Where is Subaru Park located and what was the site before construction?
Subaru Park is located in Chester, Pennsylvania on the banks of the Delaware River. The site was previously a polluted Superfund site known as the Wade Dump before redevelopment efforts began.
When did planning for Subaru Park begin and who funded the project?
Planning for Subaru Park initiated in late 2006 after funding for a Rowan University project failed in New Jersey. Investors led by Nick Sakiewicz contributed eighty million dollars while state government allocated thirty-two million dollars to the total project cost.
Who owns Subaru Park and how long is the lease agreement?
Delaware County owns both the land and the stadium itself under a thirty-year lease agreement. T.N. Ward Company based in Ardmore constructed the entire facility over several years.
What date marked the first match at Subaru Park and who scored the goals?
The first match at Subaru Park occurred on the 27th of June 2010 when the Philadelphia Union defeated Seattle Sounders FC three-one. Pat Noonan of Sounders FC scored the first goal in venue history while Sébastien Le Toux scored the Union's first goal there.
Which company currently holds the naming rights for Subaru Park and since when?
Subaru of America became the new naming rights holder announced on the 18th of February 2020 with headquarters located in Camden New Jersey. Panasonic Corporation provides broadcast systems large-screen LED displays security systems and point-of-sale equipment throughout the venue.