Angel City Football Club announced it will face Club América Femenil in a preseason friendly March 8 at BMO Stadium.
The 7:30 p.m. game will be played on International Women’s Day and will serve as a final preseason tuneup for Angel City.
“It’s an incredible opportunity to be showcasing some of the best women’s football in the world by hosting Club América on International Women’s Day,” ACFC President and Co-Founder Julie Uhrman said. “The theme of International Women’s Day this year is ‘Embrace Equity,’ which is perfectly in line with this friendly match.
“Football unites us and this match provides us a new and exciting platform to elevate our game and continue to drive toward equity in sport.”
Angel City has a two-year partnership with Tigres, which started last year and included a friendly won 1-0 by the Mexican club. Angel City also played a friendly against the Mexican national team.
Club América has a strong Southern California presence with Karina Rodriguez (Torrance High, UCLA), Jocelyn Orejel (Tustin High), Itzel Gonzalez (UC San Diego), Scarlett Camberos (UC Irvine) and Kiana Palacios (Mission Viejo High, UC Irvine).
“We’re very excited about coming to L.A. and facing a great rival such as Angel City, and playing on International Women’s Day has a special meaning,” Club América’s Women’s Football Director Claudia Carrión said. “Collaboration between football clubs is key to developing the sport and improving our game. Club América has a lot to share in the U.S., based on our values, community, and the passion for football.”
Angel City’s regular season will begin at 6 p.m. March 26 against Gotham FC at BMO Stadium.
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