USF Soccer Stadium

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USF Soccer Stadium
USF Soccer Stadium
Location	Tampa, Florida
Opened	1978
Renovated	1998
Owner	USF
Operator	USF
Tenants
USF Soccer 1978- USF Track & Field 1978-
Seats
4,000 (all-seated)

The USF Soccer Stadium was built in 1978. The stadium is home to the soccer and track and field teams from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

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 five times, and the C-USA track and field championships.

In 1991, Claudio Reyna led the Bruce Arena-coached Virginia Cavaliers to a penalty kicks victory over Santa Clara for the NCAA title in the last championship hosted at the stadium.

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 remainied in use for many years.

In the mid-1980's the stadium hosted pre-season 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.