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The Sacramento Republic FC released a new set of renderings Tuesday – the most detailed to date – as the team and the city continues to press for a bid to become an MLS, major league soccer, team.Team management pointed out some key refinements in their plans to build the stadium in the downtown railyards east of 7th Street. First is an uninterrupted view from inside: Fans will be able to see the field from every seat.The new renderings also include premium areas, similar to box seat areas and a space now referred to as "The Canopy" in a reference to the overhang.The Republic said it's one of three MLS stadiums that will have awnings over the stands. The canopy is also a reference to the tree canopy in the City of Trees.The stadium designers have also added an upper level walkway that looks out to the west to the river, the sunset and much of the railyards and downtown. The renderings even show the Tower Bridge Battalion marching into the stadium.Work on the stadium has been going on in conjunction with the bid to become a MLS city.Two important dates coming up include a city council meeting next week to vote on a new public-private partnership with the city. The second is an MLS Board of Governor's meeting April 18, when the league is expected to discuss, among other things, expansion prospects.

The Sacramento Republic FC released a new set of renderings Tuesday -- the most detailed to date -- as the team and the city continues to press for a bid to become home to a Major League Soccer team. Team management pointed out some key refinements in their plans to build the stadium in the downtown railyards east of 7th Street.


Sacramento Republic FC First is an uninterrupted view from inside: Fans will be able to see the field from every seat.

Sacramento Republic FC The new renderings also include premium areas, similar to box seat areas and a space now referred to as "The Canopy," a reference to the overhang.

Sacramento Republic FC The Republic said it's one of three MLS stadiums that will have awnings over the stands. The canopy is also a reference to the tree canopy in the City of Trees.


Sacramento Republic FC The stadium designers have also added an upper level walkway that looks out to the west to the river, the sunset and much of the railyards and downtown. The renderings even show the Tower Bridge Battalion marching into the stadium.