Macpherson Stadium (North Carolina) facts for kids
| Location | Browns Summit, North Carolina |
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| Owner | North Carolina Fusion Greensboro United Soccer Association |
| Operator | Carolina Dynamo, GYSA |
| Capacity | 3,000 (all seated, 2009) |
| Surface | Natural Grass |
| Opened | May 4, 2002 |
| Tenants | |
| North Carolina Fusion U23 (2002–present) Carolina Lady Dynamo (2002–present) Greensboro College (2002–2016) North Carolina Fusion Women (2022–future) |
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Macpherson Stadium is a well-known soccer stadium located in Browns Summit, North Carolina. This town is a suburb of the larger city of Greensboro. The stadium is part of Bryan Park and is a key place for soccer games in the area.
It is the home field for the North Carolina Fusion U23 team, which plays in the USL League Two. This league is a big step for young soccer players hoping to become professionals. The stadium also used to be the home for the men's soccer team from Greensboro College.
About Macpherson Stadium
Macpherson Stadium first opened its doors on May 4, 2002. It was built to be a modern home for soccer in the region. Before this stadium was built, the local teams played at UNCG Soccer Stadium.
The stadium is owned by the North Carolina Fusion and the Greensboro United Soccer Association. These groups help manage the stadium and the teams that play there. The field itself is made of natural grass, which is often preferred by soccer players.
Stadium Capacity and Growth
When Macpherson Stadium first opened, it could seat about 3,000 fans. All of these seats were individual chairs, making it a comfortable place to watch a game. Over time, the stadium became more popular.
Because of this popularity, plans were made to make the stadium even bigger. In 2008, the Carolina Dynamo team announced that they would expand the stadium. The goal was to increase the seating to 7,000 people. This expansion helped more fans come and enjoy the games.
Hosting Major Soccer Events
Macpherson Stadium has been chosen to host many important soccer events. In 2007, it was the main location for the soccer games during the State Games of North Carolina. This is a large sports event for athletes from all over the state.
The stadium was also selected for even bigger college soccer tournaments. It was one of the host sites for both the men's and women's NCAA Division I Soccer Tournaments in 2020. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) runs college sports in the United States. Hosting these events shows how important Macpherson Stadium is for soccer.
