When did Toyota Field open in San Antonio?
Toyota Field opened on the 13th of April 2013. The San Antonio Scorpions played their first match there that day, losing 0-2 to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in a North American Soccer League game.
Questions about Toyota Field
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Who owns Toyota Field and how much did it cost?
The City of San Antonio and Bexar County jointly acquired Toyota Field in November 2015 for $18 million. Spurs Sports and Entertainment paid an additional $3 million to original owner Gordon Hartman, bringing the total purchase price to $21 million.
What is the seating capacity of Toyota Field?
Toyota Field has a capacity of 8,296 seats for soccer matches and 13,000 for concerts and festivals. The stadium is designed to expand in three phases up to a maximum of 18,500 seats.
What teams play at Toyota Field?
San Antonio FC, a USL Championship club, is the current home team at Toyota Field. The Scorpions of the North American Soccer League previously played there from 2013 until their dissolution after the 2015 season.
Why was Toyota Field originally built?
Toyota Field was built by Gordon Hartman's non-profit S.O.A.R. Inc. as part of a community initiative called Soccer For A Cause. All proceeds from the stadium went to fund Morgan's Wonderland, a special-needs amusement park located across the street.
Did the San Antonio Scorpions ever win a championship at Toyota Field?
Yes. The Scorpions won the NASL title at Toyota Field in Soccer Bowl 2014, defeating the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2-1. It was the team's first and only North American Soccer League championship before the club dissolved after the 2015 season.