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| image = [[Image:Belson View.jpg|250px|center|Belson Stadium]]
| name = Belson Stadium
| stadium_name = Belson Stadium
| nickname =
| nickname =
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| logo_image = St johns wordmark red 2015.png
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| location = 8000 [[Utopia Parkway (Queens)|Utopia Parkway]]<br>[[Queens]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|NY]] 11439
| logo_size = 70
| image = Belson View.jpg
| caption = The stadium in 2019
| type = [[Soccer-specific stadium]]
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| address = 8000 [[Utopia Parkway (Queens)|Utopia Parkway]]
| city = [[Queens|Queens, NY]]
| country = [[United States]]
| location =
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| broke_ground = February 1, 2001
| broke_ground = February 1, 2001
| opened = September 21, 2002<ref name="Belson Stadium"/>
| opened = {{start date and age|September 21, 2002}}<ref name="Belson Stadium"/>
| closed =
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| general_contractor =
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| former_names =
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| tenants = {{plainlist|
| tenants = [[St. John's Red Storm]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]) (2002–present)<br>[[New York Pancyprian-Freedoms]] ([[United States Adult Soccer Association|USASA]]) (2005–present)<br>[[F.C. New York]] ([[USL Pro]]/[[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]]) (2011–2012)<br>[[F.A. Euro]] ([[USL League Two|USL2]]) (2013–2018)<br>[[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]] ([[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|NASL]]) (2015–2016) <small> ([[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|USOC]] matches and [[Soccer Bowl 2016]])</small><br>New York Rumble ([[Major League Ultimate|MLU]]) (2015)<br> [[New York City FC II]] ([[MLS Next Pro]]) (2022–present)
* '''[[St. John's Red Storm]] ([[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]]) teams''':
* [[St. John's Red Storm men's soccer|men's]] and women's soccer (2002–present)
* '''Professional teams''':
* [[New York Pancyprian-Freedoms]] ([[United States Adult Soccer Association|USASA]]) (2005–present)
* [[New York City FC II]] ([[MLS Next Pro]])<br>(2022–present)
* [[F.C. New York]] ([[USL Pro]]/[[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]]) (2011–2012)
* [[F.A. Euro]] ([[USL League Two|USL2]]) (2013–2018)
* [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]] ([[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|NASL]]) (2015–2016)
* New York Rumble ([[Major League Ultimate|MLU]]) (2015)
}}
| seating_capacity = 2,168
| seating_capacity = 2,168
| dimensions =
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| website = {{url|https://redstormsports.com/sports/2018/6/12/facilities-stjo-belson-stadium-html|redstormsports.com/belson-stadium}}
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'''Belson Stadium''' is a 2,168-seat [[soccer-specific stadium]] located at [[Utopia Parkway (Queens)|Utopia Parkway]] and [[Union Turnpike (New York)|Union Turnpike]] in [[Queens]], [[New York City]], on the campus of [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. John's University]]. It is the home of the [[St. John's Red Storm]] men's and women's soccer teams. The stadium is unique in that it is built on an elevated platform over a mostly underground parking garage to save space in the dense urban environment of Queens.<ref name="Belson Stadium">{{cite web|title=Belson Stadium|url=https://redstormsports.com/sports/2018/6/12/facilities-stjo-belson-stadium-html.aspx|website=St. John's University Athletics|access-date=3 November 2016}}</ref>
'''Belson Stadium''' is a 2,168-seat [[soccer-specific stadium]] located at [[Utopia Parkway (Queens)|Utopia Parkway]] and [[Union Turnpike (New York)|Union Turnpike]] in [[Queens]], [[New York City]], on the campus of [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. John's University]]. It is the home of the [[St. John's Red Storm]] [[St. John's Red Storm men's soccer|men's]] and women's soccer teams. The stadium is unique in that it is built on an elevated platform over a mostly underground parking garage to save space in the dense urban environment of Queens.<ref name="Belson Stadium">{{cite web|title=Belson Stadium|url=https://redstormsports.com/sports/2018/6/12/facilities-stjo-belson-stadium-html.aspx|website=St. John's University Athletics|access-date=3 November 2016}}</ref>


== Overview ==
The stadium is named in honor of Maxine and Jerome Belson. Mr. Belson was a graduate of St. John's law school, a member of the university's Board of Trustees and a past benefactor to the university. The Belsons donated $6 million for the construction of the stadium and an additional $5 million was raised for the parking garage and landscaping.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rhoades|first=Liz|url=http://www.qchron.com/editions/north/st-john-s-university-dedicates-new-belson-soccer-stadium/article_30aba26b-88a0-5a46-8269-65893c8b824f.html|title=St. John's University Dedicates New Belson Soccer Stadium|publisher=Queens Chronicle|date=September 26, 2002|access-date=August 9, 2017}}</ref>
The stadium is named in honor of Maxine and Jerome Belson. Mr. Belson was a graduate of St. John's law school, a member of the university's board of trustees and a past benefactor to the university. The Belsons donated $6 million for the construction of the stadium and an additional $5 million was raised for the parking garage and landscaping.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rhoades|first=Liz|url=http://www.qchron.com/editions/north/st-john-s-university-dedicates-new-belson-soccer-stadium/article_30aba26b-88a0-5a46-8269-65893c8b824f.html|title=St. John's University Dedicates New Belson Soccer Stadium|publisher=Queens Chronicle|date=September 26, 2002|access-date=August 9, 2017}}</ref>

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The stadium is also the home field of the [[New York Pancyprian-Freedoms]] of the [[Cosmopolitan Soccer League]] of the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nypancyprianfreedoms.com/|title=New York of Pancyprian-Freedoms|publisher=New York of Pancyprian-Freedoms|date=August 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parker|first=Graham|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/09/sports/soccer/new-york-cosmpolitan-league-pancyprian-freedoms.html|title=Amateur Soccer in New York, Built on Immigrant Pride|work=The New York Times|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>


From 2013 to 2018, the stadium was the home field of [[F.A. Euro|F.A. Euro New York]] of [[USL League Two]] (USL2).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/page/show/3155151-fa-euro-new-york|title=FA Euro New York|publisher=uslpdl.com|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
From 2013 to 2018, the stadium was the home field of [[F.A. Euro|F.A. Euro New York]] of [[USL League Two]] (USL2).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslpdl.com/page/show/3155151-fa-euro-new-york|title=FA Euro New York|publisher=uslpdl.com|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
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On November 13, 2016, the stadium hosted the [[Soccer Bowl 2016|Soccer Bowl]], the championship game of the [[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|North American Soccer League]] (NASL), between the [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]] and the [[Indy Eleven]]. The Cosmos won on [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalties]] 4–2 in front of a crowd of 2,150.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wagner|first=Jon|url=https://www.nysportsday.com/2016/11/14/modern-dynasty-cosmos-win-8th-nasl-title-2nd-straight-and-3rd-in-4-years/|title=Modern Dynasty: Cosmos Win 8th NASL Title (2nd Straight and 3rd in 4 Years)|website=NY Sports Day|date=November 14, 2016|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref> The Cosmos also played several [[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|U.S. Open Cup]] matches at the stadium in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nutting|first=Jake|url=http://www.empireofsoccer.com/belson-stadium-to-host-cosmos-revolution-match-49727/|title=Belson Stadium to host Cosmos, Revolution match|website=Empire of Soccer|date=June 16, 2016|access-date=August 10, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619074816/http://www.empireofsoccer.com/belson-stadium-to-host-cosmos-revolution-match-49727/|archive-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref>
On November 13, 2016, the stadium hosted the [[Soccer Bowl 2016|Soccer Bowl]], the championship game of the [[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|North American Soccer League]] (NASL), between the [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]] and the [[Indy Eleven]]. The Cosmos won on [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalties]] 4–2 in front of a crowd of 2,150.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wagner|first=Jon|url=https://www.nysportsday.com/2016/11/14/modern-dynasty-cosmos-win-8th-nasl-title-2nd-straight-and-3rd-in-4-years/|title=Modern Dynasty: Cosmos Win 8th NASL Title (2nd Straight and 3rd in 4 Years)|website=NY Sports Day|date=November 14, 2016|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref> The Cosmos also played several [[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|U.S. Open Cup]] matches at the stadium in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nutting|first=Jake|url=http://www.empireofsoccer.com/belson-stadium-to-host-cosmos-revolution-match-49727/|title=Belson Stadium to host Cosmos, Revolution match|website=Empire of Soccer|date=June 16, 2016|access-date=August 10, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619074816/http://www.empireofsoccer.com/belson-stadium-to-host-cosmos-revolution-match-49727/|archive-date=June 19, 2016}}</ref>


On February 24, 2022, it was announced the [[New York City FC II]] of [[MLS Next Pro]] would become tenants of Belson Stadium as part of a partnership with St. John's University.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkcityfc.com/news/new-york-city-fc-announces-venue-schedule-for-nycfc-ii-expands-partnership-with-|title=New York City FC Announces Venue & Schedule for NYCFC II, Expands Partnership with St. John's University|publisher=New York City FC|date=February 24, 2022|accessdate=July 24, 2024}}</ref>
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The stadium is also the home field of the [[New York Pancyprian-Freedoms]] of the [[Cosmopolitan Soccer League]] of the [[United States Adult Soccer Association]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nypancyprianfreedoms.com/|title=New York of Pancyprian-Freedoms|publisher=New York of Pancyprian-Freedoms|date=August 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parker|first=Graham|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/09/sports/soccer/new-york-cosmpolitan-league-pancyprian-freedoms.html|title=Amateur Soccer in New York, Built on Immigrant Pride|work=The New York Times|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>


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==External links==
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 18:10, 23 November 2024

Belson Stadium
The stadium in 2019
Map
Address8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY
United States
OwnerSt. John's University
OperatorSt. John's University
TypeSoccer-specific stadium
Capacity2,168
SurfaceFieldTurf
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 1, 2001
OpenedSeptember 21, 2002; 22 years ago (September 21, 2002)[1]
Construction cost$6 million
Tenants
Website
redstormsports.com/belson-stadium

Belson Stadium is a 2,168-seat soccer-specific stadium located at Utopia Parkway and Union Turnpike in Queens, New York City, on the campus of St. John's University. It is the home of the St. John's Red Storm men's and women's soccer teams. The stadium is unique in that it is built on an elevated platform over a mostly underground parking garage to save space in the dense urban environment of Queens.[1]

Overview

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The stadium is named in honor of Maxine and Jerome Belson. Mr. Belson was a graduate of St. John's law school, a member of the university's board of trustees and a past benefactor to the university. The Belsons donated $6 million for the construction of the stadium and an additional $5 million was raised for the parking garage and landscaping.[2]

The stadium is also the home field of the New York Pancyprian-Freedoms of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League of the United States Adult Soccer Association.[3][4]

From 2013 to 2018, the stadium was the home field of F.A. Euro New York of USL League Two (USL2).[5]

On November 13, 2016, the stadium hosted the Soccer Bowl, the championship game of the North American Soccer League (NASL), between the New York Cosmos and the Indy Eleven. The Cosmos won on penalties 4–2 in front of a crowd of 2,150.[6] The Cosmos also played several U.S. Open Cup matches at the stadium in 2015 and 2016.[7]

On February 24, 2022, it was announced the New York City FC II of MLS Next Pro would become tenants of Belson Stadium as part of a partnership with St. John's University.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Belson Stadium". St. John's University Athletics. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  2. ^ Rhoades, Liz (September 26, 2002). "St. John's University Dedicates New Belson Soccer Stadium". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "New York of Pancyprian-Freedoms". New York of Pancyprian-Freedoms. August 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Parker, Graham (June 9, 2017). "Amateur Soccer in New York, Built on Immigrant Pride". The New York Times. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  5. ^ "FA Euro New York". uslpdl.com. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  6. ^ Wagner, Jon (November 14, 2016). "Modern Dynasty: Cosmos Win 8th NASL Title (2nd Straight and 3rd in 4 Years)". NY Sports Day. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Nutting, Jake (June 16, 2016). "Belson Stadium to host Cosmos, Revolution match". Empire of Soccer. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  8. ^ "New York City FC Announces Venue & Schedule for NYCFC II, Expands Partnership with St. John's University". New York City FC. February 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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