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Baltimore Seeks Professional Soccer Future Amid Stadium Funding Setback
Plans to bring professional soccer to Baltimore through a new stadium project remain active despite recent setbacks, as D.C. United and city officials continue efforts to advance the initiative. Legislation proposing $217 million in state funding for a Carroll Park stadium stalled out in Annapolis, failing to progress through committee in either chamber of the Maryland legislature. A spokesperson for D.C. United stated that the club “would continue its work” toward bringing pro soccer to the city as officials weigh future options and locations. Mention of the “Bucs” resonates locally as Baltimore explores its identity within the U.S. soccer landscape amid efforts to establish a professional presence in the region.