Turner Soccer Complex

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Turner Soccer Complex
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Turner Soccer Complex
Address2330 S Milledge Ave. [1]
Athens, Georgia
United States
Owner University of Georgia
Operator Univ. of Georgia Athletics
Type Stadium
Capacity 1,700
Opened1998;27 years ago (1998)
Tenants
Website
georgiadogs.com/turner-soccer-complex

Turner Soccer Complex is a 1,700-capacity stadium located in Athens, Georgia. It serves as the home field for the Georgia Bulldogs women's soccer and softball team. The complex is named for Hoyt "Jack" Turner, an Athens native who has financially supported Bulldogs soccer and other athletic endeavors for several years.

The stadium opened on September 1, 1998(26 years ago), when Georgia hosted Mercer, winning 1–0. Turner Soccer Complex hosted the 2000 Southeastern Conference women's soccer tournament.

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