MUSC Health Stadium
MUSC Health Stadium | |
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Battery Park | |
Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston | |
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Blackbaud Stadium (1999-2015) |
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place | Charleston , South Carolina |
Coordinates | 32 ° 52 '15.1 " N , 79 ° 55' 11.2" W |
owner | Charleston |
operator | Charleston Battery |
start of building | 1998 |
opening | 1999 |
surface | Natural grass |
costs | 5.7 million US dollars |
capacity | 5,100 seats |
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The MUSC Health Stadium is a soccer stadium in the US city of Charleston , South Carolina .
history
Blackbaud Stadium, which opened in 1999, is home to the Charleston Battery , a football franchise of the United Soccer League , and can hold 5,100 spectators. The stadium is named after the software company Blackbaud, whose company headquarters are located directly at the stadium.
In 2008, a solar power system was installed on the area behind the gate at the northern end of the stadium .
On July 30, 2015, the naming rights were sold to the Medical University of South Carolina.
International matches
So far, the United States women's national soccer team has played five international matches in Charleston between 2000 and 2009.
- United States - Iceland 0: 0 (Friendly Match) 8 April 2000:
- Jan. 12, 2002: United States - Mexico 7: 0 (Friendly Match)
- Feb. 16, 2003: United States - Iceland 1: 0 (Friendly Match)
- October 23, 2005: United States - Mexico 3: 0 (Friendly Match)
- July 22, 2009: United States - Canada 1: 0 (Friendly Match)
location
The stadium is located on Daniel Island , a 16 km² island, which is located between the Cooper River and Wando River .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ postandcourier.com: Blackbaud Stadium going solar article from February 9, 2008 (English)
- ↑ examiner.com: Green businesses to inspire kids at third annual Charleston Battery Go Green Night Article from May 4, 2010 (English)