Cobb Stadium for Soccer, Track and Field

The brand-new Cobb Stadium for Soccer, Track and Field will serve as the home facility for the University of Miami’s women’s soccer program beginning in 1999.

Also home to the University’s men’s and women’s track and field programs, Cobb features a full-size soccer playing field centered inside a newly resurfaced eight-lane rubber track. In addition, a 500-seat stadium grandstand was erected at midfield for optimal viewing. Leading to and from the seating area is two ramped walkways to maximize convenience for all Hurricane patrons. Four massive light banks surround the field to make dusk or night games a reality in Coral Gables.

“The arrival of Cobb Stadium for Soccer, Track and Field is essential in our quest to build a women’s soccer program that will rank among the nation’s best,” said Blankenship. “We are grateful to the Cobb family for making such a generous commitment to our program and to the University. This is an exciting time for University of Miami women’s soccer.”

Located adjacent to the Hecht Athletic Center, the facility is named after Ambassador and Mrs. Charles E. Cobb. The Cobb family donated the leadership gift for the reconstruction and expansion of the University track and the construction of the new soccer field. Ground was broken for Cobb Stadium on April 21, 1998 with its completion occurring during the fall.

Ambassador Cobb was captain of the Stanford University track team and a member of the 1960 United States Olympic team as a high-hurdler. He has been a member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee for over 20 years and is the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

“The University of Miami has no better friends than Sue and Chuck Cobb,” said President Edward T. Foote II. “For anyone, such a splendid commitment would be extremely welcome. From the Cobbs, it takes on special significance. On behalf of the entire University community, and especially our students, I express heartfelt appreciation.”

In addition to providing a first-class facility for the Hurricane women’s soccer and track and field programs, the stadium is available to host soccer and track and field events for school and youth groups.

Cobb Stadium Facts:

Groundbreaking:   April 21, 1998Completion:       Fall 1998Capacity:         500Surface:          Grass: Greg Norman 1Track:            Martin Surfacing 8-lane trackField:            Runs East to WestLights:           Four Musco light banks provide light to the stadium Field Dimensions: 70' x 110'