Captains Field (previously Hofstra Soccer Stadium), is a 1,600 seat

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on the campus of

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. It is part of the Hofstra University sports complex. First opened in 2003, it is the home field of the

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men's and

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teams. As of 2021, Hofstra University Soccer Stadium was also home to

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club

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. The stadium has hosted the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament games in 2005, 2006 and 2015.

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* 2003 establishments in New York (state) College soccer venues in the United States Former National Independent Soccer Association stadiums Hofstra Pride soccer Soccer venues in the New York metropolitan area Sports venues completed in 2003 Sports venues in Nassau County, New York {{NewYork-sports-venue-stub

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