NFL takes over Santa Clara youth soccer field by Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl 50

NFL takes over youth soccer field by Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl 50

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FILE: The soccer park is in the shadow of Levi's Stadium and it sits on some pretty prime real estate.

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By David Louie

Monday, January 04, 2016

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO) --

The NFL has officially taken over the youth soccer field next to Levi's Stadium on Monday for Super Bowl 50.

But the league will have to wait before it sets up a media camp there.

VIDEO: Fight over youth soccer fields to be used for Super Bowl 50 postponed

Fight over youth soccer fields to be used for Super Bowl 50 postponed

A legal showdown expected Thursday between a youth soccer league and the city of Santa Clara regarding Super Bowl 50 has been postponed.

A youth soccer league is fighting to keep access to the turf.

A hearing is set for Wednesday for a preliminary injunction. The judge hopes the NFL won't do anything to the field until he rules.

Worker digging pattern of holes in #santaclara soccer field at center of legal dispute w/hearing set 4 Wed.#abc7now pic.twitter.com/Gzp78t2Adh
— David Louie (@abc7david) January 4, 2016

16 holes dug already on youth soccer field as #SuperBowl50 preps start, even as youth league seeks injunction. pic.twitter.com/36wZVuoS44
— David Louie (@abc7david) January 4, 2016

VIDEO: Hearing on restraining order filed by Santa Clara youth soccer league

Judge to decide on restraining order in soccer field use

A Super Bowl sized fight is playing out between soccer moms and dads and the city of Santa Clara. Today, a judge will hold a hearing on a restraining order filed by the soccer fans against the city.

Fight over Santa Clara fields pits NFL against youth soccer league

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