The total square footage involved in SoccerCity is about 9.2 million square feet, less half as big as the Manchester concept. The impetus to prepare the plan, which was thrown together in the last nine days, is the initiative campaign being launched by La Jolla-based FS Investors to build SoccerCity - a 30,000-seat soccer/SDSU stadium, 4,800 homes, 3.1 million square feet of commercial and 55 acres of parkland on the 166-acre site - a billion-dollar-plus venture.

Officials behind the proposal for the renovated Qualcomm Stadium hope it will receive proper consideration. The total development would cover 22.5 million square feet.īackers of this proposal have come forth after FS Investors, which is seeking to bring an MLS expansion franchise to the city, released plans for SoccerCity, a development that would encompass much of the Qualcomm Stadium site.

In addition to the Qualcomm Stadium overhaul, the concept includes an arena, hotel, mixed-use space, an expansion for San Diego State University, and park space. The newly-renovated, 70,000 seat stadium would include modernized technology offerings, along with upgraded seating, and a playing field that is 13 feet lower than the current surface. One of the most significant changes would be the demolition of an expansion that was completed in 1997, which would open a portion of the stadium to the surrounding area. Rather than replacing Qualcomm Stadium, the group is suggesting that it be given a significant overhaul that would boost it to modern NFL standards. A part of a vision unveiled by developers on Thursday, Qualcomm Stadium would receive major upgrades to host an NFL franchise and anchor a surrounding development.Ī development group that includes Doug Manchester is seeking to bring the NFL back to San Diego.

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