Detroit City Football Club Planning New Stadium In Southwest Detroit

DETROIT — Detroit City Football Club is planning to have a home soon.

The soccer organization announced Thursday that the team is planning to build a new soccer-specific field in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.

The new stadium will be at the site of the long-abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital at Michigan Avenue and 20th Street. The hospital closed in 1991 and the building has been abandoned for 18 years.

The team hopes to open the new stadium by the 2027 season.

"This is a huge step for our organization to build a modern venue to serve our club and community. As longtime residents of the city, with a few of us even living within walking distance of the site, the leaders and founders of the Club view this project not only as an opportunity to grow our organization and sport, but as a civic endeavor to give back to the city we love," CEO of DCFC Sean Mann said.

Detroit City Football Club was founded in 2012 and played their games at Detroit's Cass Tech High School before moving to Hamtramck's Keyworth Stadium, where they currently play.

Over the past few years, the team has grown and expanded, including moving leagues and adding a women's team.

"The city and the people of Hamtramck were there when we needed them. Investments by our club and supporters give proof of our gratitude, and we are excited to set forth on the challenge to make our forever home just as iconic," Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Detroit City FC Alex Wright.

Team officials plan to work with city officials, residents and fans during the process. Officials are expected to announce more details at a later date.

"We look forward to starting a process to connect with our supporters, city residents, and community leaders, among others, to craft a community-focused, grassroots professional soccer stadium that serves the City of Detroit," Mann said.