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San Francisco Launches Golden City FC, Reviving Pro Soccer at Kezar Stadium

Mayor Daniel Lurie announces the return of professional men's soccer with a new MLS Next Pro team and a $10 million stadium upgrade.

The San Francisco Deltas celebrate after defeating the New York Cosmos to win the NASL Championship on Nov. 12, 2017, at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park.
Athletes compete in a middle school track meet at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco last month. 
A capacity crowd watches the NASL Championship Finals between the New York Cosmos and San Francisco Deltas at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park on Nov. 12, 2017.  
Seats at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco are shown last month. 

Overview

  • Golden City FC, an independent MLS Next Pro team, will begin play in San Francisco in 2026 or 2027 at Kezar Stadium.
  • The team's ownership group, led by Geoff Oltmans and Marc Rohrer, will invest $10 million in privately funded upgrades to the historic stadium.
  • Planned improvements include a natural grass field, modern seating, a high-definition scoreboard, and enhanced sound systems, while maintaining public access to the facility.
  • The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote on a 15-year stadium permit agreement on May 20, following imminent review by the Recreation and Park Commission.
  • Mayor Lurie emphasized the initiative's potential to boost community engagement, neighborhood vitality, and economic growth in the area.