Minnesota Aurora FC signs multiyear deal to play at TCO Stadium

The women's preprofessional soccer team drew 5,500 fans per game in its first season in 2022.

January 11, 2023 at 7:06AM
Fans showed their support for Minnesota Aurora FC throughout the women’s soccer team’s first season. The team averaged 5,500 fans per game. (Renée Jones Schneider, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Minnesota Aurora FC announced a multi-year extension Tuesday to play all home games at TCO Stadium in Eagan next season, with options through 2025.

"TCO Stadium was a tremendous home for our first season. With lots of great sight lines and easy access for fans, we couldn't have asked for a better atmosphere," said Andrea Yoch, president of Aurora. "We are extremely excited to be making TCO Stadium our home for the next few years."

Last season Aurora averaged 5,500 fans per game and sold out six of its nine home matches in the USL W League.

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