 History One of the finest collegiate stadiums in the country, Negoesco Stadium is unmatched in its beautiful setting in the shadow of St. Ignatius Church. Dedicated to and orchestrated by USF Men's Soccer legend Stephen Negoesco, the stadium formally opened on September 17, 1982, when a sellout crowd saw USF topple Indiana 3-2, in overtime. The building of the stadium was truly a team effort with school officials, alumni, former players and friends all lending a hand. A series of renovations and improvements over the past couple of years have transformed the stadium into one of the premier venues on the West Coast. The most significant change occurred prior to the 2003 season with the installation of FeildTurf, the best artificial grass surface available. FieldTurf is the highest rated artificial turf, used throughout the world as a surface that plays virtually the same as grass. With the addition of FieldTurf, USF programs boast one of the finest playing surfaces in the West Coast. Negoesco Stadium added T.V. lights of the 2000 season and increased the capacity to 3,000. The new seats include theater style seating on the west side of the stadium and new permanent seating on the east side. The facility has been used for matches involving Major League Soccer teams, most recently when the San Jose Earthquakes hosted the Los Angeles Galaxy. During the summer of 2002, the San Jose Earthquakes hosted the Shanghai Shenhua (Pumas) for an international exhibition contest. The field has also served as a site for World Cup training. Location & Directions FROM THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE/101 SOUTH FROM THE BAY BRIDGE (EAST BAY) and FROM HWY 101 NORTH FROM HWY 280 NORTH Prohibited Items Animals (except service animals) Cans and glass containers Lawn furniture Weapons and any dangerous items Distribution of any material is prohibited
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