Austin takes another step in effort to attract MLS team

Austin's city council has passed a resolution directing city staff to identify potential locations for a soccer park in Austin. 

The move is an initial step in an effort to possibly attract an MLS team.

Precourt Sports Ventures, the owner of the Columbus Crew, has voiced an interest in possibly moving the team to Austin, as it also weighs the possibility of a new stadium being built in Columbus.  

Following passage of the the Austin city council's resolution, Precourt Sports Ventures released the following statement:

Austin City Council unanimously passed a resolution today directing staff to identify potential locations for a soccer park in Austin, including city-owned land in the urban core.

While this is an early step, it is an important one that underscores Precourt Sports Ventures' belief that Austin would be an excellent home for a Major League Soccer club.

We are encouraged by Council's decision and look forward to working with city staff to find an appropriate site with the potential to provide extensive community benefits to greater Austin and its residents. With the right site, Precourt Sports Ventures remains committed to privately funding the construction of a soccer-specific facility.

We appreciate the warm welcome from the Austin community and thank Council for its leadership and support of bringing Major League Soccer to Austin.

Photo: Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio (Getty Images)