Kaiserslautern, a city in Germany, is making a big push to become an American soccer team. The city has been home to a professional soccer team since the late 19th century, and now they are looking to take their game to the next level.
Kaiserslautern’s efforts to become an American soccer team began in the summer of 2017, when the city’s mayor, Klaus Weichel, announced that he wanted to make the city a “soccer hub” for the United States. He proposed that the city would build a new stadium and invest in youth soccer programs in order to attract American players and teams.
The city has already taken steps to make this dream a reality. They have built a new stadium, the Fritz-Walter-Stadion, which has a capacity of over 50,000 people. They have also invested in youth soccer programs, such as the Kaiserslautern Soccer Academy, which provides training and development for young players.
Kaiserslautern has also been working to attract American teams to their city. In 2018, they hosted the U.S. Men’s National Team for a friendly match against France. This was the first time an American team had played in Kaiserslautern since World War II. The city is also in talks with Major League Soccer (MLS) to bring a team to the city.
Kaiserslautern’s efforts to become an American soccer team have been met with enthusiasm from both the local community and international soccer fans. The city has a long history of soccer success and is now looking to capitalize on that success by becoming an American soccer team. It remains to be seen if their efforts will be successful, but it is clear that Kaiserslautern is committed to making their dream a reality.
