The Stadium at Memorial Field
 View from the grandstand in March 2025 | |
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| Former names | The Stadium at Memorial Field |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Vernon, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°54′11″N 73°49′3″W / 40.90306°N 73.81750°W |
| Capacity | 3,900 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1931 |
| Renovated | 2022 |
| Tenants | |
| Mount Vernon High School Westchester Bulls (ACFL) (1967–1968) New York Crusaders (ACFL) (1973) Rugby New York (MLR) (2023) Monroe Mustangs (2023–) Westchester SC (2025–) New York Exiles (WER) (2025–) | |
The Stadium at Memorial Field is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mount Vernon, New York.[1]
The stadium is home to USL League One club Westchester SC, and has a capacity of 3,900.[2][3]
History
[edit]Early uses
[edit]The stadium opened in 1931, and was used by local high schools and youth sporting events.[1] Additionally, the stadium hosted boxing matches and concerts, including The Jackson 5 and James Brown.
The stadium was home of the Westchester Bulls of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL) in 1967 and 1968.[4] The New York Crusaders of the ACFL played at the stadium in 1973.[5]
However, in the late 1900s, the stadium was in a state of disrepair.
Renovations
[edit]In 2022, the field reopened after a $40 million renovation project that included renovated locker rooms, concessions, and facilities.[6][7]
The first athletic event to be held at the newly renovated stadium was a high school football game between Mount Vernon High School and Yonkers Force co-op.[1] Mount Vernon won 32 to 24.[8]
The stadium is also home to the Monroe University football team.
Westchester SC, a professional soccer team set to make their debut in 2025, will play their home matches at the stadium.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Spillane, Matt; Bandler, Jonathan (September 21, 2022). "Memorial Field, 'jewel of Mount Vernon,' unveiled after long-awaited rebuild". The Journal News. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "Westchester SC granted USL League One franchise, aims to kick off in 2025". Westchester SC. May 9, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Stern, Gary (April 25, 2024). "Men's pro soccer team set to represent Westchester, begin play in Mount Vernon in 2025". The Journal News. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Horn, Barry (February 25, 1969). "Bulls To Vacate Memorial Stadium For Hofstra Univ. AstroTurf Field". Mount Vernon Argus. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Crusaders are coming". The Reporter Dispatch. White Plains, New York. June 15, 1973. Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gordon, Jonathan (June 11, 2024). "'Welcome to Soccer County.' Westchester SC to call Mount Vernon's Memorial Field home next spring". News 12 - Default. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Westchester Soccer Club gets a permanent home in Mount Vernon". ABC7 New York. June 11, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] vs Mount Vernon | Football | 9/24/2022". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- USL League One stadiums
- Soccer venues in New York (state)
- Sports venues in Westchester County, New York
- Buildings and structures in Mount Vernon, New York
- Monroe Mustangs
- College football venues in New York (state)
- High school football venues in the United States
- 1931 establishments in New York (state)
- Sports venues completed in 1931
- Westchester SC
- New York (state) sports venue stubs