Groundbreaking Plans
Reno Pro Soccer is set to break ground before the end of the year on an $80 million United Soccer League stadium that will sit in the heart of downtown Reno. The 6,000‑seat venue will replace a cluster of aging buildings slated for demolition, clearing the way for a larger redevelopment effort.
The stadium is only one piece of a $350 million entertainment district dubbed “The Boulevard Reno.” The mixed‑use project envisions a seven‑story hotel and casino, a convention center, a theater, a parking garage, retail outlets, residential units and a public plaza called Electric Avenue, designed to keep visitors engaged for hours beyond the match.
A Community‑Centric Vision
CEO Wendy Damonte says the development is meant to breathe new life into a dilapidated part of the city while giving Reno a professional soccer franchise that can rival the state’s other major sports teams. The initiative draws on the recent successes of the Golden Knights, Raiders and Athletics as proof that Nevada fans will support top‑tier athletics.
Actor Rob McElhenney, who co‑owns Wrexham A.F.C., has shared how full community buy‑in can transform a club’s fortunes, a lesson Reno hopes to apply as it builds its own fan base.
The ownership group, led by Damonte alongside Todd Davis, Bob Enzenberger and John Doyle — a former Team USA defender and current director of soccer operations — has secured a USL franchise contingent on the stadium’s construction. Former U.S. international Taylor Twellman has also voiced confidence that Reno can sustain a competitive USL side.
Beyond the pitch, the developers aim to create a legacy venue that hosts concerts, conventions and community events, ensuring the complex remains a year‑round hub. The project’s backers say it will generate jobs, attract tourism and cement Reno’s reputation as a sports‑forward city.