Hofstra University Soccer Stadium

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Hofstra University Soccer Stadium
Hofstra University Soccer Stadium
Location245 Hofstra Northern Blvd.
Hempstead, New York 11549
Coordinates 40°43′6.549″N73°35′55.1898″W / 40.71848583°N 73.598663833°W / 40.71848583; -73.598663833
Owner Hofstra University
OperatorHofstra University
Capacity 1,600
Field size120 x 74 yards [1]
Surface FieldTurf
Construction
Built2003
Opened2003
Tenants
Hofstra Pride (NCAA) (2003–present)
Long Island Rough Riders (USL2)
New Amsterdam FC (NISA)

Hofstra University Soccer Stadium, is a 1,600 seat soccer-specific stadium on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. It is part of the Hofstra University sports complex. First opened in 2003, it is the home field of the Hofstra Pride men's and women's soccer teams. [1] As of 2021, Hofstra University Soccer Stadium was also home to NISA club New Amsterdam FC.

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The stadium has hosted the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament games in 2005, 2006 and 2015. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Hofstra Athletic Communications. "Hofstra University Soccer Stadium".