Buffalo Pro Soccer home in Valley neighborhood

Article posted by Coliseum, April 15^th, 2025

Image: USL

The upcoming American professional soccer team Buffalo Pro Soccer announced on April 11^th plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately-funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the Buffalo City’s (New York, US) Valley neighborhood.

‘USL’ stated that set to be located at the Elk and Lee Street the stadium will serve as a driving force in the development of a new entertainment district that is taking shape in the City of Buffalo.

The Buffalo Pro Soccer is an upcoming American professional soccer team based in Buffalo, New York (US). Founded in 2024 the team plans to make its debut in the USL Championship in 2026.

The USL Championship (USLC) is a men’s professional soccer league in the second tier of the United States league system. It is organized by the United Soccer League (USL – an organizer of various professional and amateur soccer leagues in the United States league system) as its premier league for men above the USL League One (the third-tier level in the US Soccer Federation’s pyramid).

The ‘Valley’ in Buffalo, New York (US) is a neighborhood situated in the Southeastern part of the City on the shores of the Buffalo River.

‘USL’ further stated that the Buffalo Pro Soccer revealed the first official renderings of its stadium and announced construction is slated to begin this Summer. Among the 7,600 seats it will host the forthcoming stadium will feature family-friendly ticket prices, a designated high-energy, safe-standing supporters’ section and elevated experiences in its 12 hospitality suites, two private party areas and the club-level seats. The Buffalo Pro Soccer’s plans also call for training facilities for its athletes and academy, offices for team staff as well as ample parking and transportation options for the fans.

Put in Peter Marlette Jr., President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, “I am honored to introduce our City to the home of the Buffalo Pro Soccer – a destination for everyone in Buffalo to experience the joy and power of the world’s game. It will be a gathering place where our community will come together to celebrate victories, support each other through challenges and bring Buffalo’s hardworking, never-give-up mentality to life on the field and in the stands. In this new stadium the Buffalo Pro Soccer will grow alongside our City as we strive for excellence every day.”

In addition to serving as the home of the Buffalo Pro Soccer the multiuse stadium will host a range of sports events, outdoor concerts and local gatherings. The young players from the Buffalo Pro Soccer Youth Academy will also have the opportunity to play at the new stadium.

Added Justin Papadakis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Real Estate Officer at USL, “Buffalo is a passionate Sports City and home to a strong soccer fan base. We’re excited to bring professional soccer to Buffalo giving the local fans and the residents a club of their own to support. This new stadium will be more than a home for professional soccer, it will serve as a community hub for the region.”

The stadium’s construction will be privately funded by the Buffalo Pro Soccer’s growing team of equity investors.

The Buffalo Pro Soccer is also partnering with the prominent regional business leader Jon M. Williams, head honcho of Viridi and Founder of OSC, as a new investor in the club. Williams owns the site where the new stadium will be constructed.

Averred Williams, “The Valley neighborhood has long been a cornerstone of Buffalo’s history. This project represents a significant opportunity to continue the transformation of this Buffalo neighborhood into a vibrant, thriving area. The new stadium will not only be the keystone for Buffalo Pro Soccer but also a new chapter for our City combining sports, entertainment and community development in a way that reflects our passion and spirit.”

The Buffalo Pro Soccer’s stadium will serve as an anchor for an emerging entertainment district that will feature a premier events center. Located in the Valley neighborhood, an area historically known for its tight-knit community and industrial strength, this entertainment district will build on recent development activity and attract more visitors to the City through the unique experiences it will offer.

Commented Christopher Scanlon, City of Buffalo Mayor, “The Buffalo Pro Soccer’s decision to build a privately-funded stadium on the former Buffalo Color site is a tremendous vote of confidence in the Valley community and its future. The City and its partners in Government and the private sector have invested substantial financial resources cleaning up the former industrial legacy sites surrounding the area where the stadium will be located as well as the Buffalo River.”

The project will use modular construction to accelerate the timeline to build and open Buffalo’s first professional soccer-specific stadium.

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