Soccer wants in on Gateway dollars — but they don’t have any: The Wake Up for Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Cleveland Soccer Group is currently seeking a share of the sin and parking taxes collected by Cuyahoga County. This request aims to secure public financing for the construction of a soccer stadium valued at $80 million. The group is pushing for these specific funds to be allocated toward the project, as they attempt to utilize Gateway dollars for the development of the new sports facility within the region's existing financial framework.