Groundbreaking today, expansion draft tomorrow for MN's new MLS team

The stadium expected to open in 2018.
Construction on the new facility is expected to be complete in time for the start of the 2018 MLS season.
Minnesota United FC

City and soccer officials were on hand for the Monday groundbreaking of the new Minnesota United soccer stadium in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood. The stadium is scheduled to open in 2018.

Brian Quarstad joined MPR News host Tom Weber for an update on the stadium and the MLS expansion draft, which takes place Tuesday. Quarstad is co-owner, writer, and editor for FiftyFive.One: Voices from soccer's north.

To hear the full discussion, select the audio link above.

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