by JAKE NUTTING

While an official announcement that the newly launched San Francisco Deltas will be joining the North American Soccer League is expected in the coming weeks, the club is already working hard to lock in a home venue.

The consensus is that the Deltas have been targeting Kezar Stadium as their preferred home grounds. The club confirmed as much on Tuesday when it launched an online campaign to garner local support for the proposal.

The club is asking supporters sign their names to a form letter addressed to the commissioners who oversee the city’s Recreation and Parks Commission. Located in Golden Gate Park, Kezar Stadium is a publicly owned and operated facility, meaning the Deltas need approval from the commissioners to use the venue.

Along with stating the desire to see professional soccer at Kezar Stadium, the form letter also requests that the commissioners approve measures the club needs to “survive economically.” This segment is likely referring to permits the Deltas are seeking to sell alcohol on game days.

Opposition to the Deltas playing at Kezar has already begun to sprout up as discussions between the club and the city have become public. The notion of alcohol sales at the public park along with the traffic concerns of hosting “15-20” home games a year has ruffled a few feathers within the community. Those opposed to the Deltas at Kezar have also started a movement to garner support.

Kezar is seen as an ideal location for the NASL startup given its downtown location and proximity to public transportation.