Idaho’s first professional soccer stadium opened earlier this year. A former horse racing track is now home to Athletic Club Boise’s USL League One men’s team which will be joined in the fall of 2027 by a USL Super League women’s team.

The FIFA-certified facility will be soccer-focused, with plans to redevelop all 27 acres of the Ada County-owned site into a dynamic mixed-use venue over several phases.

The adaptive reuse project modernized and expanded existing structures, developed new spaces and systems necessary to support new uses, and made accessibility improvements to create world-class amenities for soccer players and fans. Beneath the grandstand, the main concourse was redesigned to include concession stands for food and drink, with large TV monitors spaced throughout.

Premium seating along the west sideline offers close-to-the-field seating. VIP suites to the north provide additional seating and amenities, including food and drink service.

The revamped Turf Club (a holdover from the former racetrack) in the southwest corner of the stadium features more VIP seating and is available to be rented out for events such as weddings and business meetings. The lower level of the club is home to the team store.

The scoreboard on the south end of the field is situated above the supporter section. A beer garden—raised to enhance sightlines—with tables and food options is adjacent to this section at the southeast corner of the field.

An additional seating section, the Ford Family Zone in the northeast corner, has game-day tickets available at lower prices so more people can afford to see the games.

“This site has a lot of history and being able to continue its legacy while transforming it into something new through adaptive reuse is really rewarding,” said Allison Clark, design professional with Cushing Terrell. “The site is taking on a new life and will be enjoyed by new generations of people, inspiring kids across the Treasure Valley to take up soccer.”

On the building team
Owner and/or developer: Ada County
Design architect: Cushing Terrell
Architect of record: Cushing Terrell
MEP engineer: Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Structural engineer: Cushing Terrell
General contractor/construction manager: Okland Construction