The Washington Commanders haven’t played their first game under the new moniker, yet they picked up a big win Monday.
In their bid to build a new stadium in Virginia, the Virginia House voted 14-7 to advance a bill that would create a Virginia stadium authority, per Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
“The bill grants authority to a group that would be appointed by the governor to fast-track and issue bonds for a potential stadium,” Phillips wrote.
Things continue to trend well for Washington’s hopes to build a new stadium in Virginia. Last month, the state introduced two new bills to lure the Commanders to Virginia.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has stated the nation’s capital wants the Commanders back in D.C., while Maryland governor Larry Hogan hopes to keep them in Maryland.
While each side has time to make pitches to Washington brass, there are multiple reasons for the state of Virginia to be optimistic. For one, the team appears to have two land options: one in Prince William County and the other in Loudoun County.
Shortly after Washington’s rebranding last week, team president Jason Wright said the team would be in a new home in 2027. Washington’s lease at FedEx Field ends after the 2026 season.
EXCLUSIVE: "We will be in a new venue in 2027."
Talking new stadium plans with Jason Wright at the Commanders unveiling…https://t.co/Hy0FTRvHlD
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 2, 2022
Now, Washington must get through five more seasons at FedEx Field.
