Cadet Soccer Stadium

Soccer stadium at the United States Air Force Academy
39°0′52″N 104°53′34″W / 39.01444°N 104.89278°W / 39.01444; -104.89278OwnerUnited States Air Force AcademyCapacity3,000 (2,000 seated)SurfaceKentucky BluegrassConstructionBroke groundMay 1995OpenedAugust 29, 1995Expanded1998 (expanded and upgraded)
2003 (installed permanent lights)TenantsAir Force Falcons men's soccer (NCAA) (1995–present)
Air Force Falcons women's soccer (NCAA) (1995–present)

Cadet Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado on the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy. It is home to the Air Force Falcons men's and women's soccer teams.

History

The stadium was built in 1995 with a capacity of 1,000. In 1998, it was upgraded and expanded to a capacity of 2,000 in order to host NCAA tournament games. In 2003, permanent lights were added to the stadium.[1][2]

Important Matches

Date Opponent Score Note
September 3, 1995 Regis (W) 0-2 First women's game
November 22, 1997 Creighton 2-3 2OT NCAA Tournament First Round[3]
November 15, 2018 Central Arkansas 4-0 NCAA Tournament First Round[4]

References

  1. ^ "Facilities". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  2. ^ "Soccer Stadium". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  3. ^ "1997 NCAA Division I Mens Soccer Tournament". www.infoplease.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  4. ^ "2018 Men's Soccer Schedule". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
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