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38 <br /> reflected $2.25 million in direct business sales generated, and $3.3 million in total busines sales <br /> (see attached report). <br /> The Soccer.com Center is widely considered to have outstanding playing surfaces, but there are <br /> limitations both in the number of playing fields and existing infrastructure, and the need for <br /> improvements to the facility. After 15 years of intense use, field and irrigation improvements will <br /> be needed in the next several years to keep the existing fields in prime condition. Additionally, the <br /> planned expansion of the facility would increase playing fields but perhaps more importantly <br /> address longstanding issues of additional parking and restrooms, etc. <br /> David Stancil, Director of Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, <br /> introduced the item and made the following presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Soccer.com Center <br /> Status Report <br /> April 8, 2025 <br /> Slide #2 <br /> Background <br /> • Opened in 2009 <br /> • Five full-size fields and a practice field <br /> • Co-located with Gravelly Hill Middle School on West <br /> Ten Road <br /> • Soccer.com (Sports Endeavors) naming rights in 2011 <br /> • High demand for the facility, which hosts <br /> — Local recreational soccer <br /> — Many regional and two national soccer tournaments <br /> — Other sports events such as lacrosse and ultimate frisbee <br /> �1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH(AROLINA <br />