Dylan: Memphis' new soccer, track stadium will be named after Eliza Fletcher

Memphis' soccer and track and field teams are getting a new home that will be named after former Tigers soccer player Eliza Fletcher.

Tigers officials made the announcement on Tuesday at the site of the stadium, currently called the Track and Soccer Complex. The new stadium will be called Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium. Fletcher played for the Tigers from 2006-07.

"I am truly overwhelmed with all kinds of emotion," said Memphis women's soccer coach Brooks Monaghan.

Memphis' soccer and track and field teams are getting a new home that will be named after former Tigers soccer player Eliza Fletcher.

Tigers officials made the announcement on Tuesday at the site of the stadium, currently called the Track and Soccer Complex. The new stadium will be called Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium. Fletcher played for the Tigers from 2006-07.

"I am truly overwhelmed with all kinds of emotion," said Memphis women's soccer coach Brooks Monaghan.

"She didn't get caught up in the little things," Monaghan said. "She just put her head down and worked her tail off. And people followed her. And that's what it takes to win championships. Even though she wasn't wearing a captain's band, she kind of led the charge with just what it takes to win."

Tuesday's event included numerous university officials and dozens of current athletes. The new stadium will benefit the Tigers' men's and women's soccer teams and the track and field team, which all call the current stadium home.

The initial phase of the project includes a goal to raise $7 million and will eventually include a new grandstand, press box and locker room areas for the teams. More information about Fletcher and the project can be found at Lizaslight.org.

Read more via Jonah Dylan of the Commercial Appeal.