"Oh, we will miss it terribly," owner Shannon Wynne said. "But I think we've done a lot to develop this area."

The Sounders will enjoy the comforts of home after a three-match road stretch, beginning with a Saturday matinee against FC Dallas.

Renovations to the convention center are expected to cost between up to $3.5 billion. It was initially estimated to cost $1.9 billion in 2021.

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale celebrates sinking a three-point basket in the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP

The operation reportedly involved the creation of shell companies to funnel illicit funds and facilitating the issuance of visas under false pretenses.

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings could practice in the city next year, but games will remain in Arlington until at least the 2027 WNBA season.