County University Soccer Stadium

The County University Soccer Stadium stands as an illustration of the relationship between USC Upstate and the Spartanburg community.

USC Upstate and Spartanburg County joined together to build five much-needed regulation soccer fields on University property. The fields serve as a home site for Spartanburg's youth soccer organizations. They also serve as the practice facility for USC Upstate's men's and women's soccer teams. In addition, Spartanburg County funded the $850,000 County University Soccer Stadium with the hopes of attracting regional and national youth soccer tournaments, as well as NCAA events in conjunction with USC Upstate. County University Soccer Stadium opened in August of 2001 when the Spartans took on Colorado School of Mines coached by USC Upstate Hall of Fame coach Frank Kohlenstein. USC Upstate was not a gracious host as the Spartans claimed a 1-0 victory.

Since its opening in 2001, the County University Soccer Stadium has been the site of Peach Belt Conference Tournament games for men's and women's soccer and hosted NCAA Tournament games in 2002 and 2003. In addition, the facility, along with the youth soccer fields, have hosted national and regional ODP camps as well as the Canadian Women's National Team. Recently, the soccer facilities have been the host site for the NSCAA coaching certification clinics.

The County University Soccer Stadium complex was officially completed with the opening of the University Readiness Center in May 2003. The building houses five locker rooms, a concession stand, hospitality suites, and public restrooms for the use of the men's and women's soccer programs.

Directions To County University Soccer Stadium

From I-85 in either direction – Use Exit 72 on to U.S. 176 towards Spartanburg. Take the East Campus Boulevard exit. Go left at the end of the exit ramp onto East Campus Boulevard. Continue on East Campus Boulevard to its end at a stop sign. Make a left onto North Campus Boulevard. Proceed through one stop sign and the County University Soccer Stadium's Parking Lot is the first parking lot on the right. Please do not walk through the University Readiness Center and use only the gate on the East side of the stadium.

From I-26 in either direction – exit on to I-85 northbound, and follow the above directions. Using I-85 instead of Business I-85 is the preferable route.

From U.S. Hwy. 176/I-585 northbound – Take the East Campus Boulevard exit. Go right at the end of the exit ramp onto East Campus Boulevard. Continue on East Campus Boulevard to its end at a stop sign. Make a left onto North Campus Boulevard. Proceed through one stop sign and the County University Soccer Stadium's Parking Lot is the first parking lot on the right. Please do not walk through the University Readiness Center and use only the gate on the East side of the stadium.

From U.S. Hwy. 176/I-585 southbound – Take the East Campus Boulevard exit. Go left at the end of the exit ramp onto East Campus Boulevard. Continue on East Campus Boulevard to its end at a stop sign. Make a left onto North Campus Boulevard. Proceed through one stop sign and the County University Soccer Stadium's Parking Lot is the first parking lot on the right. Please do not walk through the University Readiness Center and use only the gate on the East side of the stadium.

From Business I-85 northbound – Use Exit 3. Turn left onto New Cut Road. Proceed to Fairforest Road and turn right. At the stoplight, turn right onto U.S. 176. Proceed to Valley Falls Road and turn left. Continue to North Campus Boulevard and turn right into campus. Proceed through one stop sign and the County University Soccer Stadium's Parking Lot is the first parking lot on the right. Please do not walk through the University Readiness Center and use only the gate on the East side of the stadium.

From Business I-85 southbound – Use Exit 6, SC 9. Proceed along the frontage road for approximately 1/2 mile being careful not to re-enter Business 85. Turn right at the Milliken Bridge and follow North Campus Boulevard to the campus. Proceed through one stop sign and the County University Soccer Stadium's Parking Lot is the first parking lot on the right. Please do not walk through the University Readiness Center and use only the gate on the East side of the stadium.