The proposed $500 million project would give the New England Revolution a soccer-specific home with capacity for 25,000 supporters and space for concerts of up to 35,000 people, the report says.
Leaving Gillette Stadium would also end more than two decades of sharing a venue with the New England Patriots. For an MLS club, a dedicated ground can create a stronger matchday identity, improve the atmosphere and make the team feel more connected to its city rather than to a larger NFL operation.
The challenge is that the reported capacity would be below the Revolution’s average attendance last season. The club’s argument is that location, design and year-round activity can help unlock a broader audience.
The proposed arena would sit on a former power-station site beside the Mystic River. Before construction can begin, the project reportedly requires environmental approval and demolition of the old facility.
The surrounding investment is a significant part of the pitch. The Kraft family is expected to fund a $20 million public park, while a further $17.5 million could support access improvements near Assembly station and a pedestrian bridge.
That turns the plan into more than a stadium development. It is also an attempt to reshape a former industrial area and improve the transport links around it.
Bilello also said, “Talvez isso deixe as pessoas um pouco mais animadas”, pointing to the boost in football interest expected after the World Cup’s presence in the region.
The next storyline is whether approvals and demolition proceed smoothly. If they do, Everett could become a new centre for football in the Boston area - and the Revolution’s clearest statement yet of its long-term MLS ambitions.