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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:

  1. How likely will a USL1 side be a prime tenant? Can USL2 Rochester ascend to be full pro?
  2. What is the US Hockey League expansion about --a new NHL franchise to compete with the Minn Wild or just a Minor League team?
  3. You would think a Lacrosse or Rugby franchise could also share that SSS?
  4. 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

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