Greenville soccer stadium build starts

Article posted by Coliseum, March 27^th, 2025

Image: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

South Carolina’s Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club have broken ground on their new multi-use sports and entertainment stadium at BridgeWay Station.

Greenville Triumph said the ground-breaking marks a significant milestone, as the stadium which is set to open in 2026 is poised to become a vibrant hub for sports, entertainment, and community events.

The 10,000 capacity stadium results from a collaborative effort between Greenville Pro Soccer, the State of South Carolina, the City of Mauldin, and Hughes Investments, developer of BridgeWay Station.

Greenville Triumph SC is a professional soccer team based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The club began play in the United Soccer League (USL) League One (a professional men’s soccer league in the United States) in 2019.

Greenville Liberty SC is an American women’s pre-professional team that began play in 2022 in the USL W League (a women’s soccer league in the United States).

Joe Erwin, Chairman and Owner of Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty SC said, “Today, we are taking a significant step toward realizing our vision of creating a stadium that embodies the best of the Upstate community.

“This stadium will be more than just a home for the Greenville Triumph and Liberty; it will be a place where champions are crowned, families gather, and communities unite. It will be a hub for our youth athletes, concertgoers, and community celebrations—a place where memories will be made for generations to come.”

Brazilian soccer legend and member of the Greenville Pro Soccer ownership group Ronaldinho attended the ground-breaking.

He said, “This stadium will be a place of dreams, where young boys and girls can come to watch their heroes and compete on the field. I am proud to be part of this project, and I promise to support this club and the community, helping to make those dreams a reality.”

As the permanent home for Greenville Triumph and Liberty, the stadium will serve as a hub for professional and youth sports while hosting field sports such as lacrosse, rugby, and football and a venue for concerts, festivals, and various community events.

Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt said, “This project represents not just a new stadium, but a new chapter in Mauldin’s growth and development.

“We are bringing the world to Mauldin by embracing the world’s game. This facility will create jobs and attract visitors and inspire the next generation of athletes in our community.”

The stadium will also provide significant economic and social benefits to the region. Located at the center of BridgeWay Station, a vibrant mixed-use development, the stadium is on Interstate 385 at the southern gateway into Greenville. It sits at the epicenter of the soccer teams’ Upstate fan base.

Phil Hughes, president of Hughes Investments, said, “BridgeWay Station is about community, connection, and creating memorable experiences.

“The stadium will be more than just a place to watch soccer; it will be the beating heart of BridgeWay Station. We are excited to see this facility’s positive impact on our community for generations to come.”

The new USL stadium is part of the next wave of new soccer stadium builds in the outside of Major League Soccer (MLS).

The typical size of an MLS venue is around 22,000-28,000 but now clubs in the lower leagues are breaking ground on stadiums which are more in the 8-12,000 range and more suited to the size of fan-bases at the lower level.

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