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be an exciting contest as Inter Miami boasts a host of constructed by the Beckham group. The community destination
talented young players led by a trio of 19-year-olds that will feature public gathering areas, open green space, shade
includes Argentine midfielder Matías Pellegrini and forward structures, a dog park, playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, a
Julián Carrranza, along with Venezuelan defender walking/jogging/fitness trail, along with other amenities and
Christian Makoun. ancillary facilities all for use by our community.

Inter Miami’s debut marks a major milestone in the The City’s partnership with the Beckham group breathes new
public/private partnership between the City of Fort life into this landmark property. It brings professional soccer
Lauderdale and the Beckham group. Under the agreement, back to our community; provides our youth with opportunities
the Beckham group is investing $60 million to transform the for expert coaching, training, and instruction; gives our City
64-acre Lockhart Stadium property into a soccer-centric much-needed new parks and recreation areas, athletic fields,
community destination. In addition to the new soccer and stadium access; and ushers in the return of high school
stadium, the complex will include a 50,000 square foot games and athletic events.
state-of-the-art soccer training center and seven professional
I’m excited to see the tremendous progress being made on this
fields. The facility will be home to Inter Miami’s United game-changing initiative that fulfills our shared vision of
Soccer League (USL) team and the Academy. It will also
expanding green space and promoting active healthy
host international clubs, tournaments and local high school lifestyles. It is truly a transformative project that will redefine the
sporting events.
Uptown area of Fort Lauderdale and make a lasting impact on
At the same time, exciting plans are moving forward for a our community for generations to come.
signature community park that is also being funded and
See you at both amazing events on Saturday, March 14.

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