{"id":7775,"date":"2025-06-18T17:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T23:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/?p=7775"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T23:46:37","slug":"rephrase-single-title-from-this-title-garland-inks-first-lease-as-71-million-atletico-dallas-soccer-complex-pushes-forward-and-it-must-return-only-title-i-dont-want-any-extra-information-or-introdu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/06\/18\/rephrase-single-title-from-this-title-garland-inks-first-lease-as-71-million-atletico-dallas-soccer-complex-pushes-forward-and-it-must-return-only-title-i-dont-want-any-extra-information-or-introdu\/","title":{"rendered":"Rephrase single title from this title Garland inks first lease as $71 million Atletico Dallas soccer complex pushes forward . And it must return only title i dont want any extra information or introductory text with title e.g: &#8221; Here is a single title:&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Garland Moves Forward with $71 Million Multi-Purpose Soccer Complex<\/h1>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Garland is moving forward with plans for a $71 million multi-purpose soccer complex that will serve as a training ground for the region\u2019s new United Soccer League franchise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Garland City Council approved a lease for the soccer fields, authorizing the city manager to negotiate and the mayor to execute the lease agreement. <\/p>\n<h2>Location and Management<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The eight-field complex will be located on approximately 65 acres at President George Bush Turnpike and Holford Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The facility will be maintained and managed by Atl\u00e9tico Dallas and its affiliated youth academy under a long-term lease agreement. Garland is expected to consider a lease for a planned multi-purpose building next month, city officials said.<\/p>\n<h3>Amenities and Features<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The franchise\u2019s training facility is the heart of the planned project. Amenities include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"body-text-list\">\n<li><span>A \u201cshow pitch\u201d with artificial turf and seating for 2,000 spectators<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Hybrid and natural turf fields for training and youth academy play<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>A 28,000 square-foot multipurpose building to house team offices, locker rooms, physical therapy and dining facilities, a team store and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Restroom and concession buildings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Futsal courts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>A public park-style plaza with trails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Development Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The site also includes 14 acres of adjacent commercially zoned land that could be used for a hotel, apartments or future retail. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and finish in 2027.<\/p>\n<h4>Lease Agreement and Funding<\/h4>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The team would lease the property from the city, which owns the entire site, in a 20-year agreement, said Atl\u00e9tico Dallas chairman and founder Matt Valentine. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Terms include a $75,000 yearly price tag for the soccer fields with a 2.5% escalation annually. Another $350,000, and the greater of 10% of net sponsorships or $50,000 annually would be paid for the multipurpose building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The $71 million price tag also includes road and infrastructure work. <\/p>\n<h5>Previous Action and Future Plans<\/h5>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Garland has taken previous action related to the project, including design contract approval and associated funding mechanisms through the city\u2019s capital improvement program, city officials said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The complex will support year-round programming, including recreational and competitive leagues, tournaments and training sessions, city officials said.<\/p>\n<h6>Atl\u00e9tico Dallas and the MoneyGram Soccer Complex<\/h6>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Atl\u00e9tico Dallas will play its inaugural season in 2027 and play its home games at Dallas\u2019 Cotton Bowl Stadium. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Dallas City Council also approved an agreement with the franchise to lease the MoneyGram Soccer Complex, terminating a contract it once held with FC Dallas \u2014 the city\u2019s Major League Soccer team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Atl\u00e9tico Dallas will lease MoneyGram for three to five years, and the city of Dallas will maintain scheduling control for five of the youth fields. Valentine said the team plans to use both the Garland and Dallas complexes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The team\u2019s professional and youth teams will train in Garland, while some of its youth teams will train at the MoneyGram facility. Programming at the 120-acre, 19-field MoneyGram complex will remain similar to its current state, Valentine said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u201cWe can use both complexes long term,\u201d he said. \u201cOur goal in this whole process is to grow the game across Dallas County.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">In conclusion, the $71 million multi-purpose soccer complex in Garland is a significant development for the region\u2019s soccer scene. With its state-of-the-art amenities and long-term lease agreement, the complex is expected to support year-round programming and provide a training ground for Atl\u00e9tico Dallas and its affiliated youth academy.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is the location of the soccer complex?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The eight-field complex will be located on approximately 65 acres at President George Bush Turnpike and Holford Road.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Who will manage the facility?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The facility will be maintained and managed by Atl\u00e9tico Dallas and its affiliated youth academy under a long-term lease agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What amenities will the complex feature?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The complex will feature a \u201cshow pitch\u201d with artificial turf and seating for 2,000 spectators, hybrid and natural turf fields, a multipurpose building, restroom and concession buildings, futsal courts, and a public park-style plaza with trails.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How much will the complex cost?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: The $71 million price tag includes the cost of the soccer fields, multipurpose building, and road and infrastructure work.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: When is construction expected to begin and finish?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">A: Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and finish in 2027.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garland Moves Forward with $71 Million Multi-Purpose Soccer Complex Garland is moving forward with plans for a $71 million multi-purpose soccer complex that will serve as a training ground for the region\u2019s new United Soccer League franchise. 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