Location | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 37°34′11″N 77°27′45″W / 37.569855°N 77.462411°W / 37.569855; -77.462411 |
Owner | Sports Backers |
Capacity | 3,250 |
Opened | 1999 |
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VCU Rams men's soccer VCU Rams women's soccer Virginia Union Panthers Sports Backers Richmond Kickers Future (PDL) (2005–2008) |
Sports Backers Stadium is a 3,250-seat stadium in Richmond, Virginia. The facility was opened in 1999.
Sports Backers Stadium is used throughout the year by various parties including the soccer and college athletics teams from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University. The Sports Backers Marathon Training Team meets at the stadium every Saturday and Sunday for 23 weeks to prepare runners for the Anthem Richmond Marathon
Sports Backers Stadium is home to the Sports Backers' central office. Sports Backers' mission is to make the Richmond area the most physically active region in the country.
References
- Sports Backers (August 10, 2013). "Powering an Active RVA". Sports Backers. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
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Soccer stadiums of the Atlantic 10 Conference | |
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Note: Richmond is the only A-10 member that sponsors soccer only for women. All other members sponsor soccer for both sexes. |
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