Media Minnesota United’s Allianz Field Construction: A Photo Essay by Brian Quarstad on 22 January 2018

Two months ago, Minnesota United held a steel raising ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the above ground work that was to begin on Allianz Field. Up to that point all work had been at or below ground level. The event was held on November 19. Exactly two months later, through the holidays and many days of below zero temperatures, the construction crews working for Mortenson Construction have made phenomenal progress.

I know not everyone has an MLS stadium being built one half mile from their house like I do. So here are some photos to give you perspective on the progress of the Loons’ new home, which is in the Union Park neighborhood of St. Paul and scheduled to be open for the 2019 season.

St. Anthony Avenue, which runs on the south side of the stadium, has been closed for a month while roof trusses are assembled.

FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon. Do you like the independent coverage of soccer news from Minnesota and beyond that FiftyFive.One offers? Please consider becoming a patron.