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Men's Soccer Facilities
THE SU SOCCER STADIUM
One of the finest natural grass facilities in the Northeast, the SU Soccer Stadium features a lush 120’-by-75’ playing surface, bleachers extending the length of the field and lights for night competition. The 1,500-seat complex also includes a concession area, press box, camera platform for television broadcasts and ample parking.
The facility opened on Aug. 31, 1996 with an Orange men’s and women’s soccer doubleheader. The women’s match was the first in program history and the team prevailed 5-2 over Buffalo in its inaugural contest. The men were also victorious that day, defeating Adelphi, 1-0.
Having hosted several crowds of at least 1,000 spectators, the SU Soccer Stadium is one of the most exciting venues in the region to witness collegiate soccer.
SOCCER LOCKER ROOM AT MANLEY FIELD HOUSE
THE CARRIER DOME
One of the most recognizable venues in college sports, the Carrier Dome is the perfect soccer practice facility providing a regulation field that is protected from the elements. The surface of the Dome was upgraded in the summer of 2005 with installation of FieldTurf, the material used by the majority of NFL stadiums and several English Premier League clubs.
The Carrier Dome was the primary home of the men’s soccer program prior to the opening of the SU Soccer Stadium in 1996. The team posted an impressive 69-26-11 record in matches played at the Dome from 1980 to 1995.
The current home of the Orange’s football, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, the Dome boasts a capacity of 49,262 for football and lacrosse. For basketball, crowds of more than 30,000 routinely fill the stands to watch Syracuse’s nationally-ranked men’s team. The building made history on Feb. 1, 2014 when an NCAA on-campus record 35,446 witnessed the team's 91-89 victory against Duke.
The Dome has hosted several NCAA and conference championship events, including the NCAA Final Four for men’s and women’s lacrosse and the regional rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
Beyond athletics, some of the biggest names in entertainment have performed at the Dome, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Billy Joel. The building is also the annual home of SU’s Commencement ceremony and many other special events.
HOOKWAY FIELDS
Completed in 2004, the Hookway Fields Complex boasts seven natural grass practice fields for training, including two with lights for night sessions. The expansive facility provides plenty of space for simultaneous full-sided games as well as smaller areas for goalkeeper instruction, small-sided games and individual work. The complex also features an equipment storage area, lavatory facilities and parking area.
MANLEY FIELD HOUSE
The recently-transformed Manley Field House affords the Orange another indoor training ground. The recently-completed 2010 renovation included the installation of an 80-yard FieldTurf surface, a three-lane track with two sprint lanes and a small AstroTurf area.
The indoor facility is completely protected from the elements and allows ample space for full team practices.
Originally constructed in the early 1960s, the facility is named in honor of Dr. George LeRoy Manley, a former Syracuse University trustee. Manley Field House is the previous home of the Syracuse men’s and women’s basketball programs. The arena also hosted several other events in a variety of sports, including gymnastics, volleyball, wrestling, indoor track and was the long-time home of the Section III high school basketball championships. In addition, it was the site of many non-athletics events, including University convocations and banquets.
ALFRED WOHL '34 LACROSSE FIELD
The Alfred Wohl ’34 Lacrosse Field, located behind Manley Field House, also serves as a training ground for the men's soccer team. Complete with state-of-the-art FieldTurf, the facility provides space for the team to prepare for road matches played on artificial surfaces.
Built in 1989, the field was named in Wohl's honor after a generous gift from his son, Michael, and the rest of the Wohl family.
Alfred Wohl played varsity lacrosse for Hall of Fame coach Roy Simmons Sr. from 1932-34. Upon graduating from Syracuse, Wohl earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1937 and served in the Army during World War II. In addition to his law practice, Wohl also engaged in several construction projects and was involved in the mortgage business during his career.
A member of SU’s varsity club, Wohl was named a Letterwinner of Distinction by the University in 1977. He passed away in 1986.
STEVENSON EDUCATIONAL CENTERThe Stevenson Educational Center was built in 1995 as part of the Roy Simmons Sr. Coaches Center. Named in honor of Ann and Milton Stevenson, the facility features more than 20 individual work stations, tutor rooms and a writing lab all designed to foster academic success. It also includes educational staff and athletic administrator’s offices.
The Stevenson Educational Center staff provides academic support for all Syracuse University student-athletes in a manner which addresses their unique needs. The staff evaluates an individual's academic strengths and weaknesses and offers developmental and transitional programs to prepare student-athletes for success during and after college. Academic programs are continuously monitored in order to assure that NCAA and University rules are met and that progress is being made toward graduation.
