USF Soccer Stadium
| USF Stadium | |
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
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| Owner | USF |
| Operator | USF |
| Capacity | 4,000 (all-seated) |
| Surface | Grass (field), Mondo track surface (track) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Renovated | 1998, 2008 |
| Tenants | |
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USF Men's and Women's Soccer 1978–2010 USF Track & Field 1978- Tampa Bay Rowdies 1991–1992 Tampa Bay Cyclones 1995–1996 |
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Coordinates: 28°03′47″N 82°24′24″W / 28.063024°N 82.406741°W
The USF Soccer Stadium was built in 1978. The stadium is currently home to the men's and women's track and field teams from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. It also hosted the school's men's and women's soccer programs through the end of their 2010 seasons.
The 4,000 capacity stadium has hosted several events throughout the years including Lamar Hunt US Open Cup matches, the C-USA soccer tournaments for Men and Women, the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship final twice, and the C-USA track and field championships as well.
In 1984, when Tampa hosted its first Super Bowl, the Washington Redskins practiced at the stadium. Concerned about the lack of privacy at the stadium, the Redskins purchased a green tarpaulin that was attached to the fence around the stadium. The Redskins donated the tarp to the university and it remained in use for many years.
In the mid-1980s the stadium hosted preseason training for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL), including stars Herschel Walker and Brian Sipe. The Generals' players stayed and dined at nearby Fontana Hall.
In 1991, Claudio Reyna led the Bruce Arena-coached Virginia Cavaliers to a penalty kicks victory over the Santa Clara Broncos for the NCAA Div. I title in the last championship hosted at the stadium.
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