Some D.C. Council members are considering a $150 million proposal to subsidize a pro-soccer stadium for D.C. United at Poplar Point, according to a Washington Post report.

The 110-acre site, directly across the Anacostia River from Nationals Park, is already the destination for a mixed-use development project.

The Post reports three council members will perhaps introduce the legislation Tuesday authorizing, Mayor Adrian Fenty to spend $150 million in public money to subsidize the construction of the stadium.

Negotiations had been stalled over whether the team should have exclusive rights to develop the entire site.

In the past, the mayor has admitted negotiations have been difficult.

"If we can find the right deal to do it we will, but just as on January 2, 2007, on February 14, 2008, we haven't come up with that deal yet," said Mayor Fenty three months ago.

The city has awarded overall Poplar Point development rights to Clark Construction, but preserved space in the plan for a 27,000-seat stadium amid the offices, retail and housing.

District leaders have been concerned about losing D.C. United to the suburbs. Team owner Victor McFarlane has been in negotiations with Prince George's County leaders about a possible stadium.

"He's not going to wait forever," said Ward 8 Councilman Marion Barry, of McFarlane, back in February. "If we can't make a deal here, he's going to go to Prince George's County."

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