Architects for Majestic Realty Co. said Monday they were tweaking the design of the stadium to incorporate field measurements and bleacher configurations based on guidelines from World Cup organizer FIFA.
The news came amid possible competition from sports and entertainment powerhouse AEG, which is deciding whether to build a stadium in downtown Los Angeles to lure an NFL franchise.
Dan Meis, principal stadium architect for Majestic, said he can adjust his plans further to include additional guidelines FIFA may release ahead of the 2018 and 2022 games that are being sought by the United States.
"Because we're building a new stadium, we could incorporate anything FIFA could want," said Meis, who has designed sports arenas in North America, Europe and Asia.
Los Angeles is among 12 U.S. cities that would vie to host soccer matches if FIFA's executive committee votes on Dec. 2 to give the games to the United States.
A message left seeking comment from the USA Bid Committee, which is organizing the effort to host the World Cup, was not immediately returned.
Majestic has the necessary approvals to build its 75,000-seat stadium about 15 miles east of Los Angeles but has said it will not begin construction until it secures a team.
AEG owns Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams.
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