There was no shortage of excitement in Orono on Thursday night as the University of Maine women’s soccer team unveiled its new turf facility.

The defending two-time America East tournament champion Black Bears welcomed conference rival Bryant University for their first game at the $27.3 million New Balance Track and Field and Soccer Complex.

The new soccer and track complex is part of a larger series of facilities upgrades at UMaine, including the $50 million in renovations wrapping up at the Alfond hockey arena.

The Harold Alfond Foundation has given $170 million to the university for athletic facilities upgrades. New Balance and individual supporters have added another $32 million raised so far, according to the university.

The soccer facility includes a state-of-the-art and FIFA-app

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