Archer Stadium is a 1,500 seat soccer stadium located in

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. Its primary tenants are

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and Lansing United Women of

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History

In 2013, the two varsity fields at the East Lansing Soccer Complex were renamed "Archer Stadium" to honor over 40 years of service from

coach Nick Archer. Archer was a member of the

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team during their

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and

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National Titles, and later founded both the boys and girls soccer programs at

Notable matches

Archer Stadium hosted the 2014 NPSL Midwest Region Playoffs. The host club, Lansing United, secured the Regional crown by beating the Fort Pitt Regiment 2-1 in the final. On July 9, 2017, a facility record, 1,388 people watched Lansing United take on

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References

{{Premier Development League stadiums Soccer venues in Michigan Buildings and structures in Ingham County, Michigan