Albuquerque to conduct feasibility study for soccer stadium

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque is going to study the feasibility of having a 10,000-seat stadium for a men's professional soccer team. A resolution approved by the City Council and signed by Mayor Richard Berry approves spending $15,000 on the feasibility study. According to city officials, the Albuquerque Sol Football Club needs to own or be primary tenant of a 10,000-seat stadium to seek entry into the United Soccer League. The team now belongs to a development league. The council's resolution says the popularity of soccer in Albuquerque has increased in recent years and that construction of a professional soccer stadium would provide economic development opportunities. Councilor Dan Lewis told KOV-TV (https://goo.gl/9noy4V ) last month that private investment and interest by businesses are needed to make the project work.