VIDEO: MLS' New York City FC reveal plans for state-of-the-art new home 'The Cube' - NYC's first-ever purpose-built soccer stadium

The supporters have long awaited a permanent home for their beloved club, and Wednesday's unveiling of the latest renderings of their future stadium at Willets Point in Queens marks a significant milestone in their journey.

For years, NYCFC have been playing home matches across the Tri-State region at venues like Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, and Red Bull Arena but with the new stadium, their troubles will be alleviated.

The centerpiece of Wednesday's announcement is "The Cube," an immersive main entrance that rises more than seven stories above street level. Adorned with 11,000 square feet of LED screens, The Cube promises to be a striking feature, serving as both a focal point for spectators and a canvas for dynamic gameday programming and art displays.

In addition to The Cube, the stadium boasts a range of innovative features designed to enhance the fan experience and reflect the unique character of New York City. The approval process for the project has been extensive, involving evaluations, consultations, and approvals from city officials. While the stadium has not yet completed all necessary approvals, the City Planning Commission's recent approval of the mixed-use plan is a significant step forward.

Speaking to MlsSoccer.com,New York City FC CEO Brad Sims said: “Really, we want to blow people away. You're at the start of your experience, as you're entering or you're walking into the facility. We think the vast majority of our fans are going to enter through the southwest, this main entrance, because we expect a lot of people to come from using public transportation, 7 train, LIRR, also a decent amount of parking is to the south as well.

“So you're going to have a lot of people walking up, and we want this ‘wow’ moment when you're coming in the stadium, that there really is this fantastic sense of arrival. The Cube, we think it's unlike anything in any other soccer stadium or any other sports venue that we've seen.”

With construction expected to begin by autumn, NYCFC remains on track for a 2027 opening for the 25,000-seater venue. Meanwhile, in the short term, they will host Portland at the Yankee Stadium in a MLS fixture on Saturday.