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Bonita Sand Canyon
The San Juan Hotspurs play at Bonita Sand Canyon, known as one of the worst places to play because it is all dirt and very harsh and unforgiving.
Built at the Bonita Sand High School, there are several soccer fields along with a small set of stands. The school no longer has a soccer program and the field is not maintained. Harsh weather and lack of care have caused most of the grass to die off.
The field is the only dirt field in the league. It’s a very difficult field to play on due to the rocks, dirt, and divots, and can be dangerous for the kids. Extra injuries occur here more than at any other field.
It does have a beautiful view of the Ruby Mountains. Afternoon winds sometimes kick up dirt and dust, making for an unpleasant playing experience.
Built at the Bonita Sand High School, there are several soccer fields along with a small set of stands. The school no longer has a soccer program and the field is not maintained. Harsh weather and lack of care have caused most of the grass to die off.
The field is the only dirt field in the league. It’s a very difficult field to play on due to the rocks, dirt, and divots, and can be dangerous for the kids. Extra injuries occur here more than at any other field.
It does have a beautiful view of the Ruby Mountains. Afternoon winds sometimes kick up dirt and dust, making for an unpleasant playing experience.
Caryfield Pines
The Dayton Eagles play at Caryfield Pines, a smaller park that isn’t maintained well by the city. The players on the team actually help with much of the lawn work, adding to their sense of pride.
The park is small and poorly maintained because of limited city funding. Several local neighborhoods pitch in to donate and construct park amenities. Recent fundraisers have sponsored the construction of a small dog park, new playground equipment and a covered building for larger family picnics and gatherings. Unfortunately there are no restroom structures yet and visitors have to use portable toilets.
The field is on the smaller side and can only be used for youth leagues as there isn’t enough dedicated space for a pro-sized field. Members of the team usually help out with mowing the grass and planting new grass seed each year. While other teams have been known to make fun of this, the Eagles take great pride in their contributions to the field and the park in general.
The park is small and poorly maintained because of limited city funding. Several local neighborhoods pitch in to donate and construct park amenities. Recent fundraisers have sponsored the construction of a small dog park, new playground equipment and a covered building for larger family picnics and gatherings. Unfortunately there are no restroom structures yet and visitors have to use portable toilets.
The field is on the smaller side and can only be used for youth leagues as there isn’t enough dedicated space for a pro-sized field. Members of the team usually help out with mowing the grass and planting new grass seed each year. While other teams have been known to make fun of this, the Eagles take great pride in their contributions to the field and the park in general.
Centennial Park Sports Plex
The Santa Monica Black Stars play at the Centennial Park Sports Plex, a beautiful field surrounded by condos and apartments.
Along with the soccer field, the complex features basketball courts, tennis courts, and a weight gym. Local residents use the facilities too, so scheduling becomes important. Sometimes residents will use the soccer field for flag football, and coaches have to clear them out before games can begin.
Although the field has beautiful grass, there is a strange construction design as the bleachers for the crowd are on one side of the field and the benches for the teams are on the other side. Local residents watch from their windows and balconies and cheer for the kids. The field lacks lighting, preventing night games from being played.
Along with the soccer field, the complex features basketball courts, tennis courts, and a weight gym. Local residents use the facilities too, so scheduling becomes important. Sometimes residents will use the soccer field for flag football, and coaches have to clear them out before games can begin.
Although the field has beautiful grass, there is a strange construction design as the bleachers for the crowd are on one side of the field and the benches for the teams are on the other side. Local residents watch from their windows and balconies and cheer for the kids. The field lacks lighting, preventing night games from being played.
Central Midtown Plex
The Rio Vista Sporting play at Central Midtown Plex, located in the city and surrounded by buildings. Central Midtown is an older facility and the field is in need of repairs.
Central Midtown was a top facility 20 years ago when it was built, but time has passed it by. The city grew around it making expansion of the facilities difficult. Previously the stadium was used by local football teams as well as minor league soccer. Currently, the state of disrepair and the unattractive location have left it vacant and have made it difficult to find funding for repairs.
Despite the location and stadium condition, the playing field remains in fairly decent shape. Local youth groups and parks department sporting events are held here, so the grass is well maintained. The stands are older and in need of work, the electronic scoreboard remains, but is broken, and many of the stadium lights are burnt out. The stadium still has potential, but it is in need of much work.
Central Midtown was a top facility 20 years ago when it was built, but time has passed it by. The city grew around it making expansion of the facilities difficult. Previously the stadium was used by local football teams as well as minor league soccer. Currently, the state of disrepair and the unattractive location have left it vacant and have made it difficult to find funding for repairs.
Despite the location and stadium condition, the playing field remains in fairly decent shape. Local youth groups and parks department sporting events are held here, so the grass is well maintained. The stands are older and in need of work, the electronic scoreboard remains, but is broken, and many of the stadium lights are burnt out. The stadium still has potential, but it is in need of much work.
Clarkhaven Heights
The Clear Lake United play at Clarkhaven Heights; a newer suburban park that has many recently constructed features along with multiple fields for multiple sports.
The park includes fields for several sports besides soccer, including baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and an indoor Recreation Building. The park is open to the public and has picnic tables, several separate playgrounds for kids, and barbecues for family gatherings.
The field was recently constructed, and therefore is a great place to play. The field uses a combination of Bermuda and Perennial Ryegrass and is well maintained for the environment. Clear Lake is the first park to use recycled/reclaimed water conservation techniques for the sprinkler systems. There is only one set of dedicated stands so seating can be somewhat limited.
The park includes fields for several sports besides soccer, including baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and an indoor Recreation Building. The park is open to the public and has picnic tables, several separate playgrounds for kids, and barbecues for family gatherings.
The field was recently constructed, and therefore is a great place to play. The field uses a combination of Bermuda and Perennial Ryegrass and is well maintained for the environment. Clear Lake is the first park to use recycled/reclaimed water conservation techniques for the sprinkler systems. There is only one set of dedicated stands so seating can be somewhat limited.
Daniel Sterling Memorial Stadium
The Seaside Arsenal play at the Daniel Sterling Memorial Stadium, built near the Navy base in order to honor former commander Daniel Sterling.
The Stadium was built in 1998 as a 1,000-seat Soccer-specific stadium. It was meant to be a place where high schools and local youth leagues could play. Recently it has been upgraded and additional seating added, to allow the Navy to host NCAA and minor league games. Because it is near the Navy base, the stadium has plenty of parking, and added amenities like handicapped seating and ramps.
The field features natural grass and is very well maintained. There are lights for night games, along with snack bars and handicapped accessible restrooms.
The Stadium was built in 1998 as a 1,000-seat Soccer-specific stadium. It was meant to be a place where high schools and local youth leagues could play. Recently it has been upgraded and additional seating added, to allow the Navy to host NCAA and minor league games. Because it is near the Navy base, the stadium has plenty of parking, and added amenities like handicapped seating and ramps.
The field features natural grass and is very well maintained. There are lights for night games, along with snack bars and handicapped accessible restrooms.
Fire Fighters Park
The Saratoga Fire play at Fire Fighters Park, known for its panoramic mountain views, and for being a poorly maintained field.
Fire Fighters Park is just over 9 acres, and has a shade shelter, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, and open sports areas. Barbecues, picnic tables, and play ground equipment are available for public use. The city sponsors events at the park, as well as the local fire department, so the park can be very busy at times.
The soccer fields are a bit neglected compared to some of the other sports facilities. There are a few benches for attendees, but most of the seating is in open areas. The grass isn’t maintained, so there are a variety of textures and weeds are rampant. Because of the uneven playing surface, twisted ankles and sprains are common injuries.
Fire Fighters Park is just over 9 acres, and has a shade shelter, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, and open sports areas. Barbecues, picnic tables, and play ground equipment are available for public use. The city sponsors events at the park, as well as the local fire department, so the park can be very busy at times.
The soccer fields are a bit neglected compared to some of the other sports facilities. There are a few benches for attendees, but most of the seating is in open areas. The grass isn’t maintained, so there are a variety of textures and weeds are rampant. Because of the uneven playing surface, twisted ankles and sprains are common injuries.
Grovedale Stadium
The Roseville Gladiators play at Grovedale Stadium, one of the larger stadiums which feature stands, press boxes and stadium lights for night games.
Grovedale Stadium is home to regional sporting events at the youth, collegiate and professional levels. The complex has a weight room built under the east stands, and several adjoining fields feature track and field facilities. The main stadium field can be used for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports. A practice field next to the stadium can be used when multiple events are scheduled.
The field features natural grass and the stands have a seating capacity near 7000. Recent upgrades include solar panels to reduce energy use, a state of the art press box, and multiple score boards and replay monitors.
The owners of the stadium recently bid for an MLS expansion team, but their bid failed.
Grovedale Stadium is home to regional sporting events at the youth, collegiate and professional levels. The complex has a weight room built under the east stands, and several adjoining fields feature track and field facilities. The main stadium field can be used for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports. A practice field next to the stadium can be used when multiple events are scheduled.
The field features natural grass and the stands have a seating capacity near 7000. Recent upgrades include solar panels to reduce energy use, a state of the art press box, and multiple score boards and replay monitors.
The owners of the stadium recently bid for an MLS expansion team, but their bid failed.
Imperial City Park
The Rebels play at Imperial City Park, located in downtown Imperial City and surrounded by buildings and busy streets. The park is always full of families and local kids who come out to see the show the Rebels put on.
The park is rather small, just over 2 acres, but it is extremely popular. The Rebels are known for putting on a show, so locals turn out in large numbers to watch the games. This can make it difficult to find parking or to find a good view of the soccer field.
The field is a multi-use field, sometimes set up for football or baseball as well as soccer. Because of this the field can be very tough to play on at times. Sometimes the grass is cut for baseball so play can be uneven. Other times field lines will be painted for football creating some confusion as soccer dimensions have to be repainted prior to games beginning. There are evening flood lights which allow for night time games to be played.
The park is rather small, just over 2 acres, but it is extremely popular. The Rebels are known for putting on a show, so locals turn out in large numbers to watch the games. This can make it difficult to find parking or to find a good view of the soccer field.
The field is a multi-use field, sometimes set up for football or baseball as well as soccer. Because of this the field can be very tough to play on at times. Sometimes the grass is cut for baseball so play can be uneven. Other times field lines will be painted for football creating some confusion as soccer dimensions have to be repainted prior to games beginning. There are evening flood lights which allow for night time games to be played.
Middletown Stadium
The Middleton Celtic play at Middletown Stadium, built on the Middletown Community College campus; it is the second largest stadium in the Federation.
Built as part of the Middletown Community College, the stadium has been known to host several tournaments, farmers markets, concerts and more.
The stadium was modeled after Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland. A partial roof covers the north end of the field and, similar to Celtic Park, “Celtic End” is painted on the seats in the stands. There is an on-site pub named “Parkhead Paradise” which serves authentic Scottish cuisine, faux-cocktails, and broadcasts international soccer games.
Located in the school’s downtown campus, it has not been expanded or modernized due to the proximity of campus buildings and roads near the stadium. A jogging path runs near the stadium, and it is usually busy with college students. An 18-hole disc golf course winds its way through the campus and errant Frisbee discs sometimes end up on the soccer field.
Built as part of the Middletown Community College, the stadium has been known to host several tournaments, farmers markets, concerts and more.
The stadium was modeled after Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland. A partial roof covers the north end of the field and, similar to Celtic Park, “Celtic End” is painted on the seats in the stands. There is an on-site pub named “Parkhead Paradise” which serves authentic Scottish cuisine, faux-cocktails, and broadcasts international soccer games.
Located in the school’s downtown campus, it has not been expanded or modernized due to the proximity of campus buildings and roads near the stadium. A jogging path runs near the stadium, and it is usually busy with college students. An 18-hole disc golf course winds its way through the campus and errant Frisbee discs sometimes end up on the soccer field.
Newport Grove College
The Legends play at Newport Grove College, an exquisite field located on the Newport Grove College campus. Features include stands, press boxes, along with practice and training facilities.
The field is built on the former site of a golf course between the English Department and the Auto Repair Education buildings. The remnants of the golf course remain, including a 3-hole greens for putting practice. New construction has completely enclosed the terrace at one end of the field and added 180 more seats.
The turf has undergone several changes in the last few years – natural grass to AstroTurf to FieldTurf surface. Because of all the changes the field actually has a mixture of both types of turf, making for some uneven play.
The field is built on the former site of a golf course between the English Department and the Auto Repair Education buildings. The remnants of the golf course remain, including a 3-hole greens for putting practice. New construction has completely enclosed the terrace at one end of the field and added 180 more seats.
The turf has undergone several changes in the last few years – natural grass to AstroTurf to FieldTurf surface. Because of all the changes the field actually has a mixture of both types of turf, making for some uneven play.
Patterson Hills Park
The Baxter Titans play at the Paterson Hills Park, a public park near woods that lacks dedicated amenities or stands. This can be annoying sometimes because, if the park is busy, you hear the music and smell the food from other people’s cookouts.
Paterson Hills Park is a large park, over 40 acres. It features two separate playgrounds covered by enormous tarps to block the sun. There are several picnic shelters, handicap accessible bathrooms and water fountains, and a party sized shelter that is perfect for large family/friendly gatherings and post-game events.
A jogging/walking path surrounds the park and runs alongside the soccer field. This can be dangerous as pedestrians and players must both be careful of their proximity. The field does not feature dedicated stands so there can be seating conflicts if the park is busy with other activities.
Paterson Hills Park is a large park, over 40 acres. It features two separate playgrounds covered by enormous tarps to block the sun. There are several picnic shelters, handicap accessible bathrooms and water fountains, and a party sized shelter that is perfect for large family/friendly gatherings and post-game events.
A jogging/walking path surrounds the park and runs alongside the soccer field. This can be dangerous as pedestrians and players must both be careful of their proximity. The field does not feature dedicated stands so there can be seating conflicts if the park is busy with other activities.
Redondo City Community College
The Warriors play at Redondo City Community College, known for its size, well-kept natural grass field and deluxe bleachers.
Redondo City CC has a beautiful campus. Soccer is played in the football stadium. The stadium is also used by the college’s field hockey team, and intramural soccer leagues, as well as many local club sports. The field features beautiful natural grass.
The stadium features evening flood lights, bleachers for fans, covered benches for players, and a large press box. A new video scoreboard was installed at one end of the stadium.
Playoff games as well as the final championship game have been played here before.
Redondo City CC has a beautiful campus. Soccer is played in the football stadium. The stadium is also used by the college’s field hockey team, and intramural soccer leagues, as well as many local club sports. The field features beautiful natural grass.
The stadium features evening flood lights, bleachers for fans, covered benches for players, and a large press box. A new video scoreboard was installed at one end of the stadium.
Playoff games as well as the final championship game have been played here before.
Richmond Soccer Complex
The East Bay Flash play at the Richmond Soccer Complex, located in the Richmond suburbs of East Bay. The field is beautiful and professionally maintained.
The complex has 6 professional sized soccer fields that can be used by high school teams or divided into smaller fields for local youth leagues. The complex was built and maintained from a combination of private and public funds. Any team can practice here and use the workout facilities.
The Flash play on the main field at the complex, which features some of the best grass, and it is one of the best maintained fields. Home and away teams have covered benches which provide great shade during sunny afternoon games. A new scoreboard was just installed at the north end of the field.
The complex has 6 professional sized soccer fields that can be used by high school teams or divided into smaller fields for local youth leagues. The complex was built and maintained from a combination of private and public funds. Any team can practice here and use the workout facilities.
The Flash play on the main field at the complex, which features some of the best grass, and it is one of the best maintained fields. Home and away teams have covered benches which provide great shade during sunny afternoon games. A new scoreboard was just installed at the north end of the field.
Solano Soccer Plex
The Hamilton Bulls play at the Solano Soccer Plex, a large and expensive sports complex where several age brackets can play at the same time on separate fields.
The Solono Sports complex is a crown jewel for the parks department. Features include: six dedicated soccer fields and several fields for other sports, including four diamonds for baseball or softball, three football fields, a lacrosse field, and a field hockey field. The fields are open for school teams, as well as local youth leagues, and several adult leagues as well.
The complex features multiple snack bars, restrooms, and has a large dedicated parking lot. Each of the individual fields features stands for fans and there is also hillside space available overlooking the entire complex for those that choose to relax on blankets or lawn chairs in order to watch the games.
The Solono Sports complex is a crown jewel for the parks department. Features include: six dedicated soccer fields and several fields for other sports, including four diamonds for baseball or softball, three football fields, a lacrosse field, and a field hockey field. The fields are open for school teams, as well as local youth leagues, and several adult leagues as well.
The complex features multiple snack bars, restrooms, and has a large dedicated parking lot. Each of the individual fields features stands for fans and there is also hillside space available overlooking the entire complex for those that choose to relax on blankets or lawn chairs in order to watch the games.
The White Cove Sports Complex
The White Cove Elite play at the White Cove sports complex, a neighborhood complex featuring several fields for several teams and sports.
White Cove is a wealthy suburb and the sports complex was privately funded. Located at Merchant Park, it includes shade shelters, basketball courts, tennis courts, football fields, baseball diamonds, open sports areas and a Recreation Building. The facility features many amenities for players such as training facilities and for fans such as snack bars.
There are currently 10 full-size soccer fields at the complex, some of which are reconfigured as smaller fields for youth soccer matches. The Elite actually have two designated fields -- one is composed of artificial turf while the other is entirely natural grass. They can change which one they use depending on the current team’s talent and player abilities.
White Cove is a wealthy suburb and the sports complex was privately funded. Located at Merchant Park, it includes shade shelters, basketball courts, tennis courts, football fields, baseball diamonds, open sports areas and a Recreation Building. The facility features many amenities for players such as training facilities and for fans such as snack bars.
There are currently 10 full-size soccer fields at the complex, some of which are reconfigured as smaller fields for youth soccer matches. The Elite actually have two designated fields -- one is composed of artificial turf while the other is entirely natural grass. They can change which one they use depending on the current team’s talent and player abilities.
Union City Park
The Central Coast Soccers play at Union City Park near downtown Union City. An uneven field with poor upkeep makes it a frustrating place to play.
The park is near downtown Union City and is on the smaller side, just over 7 acres. There is a lot of street traffic, and the neighborhood isn’t the best, but there are great views of city buildings.
The park does include a shaded shelter, basketball courts, tennis courts, a baseball diamond and a skate park. There are picnic tables and benches along with the restrooms.
The soccer field has real grass, but the field isn’t very well maintained. Divots and dry spots can make playing difficult. They make the ball bounce erratically, so it can be hard for players to predict just where their passes will go. Fans must bring their own lawn chairs, or they will have to stand as there are no dedicated bleachers or benches.
The park is near downtown Union City and is on the smaller side, just over 7 acres. There is a lot of street traffic, and the neighborhood isn’t the best, but there are great views of city buildings.
The park does include a shaded shelter, basketball courts, tennis courts, a baseball diamond and a skate park. There are picnic tables and benches along with the restrooms.
The soccer field has real grass, but the field isn’t very well maintained. Divots and dry spots can make playing difficult. They make the ball bounce erratically, so it can be hard for players to predict just where their passes will go. Fans must bring their own lawn chairs, or they will have to stand as there are no dedicated bleachers or benches.
Walnut Palms
The Rockford Broncos play at the Walnut Palms First Baptist Church, known for its artificial turf, which makes the balls travel faster.
The First Baptist Church owns several acres of land and has slowly been converting the area into multi-use sports facilities for families and the local community. Currently there is a playground for kids, a half-court basketball court, a sand volleyball court and the soccer field.
A small set of stands has been erected, but most of the audience must stand or bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for sitting. There are no night lights or snack bars and the only restroom is inside the church. Local families usually turn out with folding tables and provide lemonade and other treats.
The First Baptist Church owns several acres of land and has slowly been converting the area into multi-use sports facilities for families and the local community. Currently there is a playground for kids, a half-court basketball court, a sand volleyball court and the soccer field.
A small set of stands has been erected, but most of the audience must stand or bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for sitting. There are no night lights or snack bars and the only restroom is inside the church. Local families usually turn out with folding tables and provide lemonade and other treats.
West Oaks University
The West Oaks Real play at West Oaks University, which features a well maintained field with some of the largest stands.
West Oaks University uses the field for their teams and has spent extra money in recent years expanding and upgrading the stadium. A recent expansion increased the seating capacity by 3,500. Corner seating was removed and luxury suites were added for college alumni. There are now 12 luxury suites, a new press box, and several hundred club seats along the east and west sides of the stadium.
There are multiple banks of lights located on the perimeter of the stadium and one long bank along the top of the press box. The field surface was replaced last summer, so playing conditions are currently excellent.
West Oaks University uses the field for their teams and has spent extra money in recent years expanding and upgrading the stadium. A recent expansion increased the seating capacity by 3,500. Corner seating was removed and luxury suites were added for college alumni. There are now 12 luxury suites, a new press box, and several hundred club seats along the east and west sides of the stadium.
There are multiple banks of lights located on the perimeter of the stadium and one long bank along the top of the press box. The field surface was replaced last summer, so playing conditions are currently excellent.
Winchester Coast Park
The Kent Gunners play at Winchester Coast Park, an open field which lacks stands or a snack bar. Afternoon winds tend to carry the ball.
Winchester Coast Park is one of the largest parks, well over 50 acres. There are multiple dog parks, several areas of playground equipment, a rock climbing wall, multiple hiking trails as well as a protected horse trail. The park is usually busy and features multiple barbeque areas, shaded shelters, picnic tables and an assortment of rest areas. The park includes a soccer field, football field, basketball court and a 9-hole disc golf course. There are also a variety of animals that come out during the evening including small lizards, bats, owls, and rabbits.
The field is located near the edge of a wooded area, so balls can get lost in that direction. Strong evening winds come in from the other direction and can alter the way the ball carries. Some of the more serious teams complain about having to play here because of this difficulty.
Winchester Coast Park is one of the largest parks, well over 50 acres. There are multiple dog parks, several areas of playground equipment, a rock climbing wall, multiple hiking trails as well as a protected horse trail. The park is usually busy and features multiple barbeque areas, shaded shelters, picnic tables and an assortment of rest areas. The park includes a soccer field, football field, basketball court and a 9-hole disc golf course. There are also a variety of animals that come out during the evening including small lizards, bats, owls, and rabbits.
The field is located near the edge of a wooded area, so balls can get lost in that direction. Strong evening winds come in from the other direction and can alter the way the ball carries. Some of the more serious teams complain about having to play here because of this difficulty.
Champion Federation Stadium
Champion Federation Stadium
Champion Federation Stadium is a beautiful mini stadium, featuring gorgeous well-groomed natural grass. Both sides have bleachers, and home and visiting teams have locker rooms. There are full snack bars, nice restrooms, and lights for night games.
Champion Federation Stadium is a beautiful mini stadium, featuring gorgeous well-groomed natural grass. Both sides have bleachers, and home and visiting teams have locker rooms. There are full snack bars, nice restrooms, and lights for night games.