Donald Trump Reacts to NYCFC’s New Stadium Project in Queens

The construction of New York City FC’s new soccer-specific stadium in Willets Point, Queens, has drawn the attention of a prominent former New Yorker—President Donald J. Trump. During his recent diplomatic visit to the Middle East, Trump made headlines not just for international affairs, but also for a surprising moment involving Major League Soccer.

While touring Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the President concluded his trip in Abu Dhabi, where he met with a number of high-ranking officials and business leaders. Among them was Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, owner of City Football Group (CFG) and its global network of football clubs, including NYCFC.

During a live Fox News broadcast showing Trump’s meeting with the delegation, cameras captured a remarkable and unexpected moment—Trump seemingly learning for the first time about NYCFC’s $780 million stadium, Etihad Park, set to open in the Valley of Ashes near Citi Field.

The stadium, backed by Abu Dhabi’s wealth through CFG, is poised to become a landmark venue for soccer in New York and the first-ever soccer-specific stadium within the five boroughs. The project has already generated excitement among local fans and MLS supporters nationwide.

Trump’s apparent surprise at the scale and scope of the stadium project adds another layer of intrigue to NYCFC’s ambitious plans. Although no official statement has been released by the White House regarding the development, the President’s reaction has already sparked widespread attention across sports and political media alike.

As construction continues and Etihad Park inches closer to becoming reality, this unexpected presidential acknowledgment may be one of the more surreal endorsements the project receives along the way.

Sezione: News / Data: Wed 21 May 2025 alle 03:00
Autore: nycfc soccernews
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