Columbia Soccer Stadium

Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium

Exterior of stadium
Location Baker Athletic Complex, 533 W 218th St, New York, NY 10034
Coordinates 40°52′20.3982″N 73°54′49.9284″W / 40.872332833°N 73.913869000°W / 40.872332833; -73.913869000Coordinates: 40°52′20.3982″N 73°54′49.9284″W / 40.872332833°N 73.913869000°W / 40.872332833; -73.913869000
Operator Columbia University
Capacity 3,500
Surface FieldTurf
Opened 1985
Tenants
Columbia Lions (NCAA)
Old Blue RFC
New York Red Bulls II (USL)

The Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Inwood, in the northernmost tip of the island of Manhattan, New York City, within the Baker Athletic Complex. It is home to the Columbia Lions soccer teams of Columbia University, and Old Blue RFC of USA Rugby Club 7s, American Rugby Premiership, and USA Rugby Elite Cup. Commencing in May, 2015, the stadium was to host home games of New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League.[1] The stadium is adjacent to Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium.

The facility opened in 1985 and seats 3,500 people.[2]

References

  1. "New York Red Bulls II Schedule".
  2. "Columbia to Build Soccer Stadium". The New York Times. Associated Press. February 27, 1985. Retrieved 2009-09-10.


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