Phoenix rising will build a new stadium near Sky Harbor airport

• The team will pay $300,564 the first year, with rent increasing each year to account for inflation, according to the council agenda.
• The land is behind the Phoenix Park 'n Swap flea market, which will continue to operate.

Why it matters: The central location, which is next to a light rail station, could help the relatively new team continue to grow its fan base.

Flashback: The team was founded as Arizona United Soccer Club in 2014 and rebranded as Phoenix Rising in 2017. It is a member of the USL Championship league which operates under MLS leadership.

• In 2017, the club got its first stadium on the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community, near Tempe, where it played for four seasons.
• Last year, the team moved to a larger temporary facility on the Gila River Indian Community, near Chandler, drawing ire from some fans for its distance from central Phoenix.
• Earlier this year, the team sent a letter to fans expressing uncertainty about staying at the Gila River stadium, The Arizona Republic reported.

The intrigue: The new stadium can include a "portable sports book," according to the city.

• This would be the first time the team would have wagering onsite because not even mobile sports betting is allowed on tribal land.

What's next: General manager Bobby Dulle told The Arizona Republic he was confident the stadium would be ready to go for the start of the 2023 season in March.