A historic present, a nod to the past and an exciting future – all things that can describe the last 12 months for Yellowjacket Athletics. The present saw current Yellowjacket sports teams add more to the trophy case of the Marcovich Wellness Center. The nod to the past came with the induction of the 2022 class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Perhaps the most exciting piece, however, is the look to the future and the upcoming construction of the university’s new stadium. Finally Found a Home The Yellowjacket men’s and women’s soccer teams have led a nomadic existence, playing home games at eight different fields in the last ten years. That is about to change, however, as plans have been announced to construct a stadium on the UW- Superior campus, just north of the Marcovich Wellness Center. The construction, expected to begin in spring 2023, will give the men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as the men’s and women’s track and field teams, the home they have longed for.
“It’s no secret we have needed this facility for a long time, so it is really exciting to see years of planning coming to fruition in a project that will give our soccer and track and field athletes the home they deserve,” UW-Superior Athletics Director Nick Bursik said. “The facility will not only benefit our athletic programs, but the entire university and the community as a whole.” Equally as exciting as the construction itself is the million-dollar gift from Superior Choice Credit Union to secure the stadium’s naming rights. “Superior Choice Credit Union has been a tremendous corporate partner of ours for many years, and to have them involved with this project only strengthens the partnership,” Bursik said. “They have come to the table with some great ideas and we’re excited to see this project through with them as the naming sponsor.” The anticipated opening of Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium is slated for September 2023. continued
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