Philadelphia Union: Liga MX power Club America to host friendly at Talen
By Chuck Booth
Per a release from the Philadelphia Union, Club America will host Puebla FC at Talen Energy Stadium during the preseason.
The preseason tour will come through the Philadelphia Union’s waterfront stadium as part of Club America’s Tour Aguila series. The friendly will be the second game of that series. It will take place on Sat. July, 8 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Fans will have the chance to take part in a fan fest that will include a former legendary player from Club America. Philadelphia was chosen due to a strong America fan base in the city.
Tickets will go on presale to Philadelphia Union season ticket holders on May 24 at 10 a.m. and to the general public on May 26 at 10 a.m.
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It’s a unique opportunity to see the reigning CONCACAF Champions league winners in the unique environment of Talen Energy Stadium. To fans of soccer in Philadelphia, even non-Philadelphia Union fans, this is a can’t miss the opportunity to see a historic club in action in your back yard.
The Tour Aguila will see Club America take on teams from Liga MX, MLS, and European Leagues during their preseason. The matches are scheduled to take place in locations with large Hispanic populations in order to give fans an opportunity to see their club up close.
Club America are coming off of a disappointing Liga MX season that saw them finish ninth in the table missing out on playoffs.