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SOCCER : A KEY TO THE CAPITAL REGION ’ S ECONOMY
Interviews by Robert Schaulis
Local sports and entertainment franchise leaders share their thoughts on growth and development opportunities stemming from Sacramento Republic FC ’ s new stadium .
In 2023 , The Railyards in downtown Sacramento will be home to Sacramento Republic Football Club ’ s Major League Soccer stadium , catalyzing a wealth of growth and business development in the region . Paired with soccer ’ s growing popularity — particularly among millennials — the sport is expected to drive new talent and attract highly trained graduates from top local universities to the Capital Region .
The redevelopment of The Railyards , led by LDK Ventures , an experienced development and investment company based in McClellan , will essentially double Sacramento ’ s urban core , according to a white paper issued by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council .
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