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Louisville City to Host Major League Soccer's Orlando City SC

June 30, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Louisville City FC News Release


Louisville, KY -- June 30, 2015 - Louisville City FC announced today the club will host Major League Soccer's Orlando City SC on Tuesday, August 25th at Louisville Slugger Field. The star-studded Orlando City roster contains many domestic and international stars, most notably Brazilian superstar Kaka and U.S. Men's National Team player Brek Shea, and the exhibition match will mark the first visit of any kind to Louisville by an MLS team.

"We are thrilled to host Orlando City in front of our fans this season" Louisville City general manager Amanda Duffy said. "Orlando City has already established itself as one of the finest clubs in MLS and this is a unique opportunity for our club to compete alongside an organization that is rapidly building a brand that is globally recognized. There are few better ways to showcase our club and the city of Louisville, and to show our appreciation to our fans, than to bring a game of this level to Slugger Field."

Lou City season ticket holders will be able to use the fifteenth ticket of their 2015 season ticket package to watch the two rookie teams square off. Tickets to the match are available as part of a three-match package that also features two important league matches, the first on Saturday, August 22 versus the Charleston Battery as well as the Wednesday, September 5th match against the Harrisburg City Islanders.

"We are really looking forward to playing Orlando City," Louisville City FC head coach James O'Connor said. "They will provide a very stiff test for us as they have some very high profile players. It will be a great occasion for all our players and supporters."

The Tuesday night match is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30pm ET.

Three-Match Pack Pricing

Sideline North:$39

North End:$39

Supporter Zone:$39

South End: $39

Family Zone:$39

Patio Deck:$39

Sideline West:$60

Sideline East:$69

Midfield Premium:$81

Upper Club Premium:$117

Louisville City FC will return to Slugger Field this Saturday, July 4th, for a key matchup with USL Eastern Conference rivals, the Richmond Kickers. Kickoff is scheduled is for 7:30pm EST.

Season tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.louisvillecityfc.com or by calling the front office at 502-384-8799.

Louisville City FC is a professional soccer team founded in 2014 began its inaugural season in 2015. The United Soccer League was founded in 2010 and has expanded to 24 teams for the 2015 season. Louisville City FC will play all home matches at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville.

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