Yurcak Field
NCAA) )men's and women's soccer (1994-present) men's and women's lacrosse (1994-2013) New Jersey Pride (MLL) (2006–2008) NJ/NY Gotham FC (WPS/NWSL (2009–2011, 2013–2019) |
Yurcak Field is a 5,000 seat
History
The stadium is the official home of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's and women's soccer teams.[1] It was the home of NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League until 2019[2] and the Rutgers men's and women's lacrosse teams from 1994 until 2013 when the Scarlet Knights' lacrosse teams moved to nearby SHI Stadium.[3]
In 1999, Yurcak Field hosted a third round match of the
The facility has hosted the Division II & III
In June 2015, it was announced that Yurcak Field would receive enhanced locker rooms, a new training room and new general office space in the coming years as part of a campus wide program to upgrade Rutgers athletic facilities.[7]
In March 2019, Yurcak Field underwent a surface renovation, as the pitch was replaced with Kentucky Bluegrass, cut at 7/8 inch and placed on a sand base surface. The grass was provided by Tuckahoe Turf Farm in New Jersey.[1]
Rutgers hosted the
Rutgers hosted the
Rutgers hosted the 2022 Big Ten men's soccer tournament with the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final being played at Yurcak Field on November 4, 9, & 13, 2022. Rutgers won the Big Ten Tournament Championship, its first, by defeating Indiana 3–1 in front of 4,203 fans.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b c Rutgers University Scarlet Knights (June 11, 2017). "Yurcak Field". Rutgers University Scarlet Knights. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls and Sky Blue FC Announce New Partnership" (Press release). Red Bulls Communication. November 18, 2019.
- ^ "Rutgers lacrosse is a good draw". onthebanks.com. May 3, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "July 13, 1999 – Staten Island Vipers vs. MetroStars". funwhileitlasted.net. October 1, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ "Guevara's goal late in sudden death sends MetroStars past New England 2-1". soccertimes.com. August 27, 2003. Archived from the original on 2006-12-14. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ^ "2017 US Open Cup Semi-Final & Finals hosting Draw". onceametro.com. July 14, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ^ "Rutgers unveils plan for new and updated athletics facilities". app.com. June 18, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Rutgers To Host 2019 Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament". bigten.org. August 20, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "No. 4 Women's Soccer's Winning Streak Snapped in Big Ten Tournament Championship Game". scarletknights.com. November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Men's Soccer Schedule". scarletknights.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Claims First Big Ten Championship in Program History". scarletknights.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2024.