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.
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  Cadet Soccer Stadium Location in Colorado  Cadet Soccer Stadium Location in the United States | |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
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| Coordinates | 39°0′52″N 104°53′34″W / 39.01444°N 104.89278°W |
| Owner | United States Air Force Academy |
| Capacity | 3,000 (2,000 seated) |
| Surface | Kentucky Bluegrass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 1995 |
| Opened | August 29, 1995 |
| Expanded | 1998 (expanded and upgraded) 2003 (installed permanent lights) |
| Tenants | |
| Air Force Falcons men's soccer (NCAA) (1995–present) Air Force Falcons women's soccer (NCAA) (1995–present) | |
History
editThe 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ "Facilities". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
- ^ "Soccer Stadium". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
- ^ "1997 NCAA Division I Mens Soccer Tournament". www.infoplease.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
- ^ "2018 Men's Soccer Schedule". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-19.