Sun face Dallas Trinity in USL Super League debut

The Tampa Bay Sun will face off against Dallas Trinity in a home opener on Aug. 18 at the Riverfront Stadium in Downtown Tampa.

Why it matters: This game kicks off the inaugural season of the USL Super League (USLS), a new Division I women's soccer league.

Catch up quick: The team invested $6 million to transform Blake High School's stadium. The improvements, made at no expense to taxpayers, will remain in place when the team moves into its permanent stadium.

• The upgrades include enhanced seating areas to raise capacity from 1,800 to more than 5,000, a new scoreboard and high-end FIFA-approved turf.

What they're saying: "This opening fixture presents a critical opportunity for Tampa Bay Sun FC to establish its dominance on home soil," a statement said.

What's next: Kickoff times and a full season schedule will be announced soon.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the USL Super League is a Division I (not Division II) soccer league.

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