<p>Detroit City FC is set to move into a brand new stadium in the near future.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/usl-championship-tv-schedule/">USL Championship</a> side revealed this week that they recently purchased property to build the arena. An abandoned hospital just southwest of the downtown currently sits on the site.</p>



<p>Public land records show that the property was purchased for $6.5 million back in March. The exact details of the new arena are set to be revealed later in the month. </p>



<p>Nevertheless, the old hospital will be torn down in order to create ample space for the stadium. The arena is expected to be completed ahead of the 2027 season.</p>



<p>“This is a huge step for our organization to build a modern venue to serve our club and community,” <a href="https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1310155" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> Detroit City CEO Sean Mann. “As longtime residents of the city, with a few of us even living within walking distance of the site, the leaders and founders of the club view this project not only as an opportunity to grow our organization and sport, but as a civic endeavor to give back to the city we love.”</p>



<p>“We look forward to starting a process to connect with our supporters, city residents, and community leaders, among others, to craft a community-focused, grassroots professional soccer stadium that serves the city of Detroit.”</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="430" height="394" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240519_WST_507487_image-24_6313df26.webp&amp;width=430&amp;height=394" alt="" class="wp-image-507569" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/image-24.png 430w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/05/image-24-300x275.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px"></figure><figcaption>A sign on the site of the future stadium has gone up</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Fans help deliver impressive atmosphere inside historic arena</h2>



<p>The club currently calls Keyworth Stadium home. Built way back in 1936, the historic arena was previously visited by former presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. </p>



<p>Detroit City eventually moved into the stadium in 2016 after they raised over $700,000 from the public. The funds were vital to the team playing at the arena due to necessary renovations. </p>



<p>Keyworth Stadium currently offers fans one of the more unique experiences in American soccer. The arena, which has a max capacity of around 7,000 people, is essentially plopped down in the middle of a Detroit neighborhood. </p>



<p>In fact, some homes in the Hamtramck area are just feet from the exterior of the arena. Fans of the club walk past neighboring houses in order to enter the stadium.</p>



<p>While the concourse and bleachers are undeniably ancient, the atmosphere inside Keyworth Stadium is truly special. </p>



<p>Fans generally pack the relatively small arena on matchdays. This is quite impressive considering the overall outdated ground. A train also runs right behind the stand, delivering a distinctive backdrop to the games.</p>



<h2>Club made huge leap to USL Championship in recent years</h2>



<p>Nevertheless, the Detroit City fans obviously play a key part in this incredible atmosphere. These stellar supporters will almost certainly continue their intensity to the new arena in the coming years. While most details of the new stadium are yet to be released, it will accommodate more fans than Keyworth Stadium.</p>



<p>Detroit City currently sits third in the USL Championship Eastern Conference table. The club has experienced significant growth since forming as a National Premier Soccer League side in 2012. Detroit also moved on to the National Independent Soccer Association before finally joining the USL in 2022.</p>



<p>Photo credit: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire</p>

Detroit City FC is leaving historic stadium in favor of new arena

USL Championship club Detroit City FC has announced that they are building a brand new arena, thus moving out of the unique Keyworth Stadium.

Detroit City FC is leaving historic stadium in favor of new arena - World Soccer Talk


<p>In a groundbreaking development, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/usl-championship-tv-schedule/">USL Championship</a> and ESPN have<a href="https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/95436/usl-championship-and-league-one-will-return-on-esp.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> jointly</a> announced the first-ever nationally televised doubleheader in the league’s history.</p>



<p>It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 19. The momentous occasion will commence with Detroit City FC hosting Las Vegas Lights FC at Keyworth Stadium.</p>



<p>It will be followed by San Diego Loyal SC’s matchup against New Mexico United at Torero Stadium. The event culminates in the exciting double feature.</p>



<p>ESPN2 will broadcast the historic event. With an ardent fanbase that ranks among the most passionate in North America, Detroit City FC is all set to go head-to-head against Las Vegas Lights FC at 7:30 p.m. ET in an interconference showdown.</p>



<p>This match will serve as a highly anticipated rematch between the two teams, with Le Rouge securing a 1-0 triumph in their previous encounter last July. Drawing inspiration from that memorable performance, the hosts will strive to replicate their success. Their aim is for a second consecutive appearance in the USL Championship Playoffs.</p>



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<h2>New Mexico United seek revenge in USL Championship</h2>



<p>In a match brimming with playoff implications for Western Conference contenders, San Diego Loyal SC and New Mexico United will lock horns. Led by hometown talent and former U.S. international Joe Corona, SD Loyal have transformed Torero Stadium into a fortress.</p>



<p>Seeking their third consecutive postseason appearance, they will face a resilient New Mexico United side under the guidance of newly appointed Head Coach Eric Quill. </p>



<p>Bolstered by the presence of El Salvador international Amando Moreno, New Mexico United aim to climb the standings. They are confident after a thrilling 1-1 draw in their previous visit to San Diego in 2021.</p>



<h2>When do the games start on ESPN2?</h2>



<p>These two fixtures will take center stage among six captivating <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/usl/">USL</a> Championship games broadcast on ESPN2. The action commences this Saturday, July 1, with Phoenix Rising FC hosting Memphis 901 FC at 11 p.m. ET.</p>



<p>Fans can catch all other regular season and playoff matches live on ESPN+ domestically.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, international viewers can access the games through the league’s broadcast partners in Latin America and Europe.</p>



<p>YouTube streams will be available for the rest of the world.</p>



<p>Photo credit: IMAGO &amp; Icon Sportswire</p>


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