A community‑focused stadium
The development slated for Melbourne in Brevard County envisions an 8,000‑seat professional soccer venue that forms the centerpiece of a larger mixed‑use project. Planned amenities include restaurants, retail outlets and dedicated spaces for year‑round community gatherings.
Beyond regular season play, the stadium would host between 20 and 25 United Soccer League matches each year, while also serving as a venue for youth tournaments, concerts, farmers markets and other civic events that aim to draw roughly 500,000 visitors annually.
Home for a new soccer franchise
The Space Coast Soccer Club, a newly formed franchise in the United Soccer League, would call the stadium its home. Club founder Thomas Bonner has emphasized that the project is intended to create a lasting asset for Brevard County rather than a stepping stone toward Major League Soccer.
Construction is targeted for completion with a spring 2028 opening, a timeline that aligns with the club’s ambition to embed the venue within the local cultural fabric. Executives with experience launching professional soccer franchises in Central Florida are leading the effort, bringing both operational expertise and community connections to the initiative.