David Beckham's team have unveiled plans for a new waterfront stadium in downtown Miami.
The
venue will be home to Miami Beckham United and house 20,000 fans after
their original plan for a facility at nearby PortMiami was ruled out by
Dade County officials following resistance from local businesses.
The plan centres around a £12million project to fill in a deep-water boat slip next to the home of NBA side the Miami Heat.
Suited and booted: David Beckham (centre) was in
Miami in February alongside Commissioner Don Garber and Mayor Carlos
Gimenez to announce plans to launch a new Major League Soccer franchise
Sneak peek: Beckham's team have now unveiled plans for a new waterfront stadium in downtown Miami
The view from above: As part of the plans, Museum Park will be expanded to accommodate the new stadium
If the
move goes ahead, Museum Park would be increased by 4.3 acres while the
new site takes in a small piece of public-owned land known as Parcel B.
Beckham
said in a statement: 'By expanding Museum Park with new public spaces
anchored by world-class art and science museums and a world-class soccer
club, we’ll be activating the waterfront on a year-round basis.'
Marcelo
Claure added: 'Our plans to transform the FEC slip and Parcel B into
soccer grounds and a public park will give Miami fans a chance to
experience the thrill of the sport right in the heart of downtown.'
Beckham's MLS franchise is due to start playing in 2016 or 2017.
Address: John Alschuler (left) and Marcelo Claure, both part of Beckham's team, reveal the plans
By the coast: The new stadium will be situated close to the sea in downtown Miami
Leisurely stroll: Museum Park will be increased by 4.3 acres which will provide new public space
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