Valley Fieldsis a 1,750-seat outdoor stadium and practice facility inMilwaukee,Wisconsin,primarily used by the varsity men's and women'ssoccerandlacrosseteams atMarquette University,all of which compete in theBig East Conference.[1]The complex houses bleachers, locker rooms, practice fields and a main stadium.
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| Location | 1818 W. Canal St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 |
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| Public transit |  MCTS |
| Operator | Marquette University |
| Capacity | 1,750 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 1, 2002 |
| Opened | 1993 |
| Construction cost | $8 million |
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| Marquette Golden Eagles(Soccer, Lacrosse) | |
Facilities
editThe complex opened in 1993 as soccer stadium, but renovations to the turf and the addition of locker rooms have taken place since.[1]The complex is named for its location in theMenomonee Valley,which sits along the banks of theMenomonee Riverin downtown Milwaukee, south of the main Marquette University campus and north of thePotawatomi Hotel & Casinocomplex. Adjacent to Valley Fields is Marquette's Shimek Track and Field Facility, which hosts the school'scross countryandtrack and fieldteams.
In addition to use byNCAAteams, Valley Fields hostsintramuraland club competitions and is open to Marquette students for general outdoor recreation.[2]
The soccer stadium renovation was completed in March 2014, including new seating and a press box.
In 2017, Marquette inaugurated a seasonal air-supported dome structure over the middleFieldTurffield for winter practices and sports. The $3.6 million structure was funded by a handful of anonymous donors along with an athletic department surplus built up over several years. The dome will be used by Marquette varsity lacrosse, soccer, golf and track teams in addition to intramural and club sports.
Future Use
editIn 2022, Marquette sold land northeast of theMarquette Interchangeto developers intending to construct an 8,000-seat soccer stadium as part of a larger sports, entertainment and housing development. As part of the deal, Marquette's soccer and lacrosse teams are expected to play games at the new stadium, while still utilizing Valley Fields as a practice facility.[3][4]
References
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- ^"Facilities".Recreational Sports | Marquette University.Marquette University.Retrieved2 March2012.
- ^"Eyes on Milwaukee: More Renderings of Downtown 'Iron District' Released".Milwaukee Business Journal.Retrieved2022-09-21.
- ^"Marquette sells 11 acres on Michigan St. to developers for new sports and entertainment district".Marquette University.Retrieved2022-09-21.