Mansfield says they will work with FC Dallas and REV Sports Management to “deliver elite athletics and leisure to Mansfield” with the development of a multi-use soccer stadium advanced authorised by voters final 12 months.

During Monday’s metropolis council assembly, council members authorised a partnership with FC Dallas and REV Sports Management to function and assist design the soccer advanced.

According to the city, REV will function the venue after it is constructed and can seek the advice of on the design and development. REV has partnered with FC Dallas to help within the design and development as nicely and the MLS staff may also lead all sports activities programming on the facility, together with youth soccer and worldwide tournaments.

“Through this partnership, this stadium will be home for various sports from day one,” Mansfield City Manager Joe Smolinski stated. “The teamwork between City Council, REV Sports Management, and FC Dallas is an thrilling take a look at our collaboration going ahead to deliver elite athletics and leisure to Mansfield.”

The stadium advanced is being constructed as a part of town’s Harvest Point growth close to Lone Star Road and Texas 360 and is anticipated to open by 2026. Mansfield voters approved funding for the stadium in May 2023. The Harvest Point growth may also embody residential, retail, household leisure, lodge and convention middle, and leisure venues.

“We know the stadium project has the potential to be the evolution of Mansfield’s relationship with sports from a destination for youth athletics to professional action,” Mayor Michael Evans stated. “In order to make sure the stadium delivers the all-star experience the community expects, it only makes sense that we would team up with such decorated and experienced organizations in REV Sports Management and FC Dallas.”

FC Dallas COO and CFO Jimmy Smith stated they have been excited to associate with Mansfield and REV to deliver extra soccer fields and coaching services to North Texas, particularly with the World Cup coming to close by Arlington in 2026.

“With the FIFA World Cup coming to the area in 2026, it’s vital to provide our communities entry to fields with high quality soccer programming that may assist introduce them to the game and nurture their love of the attractive recreation,” Smith stated.

The metropolis stated they’re presently working with REV and FC Dallas on the design of the stadium and that extra particulars can be introduced within the coming months, together with a development timeline and renderings of the ability.