Over the past three years, the USL’s soccer-specific stadium initiative has been arguably the most important the league has undertaken alongside the establishment of USL Productions.

When it is officially unveiled on Wednesday night, as Rio Grande Valley FC plays host to Liga MX’s C.F. Monterrey in an international exhibition, H-E-B Park will mark the latest milestone in the USL’s ongoing progress in creating great environments for its fans to enjoy the sport, and for its players to compete.

“Just seeing the pitch and the video board and the seats – it’s a beautiful project, and we're just happy that the community is able to enjoy it,” Toros President Bert Garcia said of the 9,700-seat stadium. “There’s a lot of little neat pieces to this project, pieces that no one else in our league is going to have.”

Three days later, Phoenix Rising FC will unveil its new stadium in a prime new location, giving the club the ideal setting as it relaunches its brand with the likes of former Mexico and Chivas de Guadalajara striker Omar Bravo and former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips. The Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex has brought a buzz to the local supporters – a sellout is anticipated for Saturday’s home opener against Toronto FC II – and will give the club a top-class setting as it enters its new era.