Torero Stadium is a 6,000-seat

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on the west coast of the

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, located on the campus of the University of San Diego in

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. Opened in 1961, it serves as the home of the school's football and soccer teams, San Diego Loyal SC of the

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, and the former home of the

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of Major League Rugby. It also served as the home stadium of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion side

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for most of its inaugural 2022 season before the team moved to San Diego State University's new

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, which opened in September

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Facilities and renovations

The South stands feature approximately 1,100 bleacher seats with backs and with press box facilities. The East and North stands are all bleacher seating – the North stands hold about 3,000 fans and the stands behind the East end hold approximately 1,900. The playing surface is "Bandera" Bermuda grass, with soccer dimensions measuring , with football conforming to NCAA regulations. The stadium underwent two phases of renovation to host the WUSA San Diego Spirit. Over $3.5 million was spent to enlarge the seating areas and add spectator comforts. In 2001, the installation of the upgraded lighting system took place, giving Torero illumination for night events. The final steps included the paving of the pedestrian walkway that curves around three-quarters of the stadium and the installation of a new sound system and a video board and scoreboard. The stadium was planned to undergo renovations in advance of hosting the San Diego Loyal SC team in 2020 to expand the venue to a desired 8,000 seats, however as of 2021 no additions had been made to the seating bowl. The stadium hosted the

, who began play in 2022.

Former tenants and events

Torero has hosted Major League Soccer and Liga MX exhibition games for the

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and

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."Torero Stadium Prepares for National Close-up"
November 27, 2012. The stadium was the former home of the

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rugby team. The U.S. women's national soccer team has also played friendlies at the stadium. The WUSA San Diego Spirit women's soccer team played at Torero from 2001 to 2003. Torero hosted the 2012 women's college cup soccer tournament. Since 2002, the venue has hosted The First 4 men's college lacrosse invitational. The New England Patriots used the stadium as their practice facility for the week leading up to their game with the San Diego Chargers on December 7, .

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Facilities and renovations

Former tenants and events

See also

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