When did the San Jose Earthquakes relocate to Houston?
The San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer relocated to Houston in 2005. Team ownership Anschutz Entertainment Group expressed a strong desire for both a permanent stadium and training facility following this move.
Where is the Houston Amateur Sports Park located?
The City of Houston purchased several adjoining tracts of land adjacent to the Houston Community College South Campus throughout 2008. The park occupies undeveloped south Houston along the South Freeway at Airport Boulevard and Almeda-Genoa Road.
Who manages the Houston Amateur Sports Park LGC?
The City of Houston created a municipally owned corporation called the Houston Amateur Sports Park LGC on the 9th of November 2011. This local government corporation is managed by an eleven-member board nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the city council.
What facilities are included in Phase One of the construction project?
Phase One includes Sabercats Stadium along with Memorial Hermann Champions Field and houses one artificial turf field and five additional grass fields. The campus building spans 18,505 square feet and contains Athlete Training plus Health as well as a 7,000 square foot tenant suite for the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine.
When was Aveva Stadium completed and what is its capacity?
Aveva Stadium was designed specifically for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby and was completed in April 2019. The stadium has a capacity for 4,000 spectators and transformed the complex into a home for both soccer and rugby operations within the same district.