Patriots Point Soccer Complex Explained

Patriots Point Soccer Complex
Nickname:Ralph Lundy Field
Location:Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
Coordinates:32.7951°N -79.903°W
Opened:2000
Owner:College of Charleston
Surface:Natural grass
Capacity:3,900 (expandable to 5,000)
Tenants:Charleston Cougars soccer (2000–present)
Charleston Battery (USLC) (2020–present)
Website:Patriots Point Soccer Complex

Patriots Point Soccer Complex is a soccer venue located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Since its opening in the fall of 2000, it has been home to the College of Charleston Cougars soccer teams, a member of the Division I Colonial Athletic Association. Additionally, the venue has hosted Charleston Battery of the USL Championship since the 2020 season. [1]

The venue is situated across Charleston Harbor from the College of Charleston's campus. The field was dedicated as Ralph Lundy Field on September 28, 2019, in honor of long-time Cougars head coach Ralph Lundy.[2]

In conjunction with the arrival of USL Championship club Charleston Battery to the facility for the 2020 season, the stadium underwent a renovation, increasing its capacity to 3,900.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.charlestonbattery.com/news_article/show/1061190 Battery Enter Exciting New Era Under HCFC, Announce Relocation
  2. https://cofcsports.com/news/2019/9/12/mens-soccer-ralph-lundy-field-dedication-ceremony-to-be-held-pre-match-on-september-28th.aspx Ralph Lundy Field Dedication Ceremony To Be Held Pre-Match On September 28th
  3. Web site: Construction on new Charleston Battery stadium on schedule for Patriots Point site . postandcourier.com . January 20, 2020 . January 20, 2020.