The Stadium at Memorial Field
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| Former names | The Stadium at Memorial Field |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Vernon, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°54′11″N 73°49′3″W / 40.90306°N 73.81750°W |
| Capacity | 3,900 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1931 |
| Renovated | 2022 |
| Tenants | |
| Mount Vernon High School Monroe Mustangs (2023–) Westchester SC (2025–) | |
The Stadium at Memorial Field is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mount Vernon, New York.[1]
The stadium is home to USL League One club Westchester SC, and has a capacity of 3,900.[2][3]
History
[edit]Early uses
[edit]The stadium opened in 1931, and was used by local high schools and youth sporting events.[1] Additionally, the stadium hosted boxing matches and concerts, including The Jackson 5 and James Brown.
However, in the late 1900s, the stadium was in a state of disrepair.
Renovations
[edit]In 2022, the field reopened after a $40 million renovation project that included renovated locker rooms, concessions, and facilities.[4][5]
The first athletic event to be held at the newly renovated stadium was a high school football game between Mount Vernon High School and Yonkers Force co-op.[1] Mount Vernon won 32 to 24.[6]
The stadium is also home to the Monroe University football team.
Westchester SC, a professional soccer team set to make their debut in 2025, will play their home matches at the stadium.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Spillane, Matt; Bandler, Jonathan (2022-09-21). "Memorial Field, 'jewel of Mount Vernon,' unveiled after long-awaited rebuild". The Journal News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b Stern, Gary (2024-04-25). "Men's pro soccer team set to represent Westchester, begin play in Mount Vernon in 2025". The Journal News. Archived from the original on 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Gordon, Jonathan (2024-06-11). "'Welcome to Soccer County.' Westchester SC to call Mount Vernon's Memorial Field home next spring". News 12 - Default. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Westchester Soccer Club gets a permanent home in Mount Vernon". ABC7 New York. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] vs Mount Vernon | Football | 9/24/2022". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
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