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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
McKinney could host World Cup training site McKinney could host a 2026 FIFA World Cup team following the development of a local training site, pending selection by the organization. Representatives of the Inpower IQ Performance Center presented a plan for the development of a “FIFA-sized” soccer field on city-owned land adjacent to the business’s existing facility, Parks and Recreation Director Amy Kinkade said at an Oct. 15 McKinney City Council meeting. The specifics The proposed field would be constructed on an undeveloped 4.4 acre site purchased by the city through bond funding in 2017. The land was ini- tially planned to accommodate a future expansion of the StarCenter but is currently undeveloped. Kinkade said the facility has already received preliminary approval from FIFA to serve as a training site for a World Cup team, but an outdoor
Sunset Amphitheater sees amendments McKinney City Council members approved amendments to the development agreement for the amphitheater planned for southeast McKinney in a 5-1 vote. Council member Justin Beller voted against the item, and Mayor Pro Tem Geré Feltus was absent from the Oct. 15 meeting. McKinney leaders approved the initial development agreement in April, which includes over $50 million in incentives. The details The first amendment allows for a change to the terms of purchase for the land. Other amendments included changes to the list of eligible operators, additional screening in the site plan and enabling the city to potentially use eminent domain for offsite infrastructure needs.
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soccer field is needed to meet all requirements of the organization. City Council members expressed a unanimous interest in pursuing an agreement that would allow for the development of the field and supporting its potential use as a training site.
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