SAN JOSE, Calif. – Avaya Stadium has been selected to host the Division I Women’s Soccer College Cup in 2019 and 2021, the NCAA announced today. The event will also be co-hosted by the West Coast Conference and the San Jose Sports Authority.
“The Earthquakes are proud that the NCAA has once again selected Avaya Stadium to host this great event,” said Earthquakes Chief Operating Officer Jared Shawlee. “We would like to thank the West Coast Conference and the San Jose Sports Authority for their hard work on the bid and for helping bring another great event to the City of San Jose. With the success of the tournament here last year, we’re excited to provide our community more opportunities to watch these talented athletes.”
The most recent version of the tournament was also played at Avaya Stadium, with both semifinals and the final at the home of the San Jose Earthquakes. The University of Southern California defeated the University of West Virginia 3-1 in front of more than 6,500 fans during the championship game last December.
About Avaya Stadium
Avaya Stadium, home to Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes, is an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium located on Coleman Ave. adjacent to the San Jose International Airport. The European-inspired building is the first cloud-enabled venue in MLS and is among the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world. The stadium features a canopy roof and the steepest-raked seating in MLS to provide the best possible fan experience. Additionally, the north end zone houses the largest outdoor bar in North America, a two-acre fan zone and a double-sided video scoreboard. The suites and club seats are located at field level, giving fans a premium experience unlike any other in professional sports. The stadium has hosted numerous non-Major League Soccer events since its inaugural season in 2015, including the International Champions Cup, which featured Manchester United and Club America, the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup, the 2016 Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Arsenal FC and a FIFA Men’s World Cup Qualifier between the United States and Honduras. For more information about Avaya Stadium, visit sjearthquakes.com.
About the West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has evolved and grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics, with 15 conference-sponsored sports: baseball, men's and women's basketball, beach volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis and women's volleyball. The WCC is characterized by the stability of its membership and its unique emphasis on combining excellence in athletics with excellence in academics. For more information, visit WCCsports.com or follow the West Coast Conference on Twitter @WCCsports
About the San Jose Sports Authority
The San Jose Sports Authority is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the City of San Jose’s economic development, visibility and civic pride through sports. Serving as the City's sports commission since in 1991, the Sports Authority has provided leadership and support to attract and host hundreds of sporting events in San Jose and the South Bay. The Sports Authority also supports and operates community, youth and amateur sports programs, including the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame and the REACH Youth Scholarship Program. To learn more, visit www.sjsa.org.
