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freerover · #**881** Posted **Nov 4, 2020, 4:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

I like the soccer balls honestly, it gives the station a theme and sets it apart from the other stations. It's next to the soccer stadium so why not?

I agree. I don't know why people are so triggered by it.

Syndic · #**882** Posted **Nov 4, 2020, 5:02 PM**

Agreed. I like the balls.

Novacek · #**883** Posted **Nov 4, 2020, 5:48 PM**

I'm ball-ambivalent. But I do find it a bit funny they're using a ball design the MLS doesn't use.

Edit/Add: I'm ambivalent now. Before I actually did worry that it let opponents cast the station as a giveaway to Austin FC (who honestly was a big donor) instead of the station serving the entirety of the Southern half of North Burnet Gateway (once Kramer moves north to Broadmoor).

the Genral · #**884** Posted **Nov 4, 2020, 5:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

^^ Yes, and now we can lose the cheesy soccer balls on top and just go with an awesome station at the stadium.

I agree

Echostatic · #**885** Posted **Nov 4, 2020, 6:05 PM**

I support the balls.

ahealy · #**886** Posted **Nov 6, 2020, 1:38 PM**

Personally not a ball guy.... forgive me for not looking back, but do we know when construction will begin on station?

lynmark · #**887** Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 12:52 AM**

We did another drone flight of the stadium very late this afternoon (11/8/2020-Sunday)

Here is the link:

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmeEiheXNMgOgv6YBdKE1Y3jGkdrI6E

The flights were around 4:47 pm, so the sun was very low in the sky. This made for some interesting shadows inside of the stadium.

Cheers!

atxsnail · #**888** Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 3:33 PM**

Sharing a few pics from inside the stadium:

Spoiler tag bc they're huge

freerover · #**889** Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by atxsnail

Sharing a few pics from inside the stadium:

Spoiler tag bc they're huge

Look great! This thing looks like it's on schedule.

atxsnail · #**890** Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by atxsnail

Sharing a few pics from inside the stadium:

Spoiler tag bc they're huge

One more:

KevinFromTexas · #**891** Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 10:19 PM**

KVUE shared these today on their Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/jeffjonessp...6581124099373/

https://www.facebook.com/jeffjonessp...26581284099357

https://www.facebook.com/jeffjonessp...26581204099365

clubtokyo · #**892** Posted **Nov 11, 2020, 2:34 AM**

That turf looks amazing!

LoneStarMike · #**893** Posted **Nov 11, 2020, 7:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

KVUE shared these today on their Facebook page.

They ran a story last night as well (along with a video.)

A look at the Austin FC stadium construction progress ahead of spring 2021 MLS season

ATX2030 · #**894** Posted **Nov 11, 2020, 5:50 PM**

Good update.

https://www.austinfc.com/post/2020/1...?autoplay=true

Apple would be cool for a stadium sponsor. It would pair well with the club crest being a tree and the Verde theme. It could be called "The Apple." Rolls off the tongue well. "At the Apple tonight Austin FC beat the Portland Timbers..."

GoldenBoot · #**895** Posted **Nov 11, 2020, 7:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by ATX2030

Good update.

https://www.austinfc.com/post/2020/1...?autoplay=true

Apple would be cool for a stadium sponsor. It would pair well with the club crest being a tree and the Verde theme. It could be called "The Apple." Rolls off the tongue well. "At the Apple tonight Austin FC beat the Portland Timbers..."

Ah, no. The Oak is the symbol of the team. Apple buying the naming rights to the stadium - absolutely. But, don't call the stadium: "The Apple."

On another note: The team's kit will be unveiled a week from today. Stay tuned!

ATX2030 · #**896** Posted **Nov 11, 2020, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

Ah, no. The Oak is the symbol of the team. Apple buying the naming rights to the stadium - absolutely. But, don't call the stadium: "The Apple."

On another note: The team's kit will be unveiled a week from today. Stay tuned!

Okay lets call it the acorn instead.

ahealy · #**897** Posted **Nov 12, 2020, 1:25 PM**

I wonder if it'll be branded like the Mercedes stadium in ATL?

drummer · #**898** Posted **Nov 12, 2020, 3:29 PM**

I would be surprised if they didn't have some sort of naming agreement. Lots of money in that. Even some college stadiums do that now.

freerover · #**899** Posted **Nov 12, 2020, 3:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

I wonder if it'll be branded like the Mercedes stadium in ATL?

It 100% will have a corporate sponsor whose name will be painted in giant letters on the canopy so you can read it from a plane.

ATX2030 · #**900** Posted **Nov 12, 2020, 4:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by freerover

It 100% will have a corporate sponsor whose name will be painted in giant letters on the canopy so you can read it from a plane.

Apple logo would look cool illuminated at night. Andy Loughnane said the sponsor will be either a company headquartered in Austin or a company with a very large local presence.