What is an American soccer stadium rendering for in 2019?



We know who it is for. It is for the fans, at least on the face of it. They learn all about the things that will contribute to the tangential aspects of their attending a soccer game: how close to the field they will feel. How loud the stadium will be. How wonderful the concessions will be. How there will be beer, an abundance of it.



More importantly, it’s for politicians and voters, showing off how the concessions taxpayers will be making for a new stadium will be in some way useful to the community, even those who are not soccer fans. Stadiums will often get a nudge from local government — even if it’s not in the form of direct funding — provided teams can prove there will be value to a new home beyond pure sport. The stadium’s role in “revitalizing” areas. How it can be multi-purpose as an event space. Possible businesses that can operate within its confines. The job...