Method Road Soccer Stadium
8/16/2001 12:00:00 AM | Pack Athletics
Aug. 16, 2001
North Carolina State's Method Road Soccer Stadium is one of the finest collegiate soccer facilities in the nation. Method Road was the site of the 1988 and '93 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournaments, as well as the 1989 NCAA Women's Soccer Final Four.
The Wolfpack's home field is an excellent facility for players and spectators alike. The beautiful natural-turf playing surface, which measures 75-by-120 yards, is immaculately groomed. The bermuda grass field is clipped to a one-half-inch height, which is conducive to the Pack's fast-paced style of play.
Method Road has seating for 3,000 fans, and the potential exists to expand the seating to as much as 10,000. The stands along both sides of the field are long and narrow to allow fans to sit near the action with good sight lines.
The NC State women' s soccer program has made good use of its home-field advantage at Method Road. In 16 seasons of playing at Method Road Stadium, the Wolfpack has posted a 108-37-9 record, which translates to a winning percentage of .730.
NC State has outscored its opponents 409-140 in women's soccer action at Method Road. The women ran off a string of 14 consecutive home wins covering the 1986 and 1987 seasons, and then had a string of 12 consecutive home wins covering the 1994 and 1995 seasons.
In addition to hosting NC State soccer, Method Road has become a popular venue for high school postseason action and for prep all-star competition. The 1997 and '98 North Carolina 4-A and 1-A high school state championship games were played at Method Road, and the Wolfpack's home field was the site of the 1995 and 1996 State Games.
Method Road Soccer Stadium is just another example of NC State's overall commitment to athletic excellence.