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Ralph Korte Stadium

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Saint Louis AthleticaSoccer venues in IllinoisSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSports venues completed in 1994

Ralph Korte Stadium, also known as "The Ralph", is a 4,000 seat stadium located on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is home to the SIUE Cougars men's and women's soccer and outdoor track & field teams. In addition to the stands on the west side of the field, a berm was put in on the east side in 2011 to provide lawn seating for the tailgating fans known as "The East Siders."

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Ralph Korte Stadium
Stadium Drive, Edwardsville

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