The Chicago Fire made a splash in the MLS news cycle by revealing plans for a new soccer-specific stadium projected to cost $650 million. The 22,000-seat venue will be privately financed and built on downtown land known as "The 78," setting the stage for the Fire to have a new permanent home by the 2028 MLS season. This move marks the team's transition from their current location at Soldier Field back to a dedicated facility.

The Fire's decision to build a new stadium leaves only six MLS teams as secondary tenants in their venues. Among them are the New England Revolution, who have long resided at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as an affiliate of the NFL's New England Patriots. While there have been talks of constructing a soccer-specific venue in Everett, the Revs are yet to finalize any plans.

Meanwhile, the Vancouver Whitecaps are currently secondary tenants at BC Place and are exploring options for a new stadium at the PNE Fairgrounds. The Seattle Sounders, despite being housed at Lumen Field, have considered building a permanent stadium closer to downtown Seattle. However, concerns have been raised about the potential move to the suburbs.

As for the MLS clubs with shared ownership of their venues like Atlanta United and the Charlotte Crown, the prospect of constructing separate soccer-specific stadiums remains uncertain. Despite being second tenants at NFL-controlled stadiums, these teams have enjoyed strong attendance figures, making a relocation less urgent.

In the case of San Diego FC, although Snapdragon Stadium was designed with MLS in mind, discussions may arise regarding the team's tenancy as the venue primarily caters to the San Diego State football program. The club will need to ensure smooth scheduling negotiations to accommodate both entities effectively.

Social media users expressed varied sentiments about the evolving stadium landscape in the MLS. Some fans speculated on which clubs would be the last to remain as secondary tenants, citing factors like ownership structure and venue location. Discussions around the Sounders potentially moving to a suburban location sparked debates on stadium accessibility and fan experience.

Ultimately, as MLS teams explore the possibility of constructing individual venues, the league's landscape is poised to undergo significant changes in the coming years, potentially reshaping the matchday experience for both players and fans across various clubs.