Old Dominion Soccer Complex

{{Short description|Soccer stadium at Old Dominion University}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox venue | name = Old Dominion Soccer Complex | nickname = | logo_image = Old_Dominion_Athletics_logo_wordmark.svg | logo_size = 50 | image = Old Dominion Soccer Complex.jpeg | image_size = | caption = View of the stadium in 2013 | fullname = | former_names = ODU Soccer Stadium | location = 1500 West 43rd Street | city = Norfolk, VA | country = United States | type = Soccer-specific stadium | current_use = Soccer | coordinates = {{coord|36.88402|-76.31085 |format=dms |region:US-VA_type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | broke_ground = | built = | opened = {{start date and age|1990}} | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = Old Dominion University | operator = Old Dominion Univ. Athletics | surface = Natural grass | scoreboard = Electronic | cost = | architect = | project_manager = | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | general_contractor = | main_contractors = | capacity = 4,000 | suites = | record_attendance = | dimensions = {{convert|380|ft|m}} x {{convert|245|ft|m}} | acreage = | tenants = {{plainlist| * '''Old Dominion Monarchs (NCAA) teams:''' * men's and women's soccer }} | website = {{URL|https://odusports.com/soccer-complex|odusports.com/soccer-complex}} }} The '''Old Dominion Soccer Complex''' is a soccer-specific stadium located on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The 4,000-seat stadium is home to the Old Dominion Monarchs soccer teams. The Monarchs compete in the Sun Belt Conference. The stadium is also the host of the annual Stihl/ODU Soccer Classic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hudson Jr.|first=Carol|title=ODU Stihl Classic This Weekend|url=http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/odu-stihl-classic-this-weekend_aid25651|work=Top Drawer Soccer|access-date=14 July 2013}}</ref>

The stadium opened in 1990 replacing the university's football stadium, Foreman Field, as the home of Old Dominion soccer.<ref name="records">{{cite web|title=2018 ODU Men's Soccer Media Guide and Record Book|url=http://www.odusports.com//attachments1/files/31100/638654.pdf?SPSID=750443&SPID=127316&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31100|publisher=Old Dominion Athletics|access-date=2 November 2018}}</ref> The opening game was a 1–1 tie against the College of William and Mary with 3200 fans in attendance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jim Jarrett timeline and accomplishments as athletic director|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/oldd/genrel/auto_pdf/jarrett-timeline.pdf|work=Old Dominion University Athletics|publisher=Old Dominion University|access-date=14 July 2013|archive-date=February 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221202559/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/oldd/genrel/auto_pdf/jarrett-timeline.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Between the 2002 and 2005 seasons, the Monarchs men's soccer team had a 32 match regular season unbeaten streak at the complex.<ref>{{cite web|title=#2 Men's Soccer Falls to JMU 2-1 in Overtime| date=23 October 2005 |url=http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=208383763|publisher=Old Dominion Athletics|access-date=15 July 2013}}</ref> The stadium has hosted the 1991, 1992, and 2005 Colonial Athletic Association Men's Soccer Tournaments,<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 CAA Men's Soccer Championship Program|url=http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/8500/supportfiles/pdf/1213ChampPrgms/12MSOC_ChampPrgm.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=8500|publisher=Colonial Athletic Conference|access-date=14 July 2013|archive-date=July 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720082930/http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/8500/supportfiles/pdf/1213ChampPrgms/12MSOC_ChampPrgm.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=8500|url-status=dead}}</ref> along with NCAA College Cup games in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017.<ref name="records"/> The complex has also hosted the 2014 and 2017 Conference USA Men's Soccer Tournaments which were both won by the home standing Monarchs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Soccer Monarchs Rule As C-USA Champions|url=http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=750443&SPID=127316&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=209768249|website=ODUsports.com| date=16 November 2014 |publisher=ODU Athletics|access-date=25 December 2014}}</ref>

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==External links== * {{Official website}}

Category:College soccer venues in the United States Category:Old Dominion Monarchs men's soccer Category:Old Dominion Monarchs women's soccer Category:Soccer venues in Virginia Category:Sports venues in Norfolk, Virginia Category:Sports venues completed in 1990 Category:1990 establishments in Virginia