(espn.go.com 9-19-09)
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- San Jose Earthquakes owner Lew Wolff announced the design for the team's new stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Soccer Silicon Valley Community Foundation Dinner. The stadium will be located at the intersection of Coleman and Newhall Avenues adjacent to San Jose International Airport.
"These designs show our desire to create an intimate atmosphere that helps every fan connect to the game on the field," said Wolff. "This European-style stadium will have the fans closer to the pitch than any other stadium in Major League Soccer."
The stadium design, which is focused on enhancing the fan experience, features a European-style roof that will keep sound inside the bowl to help create one of the best home-field advantages in Major League Soccer. Every seat in the stadium will also provide fans with great views of the field and a close connection to the action.
The stadium has a horseshoe shape with an open end that features a state-of-the-art high definition video board. The video board has two sides, one that is seen inside the stadium, and one that can be seen from Coleman Avenue. Just below the video board, fans will be able to watch the game from the Scoreboard Club. Just in front of the club, fans will be able to watch the game from a grass berm. The open end of the stadium that features the scoreboard will also have a family picnic area that will be utilized for pre and postgame events and activities.
The proposed location of the stadium is easily accessible from both the 101 and 880 freeways and just minutes from Downtown San Jose.
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