Titan Stadium (Cal State Fullerton)
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Titan Stadium is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose stadium
on the campus of California State University, Fullerton
in Fullerton
, California
.
program, the delays in stadium construction put in question the possibility of the team actually taking the field. Budget cuts and strict NCAA
regulations eventually signaled the end of the football program in 1992, making Titan Stadium one of the most lavish soccer stadiums in Southern California
.
team before it disbanded in 1992.
, a former professional soccer team in the now defunct American Professional Soccer League between 1993 and 1994. In addition to professional soccer, NCAA Tournament games were also hosted in 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2005. The United States men's national soccer team
has used Titan Stadium to host international soccer matches as well.
In addition to being a soccer stadium, Titan Stadium has been featured in television programs and commercials due to its proximity to Los Angeles
. The UCLA Bruins
have previously used the stadium as a practice field for their football program
, once again bringing the sport to the Cal State Fullerton campus.
Multi-purpose stadium
Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed in such a way as to be easily used by multiple sports. While any stadium could potentially host more than one sport, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multi-functionality over specificity...
on the campus of California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
in Fullerton
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
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History
Scheduled to open in time for the 1991 football season, delays caused the opening date of Titan Stadium to be pushed back until 1992. Despite originally being planned as the home stadium for the Cal State Fullerton Titans footballCal State Fullerton Titans football
The Cal State Fullerton Titans football team represented California State University, Fullerton from the 1970 through 1992 seasons. The Titans originally competed as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association from 1970-1973 before moving to the Pacific Coast Athletic Association in...
program, the delays in stadium construction put in question the possibility of the team actually taking the field. Budget cuts and strict NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
regulations eventually signaled the end of the football program in 1992, making Titan Stadium one of the most lavish soccer stadiums in Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
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Amenities
Titan Stadium has 2,000 chairback seats and 2,500 bleachers seats with backrests on the western side of the stadium. In addition, there are concrete steps on the opposite side which can hold nearly 5,000 extra people. The pitch features an underground drainage system that allows it to be almost perfectly flat. The main press box seats over 50 people and features 10 separate booths used for broadcasting, hospitality, etc.Cal State Fullerton Titans
The stadium is home to the Cal State Fullerton Titans men's soccer and Cal State Fullerton Titans women's soccer teams. It was formerly host to the Cal State Fullerton Titans footballCal State Fullerton Titans football
The Cal State Fullerton Titans football team represented California State University, Fullerton from the 1970 through 1992 seasons. The Titans originally competed as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association from 1970-1973 before moving to the Pacific Coast Athletic Association in...
team before it disbanded in 1992.
Other teams and events
Titan Stadium was one of the hosts to Los Angeles SalsaLos Angeles Salsa
The Los Angeles Salsa was an American Professional Soccer League franchise. The club played on the campus of California State University, Fullerton at Titan Stadium in a suburb of Orange County, California...
, a former professional soccer team in the now defunct American Professional Soccer League between 1993 and 1994. In addition to professional soccer, NCAA Tournament games were also hosted in 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2005. The United States men's national soccer team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
has used Titan Stadium to host international soccer matches as well.
In addition to being a soccer stadium, Titan Stadium has been featured in television programs and commercials due to its proximity to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. The UCLA Bruins
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I...
have previously used the stadium as a practice field for their football program
UCLA Bruins Football
The UCLA Bruins football program represents the University of California, Los Angeles in college football as members of the Pacific-12 Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The Bruins have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, having been ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll...
, once again bringing the sport to the Cal State Fullerton campus.