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Snapdragon Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:03:28 +0000

The Snapdragon stadium will be host to the semi-finals and the final of the first ever W Gold. It will also be used for all Group B games.

Initially known in the planning stage as the Aztec Stadium, the 35,000 capacity Snapdragon Stadium is an outdoor facility located on the campus of San Diego State University.

Following the departure of the NFL’s Chargers, focus began on building a new stadium for the university’s American Football team that was modern.

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BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

Paul Nicholson — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:02:23 +0000

The BMO Stadium, formerly Banc of California Stadium, is a 22,000 capacity soccer specific stadium in the Exposition Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles.

The home of Los Angeles FA in the MLS and Angel City FC of the NWSL, it is located on the site of the former Los Angeles Memorial Stadium and next to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

LAFC signed a 15-year $100 million naming rights deal Banc of California in 2016.

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Dignity Health Sports Park

Paul Nicholson — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:01:44 +0000

The Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, greater Los Angeles, opened the tournament with a triple header of play-in matches on February 17, followed three days later by the opening of the tournament proper and the USA’s opening game.

The 25,174-capcaity Dignity Health Sports Park stadium has a strong soccer history and is the home of the LA Galaxy in the MLS. The complex is the national team training headquarters for the U.S.

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Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas

Paul Nicholson — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:01:16 +0000

Home to MLS side the Houston Dynamo and the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League, the 22,039-capacity Shell Energy (formerly the BBVA Compass Stadium) was built as a soccer-specific stadium but has been used for lacrosse, rugby, and concerts.

Architecturally, the stadium features a faceted facade of expanded metal mesh with orange polycarbonate enclosed entrances and spectator facilities that reflects the industrial heritage of the East Downtown location.

The stadium is the result of combined commitments of $35.5 million from the city of Houston and $60 million from the Houston Dynamo.

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