Queensboro FC will make what it has called “an important announcement” about its stadium at York College n Jamaica, Queens Tuesday, April 27.

According to a QBFC press release, it will be “an exciting new [community and commercial] development for professional sports in NYC.”

Among the dignatiries scheduled to attend:

* Jonathan Krane – principal owner, Queensboro FC

* Justin Papadakis – Chief Operating Officer, United Soccer League

* Félix V. Matos Rodríguez – chancellor, The City University of New York

* Berenecea Johnson Eanes – president, York College

* Gregory Meeks – Congressman

* Donovan Richards – borough president, Queens

* Daneek Miller – New York City Council, 27th District

* Adrienne Adams – New York City Council, 28th District

* Francisco Moya – New York City Council, 21st District

The club was scheduled to kick off its participation in the USL Championship this year, but its debut was pushed back to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.:

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