listing reasons that include the site's proximity to several modes of public transportation and the Miami River.

The vote in Miami on Beckham's land deal was preceded by several members of the community urging commissioners to vote no, mostly citing noise and traffic concerns. A few supporters spoke as well, and after three hours of discussion, commissioners approved the deal 9-4.

"This land has been an eyesore for years. ... Something needs to be done with it, now," said commissioner Audrey Edmonson, who represents the Overtown neighborhood where the stadium is planned.

The deal that allowed the Miami Marlins to get a new taxpayer-built baseball ballpark on the former Orange Bowl site is still a source of major contention for the city and the county. There's also skepticism about the Beckhamgroup's plan to build a stadium with no on-site parking, with plans instead to rely on shuttles, walking and public transportation.

"As far as sports deals go with the county, this one isn't so bad," commissioner Joe Martinez said.

Miami Beckham United is planning to build a stadium in Overtown. Populous

The Miami City Commission will now have to approve a zoning change for the land, and chairman Keon Hardemon, in whose district the stadium lies, is holding off of giving the project his blessing until he sees more detail from MBU.

"My concern is for the neighborhood," Hardemon told ESPN FC, a day before the County Commission's vote. "There are a significant number of concerns that the residents have about having the stadium there. The question for me is: Is this