Major League Soccer Stadium Development

At a glance

• What: Memorandum of Understanding with Hometown Soccer Holdings, LLC to develop a Major League Soccer (MLS)-affiliated soccer stadium in Columbia.
• Where it stands: Resolution R-2026-076 authorizing MOU execution approved unanimously October 6, 2026.
• Next: MOU execution and stadium development planning and site selection.

Overview

The City Council authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Hometown Soccer Holdings, LLC and affiliated groups for development of an MLS-affiliated soccer stadium. The MOU establishes framework for feasibility studies, site evaluation, and stadium design. No specific site or timeline stated in minutes.

Mayor commentary

Mayor Rickenmann described the stadium as "a great thing for the community," noting that folks want a soccer stadium in Columbia and that the City sees strong community support for the project.

Sources

• Resolution R-2026-076 - Authorizing City Manager to execute MOU with Hometown Soccer Holdings, LLC: https://columbiasc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8053,plainText=false) (October 6, 2026 Council minutes)

Log

2026-10-06 - City Council

Resolution R-2026-076 approved unanimously; authorized execution of MOU between City and Hometown Soccer Holdings, LLC for MLS-affiliated soccer stadium development.