{{Short description|Group of soccer fields in Fort Wayne, Indiana, US}} {{More citations needed|date=November 2015}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} '''Hefner Soccer Complex''' (also known as '''Hefner Stadium''', and '''Hefner Fields''') is a large group of soccer fields located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is named after David J. Hefner, the late son of William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner, local philanthropists.
The complex consists of 14 fields highlighted by a 2,000-seat stadium. The complex is used by Purdue University Fort Wayne soccer teams, known as the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, and the Fort Wayne Fever of the USL Premier Development League.
==Events== National Soccer Festival is staged at the complex, celebrating the sport of soccer on the collegiate level, with such activities as golf outings, live entertainment, and food vendors.<ref>[http://www.nationalsoccerfestival.com/about.htm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216072510/http://www.nationalsoccerfestival.com/about.htm |date=December 16, 2008 }}</ref> In 2008, 12 universities participated in the event.<ref>Warden, Steve, (2008-08-25). [http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080825/SPORTS/808250319 Soccer festival grows beyond field of play]. ''The Journal Gazette''. Retrieved on 2008-08-27.</ref>
==Tenants== The complex is mainly occupied by the Fort Wayne Fever. The Plex indoor soccer building adjacent is also occupied by the Fort Wayne Fever.<ref>[http://www.plexsports.com/sportsprograms/UnitedCadets/index_E.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105062401/http://www.plexsports.com/sportsprograms/UnitedCadets/index_E.html |date=November 5, 2013 }}</ref>
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==External links== * {{Official website|https://gomastodons.com/facilities/hefner-soccer-complex/3}}
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Category:College soccer venues in the United States Category:Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons men's soccer Category:Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons women's soccer Category:Soccer venues in Indiana Category:Sports venues in Fort Wayne, Indiana