IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium

IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium is a 12,100-seat soccer and track and field stadium located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is the home of the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars track and field and soccer teams. It was also the original home of the Indy Eleven.

IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium
Carroll Stadium · Carroll Stadium Soccer Field
Location1001 W New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Coordinates39°46′16.1256″N 86°10′40.368″W
OperatorIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Capacity12,111 (can be limited to 10,524 for soccer games)
SurfaceFieldTurf
Construction
Opened1982
Renovated2013–2014
Construction cost$7 million
Tenants
IUPUI Jaguars (NCAA)
Indy Eleven (NASL/USLC) (2014–2017, 2019, 2021–present)
1987 Pan-American Games

The stadium is named for Indianapolis civic leader Michael A. Carroll.[1] The stadium was built in 1982 for $7 million as a track and field venue.[2] The facility has hosted the Athletics Competitions of the 1987 Pan American Games,[3] 2001 World Police and Fire Games, several USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and NCAA Championships as well as the 1988 US Olympic Trials where Florence Griffith-Joyner set the women's 100 metres world record of 10.49 that stands to this day. The site features a 400-meter Mondo track with eight lanes.

The stadium was renovated in 2013–2014 to accommodate the Indy Eleven.[4] As part of the Indy Eleven's move to the United Soccer League in 2018, the team moved to Lucas Oil Stadium but returned for the 2019 playoff season.[5]

References
  1. "Indiana plane crashes". Indianapolis Star. 2002-05-01. Archived from the original on 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
  2. "Michael A. Carroll Stadium History". Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  3. "Pan Am Games Schedule". United Press International, Inc. July 29, 1987. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  4. Gee, Brandon (April 25, 2013). "Indianapolis' NASL Expansion Team Unveils Name as Indy Eleven".
  5. Mack, Justin (January 29, 2018). "'We can't wait to see you at our new venue.' Indy Eleven headed to Lucas Oil Stadium".


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