<div><h2>Go ahead from State House imminent </h2><p><b>Leader Herald Staff</b></p><p>A new soccer stadium is set to reshape the landscape of Everett, Massachusetts, as plans for a 25,000-seat Major League Soccer (MLS) venue continue to move forward.</p><p>It is believed, according to a variety of sources, that officials who tanked the project at the state house many weeks back, have apparently reversed themselves after a full court press from Senator Sal Didomenico and others who have pressed the state legislature to allow rule changes about how the Mystic River coastline can be used.</p><p>The stadium will be the new home for the New England Revolution, replacing their current shared venue at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.</p><p>The $500 million project, spearheaded by The Kraft Group, will transform a 43-acre site that was previously occupied by a decommissioned power plant near the Mystic River waterfront. The stadiums development includes plans for a waterfront park, a dock for ferry access, and a footbridge to connecting the site to nearby Assembly Row and Encore Boston Harbor. </p><p>This venture promises not only to enhance the fan experience by creating a soccer-specific stadium but also to provide a major boost to the Everett economy and its waterfront revitalization efforts.</p><p>Despite setbacks in the legislative approvals earlier in 2024, local officials, including State DiDomenico, remained optimistic about the project, which is awaiting final, firm legislative and zoning approvals. </p><p>If everything proceeds as planned, this stadium will significantly contribute to the growing popularity of soccer in the region, potentially drawing thousands of fans to the area for each match.</p></div>

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A new soccer stadium is set to reshape the landscape of Everett, Massachusetts, as plans for a 25,000-seat Major League Soccer (MLS) venue continue to move forward. It is believed, according to a variety of sources, that officials who tanked the project at the state house many weeks back, have apparently reversed themselves after a full court press from Senator Sal Didomenico and others who have pressed the state legislature to allow rule changes about how the Mystic River coastline can be used.