The Boston Breakers and Boston University today named BU’s Nickerson Field as the team’s home venue. Breakers owner Amos Hostetter, General Manager Joe Cummings and Boston University President Jon Westling were joined by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to make the joint announcement this afternoon at a press conference at Boston University. “We are thrilled to announce Boston University as our home field,” Cummings said. “Our first choice has always been a location in Boston and BU not only meets, but exceeds all of our expectations. It presents an ideal size and location, with complete access to public transportation. We feel that this is the beginning of a long-lasting partnership between the Breakers, Boston University and the City of Boston.” Plans call for several enhancements to the current stadium, including completely replacing the current playing surface with state-of-the-art FieldTurf, the addition of close to 2,000 chairback seats, the replacement of four sections of bench seating, and the addition of luxury suites and a hospitality club. The venue will hold approximately 12,000 fans. “With the tremendous growth in popularity that soccer has enjoyed in this country, we’re especially happy to serve as host to the Boston Breakers,” Westling said. “People throughout New England will be able to enjoy the finest quality women’s soccer in the heart of the city. And thanks to the renovations underway at Nickerson Field, our own outstanding men’s and women’s soccer programs will now be able to host top collegiate soccer teams from around the country here on our own turf. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with the Breakers.”