Possible impact on local economy of a new stadium

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As many who know me will realise I follow Stoke City's American affiliate Club "Orlando City". Orlando play in the "USL" (United soccer leagues, pro soccer). Orlando city have been in operation only a few seasons after the Owners moved the franchise from Austin Texas to Orlando Florida in search of a base with the potential and local political will to help them to achieve their ambition of "MLS" (Major League Soccer) Soccer.

 

Since moving the franchise, Orlando have won back to back championships against clubs from Los Angeles to Antigua.

In the past few months Club officials and Local political figures have been out and about(together), visiting "MLS" clubs to study Stadium operations and requirements. Just like our local officials have done for us (sorry couldn't help that one).Who say "IF" you want a skating ring, "go to Gillingham". We don't need an airport because we don't have unemployment and, a few peoples possibly disturbed sleep, is more important than the welfare of the majority. "Oops sorry," 2 councillors losing their seats and, changing the balance of power in the council.

I know unlike "OCSC", we are not a club with aims of entering the elite of country's top clubs (premiership).

Anyway here are some Figures on the economic impact of the "Orlando City" project.

 

 

Orlando, Fla.- Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) held a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Amway Center to present the Economic Impact Study the team commissioned from CS&L. The study showed that a new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium would have a $1.2 billion economic impact on the local area. The presentation, led by OCSC President Phil Rawlins (Also a Stoke City director), was yet another step on the team’s journey toward an MLS franchise for Central Florida.

 

“We have a fantastic opportunity to bring a second major-league pro sports franchise to the city,” said Rawlins. “We need to grasp it with both hands and come together to make this work for the region.”

 

The report laid out the economic details on Orlando City’s goal of becoming a MLS franchise in the immediate future. The estimated cost of the new multi-purpose stadium would be $96 million. The new facility would generate new revenues of $1.2 billion over the next 30 years.

 

71% of the overall cost of the stadium would be spent locally in the Central Florida area, totaling $69 million. Construction of the facility would also create 890 jobs in the Orlando area.

 

USL teams, like Orlando, that have moved up to MLS have averaged a 325% attendance increase in their first season- making a strong statement that OCSC could draw big attendance numbers once in the MLS.

 

The proposed facility would also be able to host international friendly games, US National Team and NCAA Final Four soccer matches along with regional sporting events and concerts.

 

Full press conference can be seen on, http://goo.gl/hur5i

 

Just thought it would Interest some of you.