Site preparation work is underway for the new downtown Orlando soccer stadium.

Orlando City Soccer Club said Monday that since groundbreaking on October 16, site work has taken place along Church Street and Parramore Avenue including draining of the retention pond and rerouting of pipes.

"Since our groundbreaking in October, crews have begun the monumental task of transforming the site into a world class multi-use stadium that will stimulate the community through job creation and long-term economic benefits," said Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins. "Also, we have continued the process of collecting community input and feedback to ensure the community of Parramore is a close partner of ours. This stadium will not only appropriately represent the community, but it will inspire it for the future. We are excited for the months ahead as we approach the spring of 2016."

The new Major League Soccer stadium will be the future home of Orlando City Soccer Club and is scheduled to open for the 2016 MLS season