The Stadium at Memorial Field is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mount Vernon, New York.[1]

The stadium is home to USL League One club Westchester SC, and has a capacity of 3,900.[2][3]

History

Early uses

The stadium opened in 1931, and was used by local high schools and youth sporting events.[1] Additionally, the stadium hosted boxing matches and concerts, including The Jackson 5 and James Brown.

The stadium was home of the Westchester Bulls of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1967 and 1968.[4]

However, in the late 1900s, the stadium was in a state of disrepair.

Renovations

In 2022, the field reopened after a $40 million renovation project that included renovated locker rooms, concessions, and facilities.[5][6]

The first athletic event to be held at the newly renovated stadium was a high school football game between Mount Vernon High School and Yonkers Force co-op.[1] Mount Vernon won 32 to 24.[7]

The stadium is also home to the Monroe University football team.

Westchester SC, a professional soccer team set to make their debut in 2025, will play their home matches at the stadium.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Spillane, Matt; Bandler, Jonathan (2022-09-21). "Memorial Field, 'jewel of Mount Vernon,' unveiled after long-awaited rebuild". The Journal News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  2. ^ a b "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  3. ^ a b Stern, Gary (2024-04-25). "Men's pro soccer team set to represent Westchester, begin play in Mount Vernon in 2025". The Journal News. Archived from the original on 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  4. ^ Horn, Barry (1969-02-25). "Bulls To Vacate Memorial Stadium For Hofstra Univ. AstroTurf Field". Mount Vernon Argus. Retrieved 2025-03-07 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Gordon, Jonathan (2024-06-11). "'Welcome to Soccer County.' Westchester SC to call Mount Vernon's Memorial Field home next spring". News 12 - Default. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  6. ^ "Westchester Soccer Club gets a permanent home in Mount Vernon". ABC7 New York. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  7. ^ "Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] vs Mount Vernon | Football | 9/24/2022". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.


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