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History
- One of the finest collegiate soccer only 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, the USF men's and women's soccer 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 faculty 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.
Press seating is available by calling the athletic media relations office (415/422-6161) at least a day in advance. The press location is on the west side of the stadium at midfield. Negoesco Stadium is located on the corner of Turk and Parker Streets. It is easily accessible by Muni lines, 5 Fulton or 31 Balboa.
Location
& Directions
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FROM THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE/101 SOUTH
Take the Highway 1 /19th Ave. exit.
Turn right on Anza.
Make an immediate right on 14th Ave.
Turn right on Geary Blvd. After about 2 miles ...
Turn right on Parker.
Stay on Parker for two blocks.
Cross intersection of Parker and Turk
Parking (fee) lot entrance is on the corner of Parker and Turk.
You may enter on either Parker or Turk.
FROM THE BAY BRIDGE (EAST BAY) and FROM HWY 101 NORTH
From the Bay Bridge, follow signs to 101 South until you reach the 9th St. exit.
Stay on 9th until crossing Mission St.
After crossing Mission St., get into the third lane marked Larkin St.
Follow on 9th crossing Market St. that becomes Larkin St.
Stay on Larkin for 3 blocks
Make a left onto Turk St.
Stay on Turk for 1.6 miles
Turn left on Parker.
Parking (fee) lot entrance is on the corner of Turk and Parker.
You may enter on either Parker or Turk.
FROM HWY 280 NORTH
Take the 19th Ave. exit.
Stay on 19th Ave. through Golden Gate Park.
Turn right on Fulton St. This is the first cross street you will reach once you have gone through the park.
Turn left on Parker. (St. Ignatius church is on the corner)
Continue for one block.
Parking (fee) lot entrance is on the corner of Parker and Turk.
You may enter on either Parker or Turk.
Seating
& Tickets
- The main ticket office is located in room A102 in War Memorial Gym. Ticket sales will open one hour before the game begins at the stadium. For more ticket information, contact the Ticket Office at 415/422-2USF or write at ticket@usfca.edu, or access the Tickets link on usfdons.com. Will Call services are offered to guests at all University of San Francisco Athletic events. Charged Tickets, Dons Players, and Visiting Player Will Call are all located at the entrance to Negoesco Stadium. All tickets can be picked up with proper picture identification. The Will Call window is open one hour before the game.
Gates
Open
- Gates will open one hour prior to the scheduled start of the athletic contest.
Guest
Services
- For Guest Services, see one of the Event Managers. Lost and found articles are handled with them.
Prohibited
Items
- Animals (except service animals)
Cans and glass containers
Lawn furniture
Weapons and any dangerous items
Distribution of any material is prohibited
Smoking is not allowed in the aisles or seating sections of War Memorial Gym.
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