams play in these soccer-only facilities.

 

[Spitty]

To be fair the San Jose stadium would be better suited to an 'exhibition match' or international, not necessarily an AMNRL or USARL match.

Although being that RL seems to be most popular on the east coast, more specifically around the Philadelphia area I'd think use of the new Philadelphia Union stadium would be more feasible for 'exhibitions' and internationals, that could have a trail on effect for the domestic leagues.

But it is good for RL that a lot of these MLS sides are getting new rectangular, mid-sized stadiums.

 

[amnrlfan]

It might be the pitch for one of the RSL teams or might hold some 7's matches.

 

[Fatwing15]

I could see it being used for college 7's