Minnesota Rochester New USL1 side??
Simon Evan's Soccer Business newsletter released today included the tidbit below about a new stadium district for Minnesota, specifically mentioning SOCCER. There is enough capital and will to drive the inclusion of a soccer specific stadium (SSS) in that development. The USL already have a bridgehead there due to the USL2 Rochester FC side but this seems MUCH BIGGER than for a mere summer league.
QUESTIONS:
- How likely will a USL1 side be a prime tenant? Can USL2 Rochester ascend to be full pro?
- What is the US Hockey League expansion about --a new NHL franchise to compete with the Minn Wild or just a Minor League team?
- You would think a Lacrosse or Rugby franchise could also share that SSS?
- What do you all think??
"ROCHESTER EYES STADIUM DISTRICT FOR SOCCER AT SILVER LAKE SITE Rochester, Minnesota's city council has unanimously approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Madison-based Landmark Development to explore redeveloping the former Silver Lake Power Plant site into a mixed-use sports district. The plan, branded "ONE Rochester," would anchor a new stadium around the Rochester Honkers (baseball), an incoming US Hockey League expansion franchise, and local USL Two club Rochester FC, alongside retail, dining and residential development."
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Note: I believe u/OK_Structure_350's map has a USL side for MN!
https://www.reddit.com/r/USLPRO/comments/1unfxsk/happy_4th_of_july_to_celebrate_i_present_to_you/
Posted Jul 10, 2026, 7:22 PM UTC