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James W. Egli Soccer Field is the home of Slippery Rock men's and women's soccer. No other teams or clubs use the facility for practice or games.

The natural grass surface is one of the best grass playing fields in western Pennsylvania and features and underground drainage system and irrigation system.

In 2009 the field was enclosed with a fence and a green wind screen was added in 2010 to complete the look of the facility.

The complex features ample bleacher seating elevated on a hillside and also provides space to set up blankets or fold out lawn chairs along each side of the bleachers. 

Both team benches are covered and shielded from the elements and the field features a small enclosed press box at midfield.

Portable restrooms are available during the season and permanent restrooms are available just up the hill at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium during games.

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About James Egli

The field is named after legendary Rock men's soccer coach James Egli, who many consider to be the "Father of Rock Soccer." Egli, who is a member of the NAIA Soccer and the SRU Athletic Halls of Fame, was the head coach of the men's team at SRU from 1956-86.

Egli compiled a career record of 250-143-38 during his 31-year run as head coach of the men's team. He coached a total of 35 All-Americans, many of which are still among the SRU record holders today.

Egli was inducted into the Slippery Rock Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.