The Aztexan

On Wednesday I scoffed at the idea that we might finally see the fieldhouse in use at Saturday’s game. But lo and behold, here it was!

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So this “construction cam” is finally finished. (Maybe I should see if they’ll let me get inside for a few pictures…?)

The only difference you might notice is that I had to take the picture from a little different angle, because there was a big delivery truck blocking my usual view. There’s still what I take to be a construction trailer in the background (on the right), and the teams still weren’t using the facility on Tuesday night. Though we did notice on Tuesday that there were exterior lights on over the walkway in front, which we didn’t remember seeing before.

Maybe Saturday? Naaaaaaaah.

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Still no visible change from last week; still not sure if there will be any more exterior changes before it’s done! But hey, when I started this goofy construction cam thing — way back on Jan. 27 — I resolved to take a picture every week until it’s finished. So here it is.

At this point, I think I’ll be as happy as the players themselves when it’s opened for use. Will that be at tonight’s game against Portland? Not that I’ve heard, but we shall see!

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Once again, not much change over the previous week. I haven’t heard whether it’s finished yet, or whether it will be in time for the Puerto Rico Islanders‘ visit on Saturday night. It still looks somewhat unfinished, but what do I know?

A big red, white & blue Aztex logo would look great on that tan wall in the middle, that’s what I know! Or maybe a big “Come And Take It” flag…?

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Now back to watching Austin finish off Miami FC.

Not much new to see this week. I suppose this might be as finished as it’s going to look on the outside.

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Now back to watching Austin finish off Miami FC.

Big changes visible this week… they parked a van in front of it!

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Oh, wait. Never mind. That’s probably just people preparing for tonight’s game against FC Tampa Bay. In seriousness, I do think I see some honest-to-goodness doors on there now! (On the fieldhouse, not the van.)

And we’ll have another couple of weeks for these pictures. From the Statesman pregame article last Saturday:

Construction of the new locker rooms at House Park originally was expected to be completed in advance of today’s game, but further delays have pushed back the target date. The Aztex now hope to be using the new facilities by June 5, when they will play the Puerto Rico Islanders.

I missed last week’s picture, but this week we’re back! And it’s still not finished, so we’ll be back again, as long as it takes!

At least there’s some definite, visible progress to show for the past two weeks: stairs, ramps & railings:

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Will we see full doors or finished windows on Sunday evening, when the Aztex host Crystal Palace Baltimore? Come and find out for yourself!