North Carolina FC are set to ramp up their bid to land a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise by unveiling plans for a US$1.9 billion stadium site in downtown Raleigh, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

Steve Malik, the United Soccer League (USL) Championship club's owner and chairman, told WRAL TechWire he is partnering with local developer John Kane on the project, which includes a new 20,000-seater multi-use stadium and other entertainment offerings.

Malik added that full details of the project will be revealed at a press conference next week.

"Having an urban stadium with great highway access and with entertainment options surrounding it will strengthen our bid," said Malik, speaking to WRAL TechWire.

"At the same time, this plan is not just about soccer. We are planning 75 other major events and hundreds of smaller events that will activate the development year round."