Legion FC to 'Legion the City' Ahead of Saturday's Home Opener
April 27, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Legion FC - the city's own professional USL soccer club established in 2018 - will canvas areas of Birmingham this week as they "Legion the City" ahead of the club's 2021 season opener on Saturday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. at BBVA Field. The visual awareness play will include the placement of an enormous, branded soccer ball in key high-traffic areas each day this week, as well as the chalk-based application of Legion FC logos on sidewalks downtown and in key Over the Mountain locations.
WHO: Birmingham Legion FC, the Magic City's first and only locally owned and operated professional soccer franchise.
WHAT: Legion FC to "Legion the City" by placing branded, visual objects - a gigantic soccer ball and chalk-based sidewalks stencils - in key city locations throughout the week.
WHEN/WHERE: Legion FC-branded Soccer Ball -
Tuesday, April 27 - Railroad Park
Wednesday, April 28 - Homewood Park
Thursday, April 29 - BBVA Field for Legion Media Day @ 12:00 p.m.
Friday, April 30 - The Summit
Saturday - BBVA Field @ 6:30 p.m. Kick-Off
Legion FC-branded Sidewalk Stencils -
Stencils to begin being applied Monday, April 26 around the greater Birmingham area.
WHY: "Legion the City" is in honor of Legion FC's May 1, 6:30 p.m., season opener vs. Indy Eleven at BBVA Field, and the start of the club's third season in Birmingham.
OTHER: As spectators make their return to live soccer play, Legion FC seeks to enhance community excitement among seasoned and new soccer fans alike through this unique and visual awareness activation.
Season tickets are available now, as well as single game tickets for the first few home matches of the year.
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