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City presents Naaman sports-park plan, partnership with pro soccer group's youth and tournament programming

5545645 · August 6, 2025
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Summary

City staff described a planned multi-field sports complex near Naaman Forest, intended for youth tournaments and club play and linked to a broader USL professional soccer effort; a separate stadium concept remains an independent, higher-cost proposal.

City staff briefed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on a sports-park proposal near Naaman Forest tied to a multiyear effort to attract a USL professional soccer presence to Garland.

Assistant City Manager Hesser explained the site is being developed primarily for youth soccer, tournaments and club facilities rather than as a professional stadium. "This facility is for club soccer, youth soccer, tournaments," Hesser…

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