Avaya Stadium Selected to Host 2016 NCAA Division I Soccer Championship
October 7, 2016 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The NCAA announced today that the West Coast Conference was selected to host the 2016 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif. from December 2-4. The WCC partnered with the San Jose Sports Authority and Avaya Stadium to earn the bid."Avaya Stadium is proud to host this unique and exciting tournament," said Earthquakes President Dave Kaval. "The College Cup is a showcase of the best amateur talent in the nation and adds to the impressive guest list Avaya Stadium has hosted, including national teams and world-renowned European clubs. We believe bringing the Women's College Cup to San Jose is a tremendous opportunity for our community."
It marks the fourth time the Women's College Cup makes its way to the Bay Area, and first time in 16 years, as it was previously held at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara in 1996 and Spartan Stadium in San Jose in 1999 and 2000.
"We are honored to have been selected by the NCAA and the Women's Soccer Committee to host the Women's College Cup this December" said San Jose Sports Authority Executive Director Patricia Ernstrom. "Together with our partners at the West Coast Conference and the San Jose Earthquakes we are excited to present a world-class experience for the participating student-athletes and everyone attending the Championship at Avaya Stadium."
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