The United Soccer League has given a firm commitment to bring a pro team to Spokane if the stadium is built downtown. More than three years since the idea was born, the Spokane Public Schools board of directors has agreed in a 4-1 vote to move ahead with building the district's new high school sports stadium downtown. "I genuinely believe that when all is said and done, that this decision is a step in the right direction to bring Spokane to a better place," says Jerral Haynes, school board president. Construction on the stadium, to be located near the Spokane Arena, is expected to begin next spring with a completion date possible by fall 2022, according to information presented by the school district staff Wednesday night.