FedExField will host a match between two of the world’s most competitive soccer teams when the U.S. Men’s National Team battles five-time World Cup champion Brazil on Wednesday, May 30 at 8 p.m. ET.
The match, in which both teams’ “A” squads are scheduled to appear, will feature U.S. mainstays Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra and Tim Howard. Brazilian stars include Neymar, Dani Alves, Robinho and David Luiz.**
The game will also mark the first time the United States will play at FedExField, as well as the third time in four years the Washington Redskins will host an international match. In 2011, FedExField hosted the highest-attended soccer game ever in the D.C. area when 81,807 fans watched Manchester United defeat Barcelona, 2-1. In 2009, 72,368 fans saw Real Madrid beat D.C. United, 3-0.
“This is a great opportunity for sports fans to see the U.S. Men’s National Team play one of the world’s most prestigious and iconic soccer teams in our nation’s capital,” said Redskins Chief Marketing Officer Mitch Gershman. “During the past few years, we have shown a commitment to bringing high-profile and international events to the Washington, D.C. region. We have already begun discussions to host another major international soccer match at FedExField in late July.”
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. ET through www.TICKETMASTER.com
The match, in which both teams’ “A” squads are scheduled to appear, will feature U.S. mainstays Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra and Tim Howard. Brazilian stars include Neymar, Dani Alves, Robinho and David Luiz.**
The game will also mark the first time the United States will play at FedExField, as well as the third time in four years the Washington Redskins will host an international match. In 2011, FedExField hosted the highest-attended soccer game ever in the D.C. area when 81,807 fans watched Manchester United defeat Barcelona, 2-1. In 2009, 72,368 fans saw Real Madrid beat D.C. United, 3-0.
“This is a great opportunity for sports fans to see the U.S. Men’s National Team play one of the world’s most prestigious and iconic soccer teams in our nation’s capital,” said Redskins Chief Marketing Officer Mitch Gershman. “During the past few years, we have shown a commitment to bringing high-profile and international events to the Washington, D.C. region. We have already begun discussions to host another major international soccer match at FedExField in late July.”
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. ET through www.TICKETMASTER.com
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