CITY SC to host Premier League side Aston Villa in friendly match
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - St. Louis CITY SC announced today it will be hosting English Premier League team Aston Villa Football Club for an international friendly match in July.
It will be the club’s first international friendly since CITY2 played Bayer Leverkusen in front of a sold-out crowd in 2022.
Aston Villa was founded in 1874 and has tallied seven English First Division championships, seven FA cups, five League Cup titles, one European Cup, and one European Super Cup in its time
CITY SC will face Aston Villa on July 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Energizer Park.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Aston Villa to St. Louis, one of the most successful clubs in English football with over 150 years of history, to showcase our city’s growing soccer culture on the world stage,” said Diego Gigliani, St. Louis CITY SC President and General Manager. “Bringing a top-10 English Premier League team and Champions League quarterfinalist to Energizer Park is yet another way to shine an international spotlight on all things St. Louis, while also giving our squad a chance to play against one of world’s most prestigious football clubs.”
CITY SC head coach Olof Mellberg made over 260 appearances as a player for Aston Villa from 2001-2008. This will be the first time Mellberg faces his old club in any capacity since departing in 2008.
“Having spent so many years at Aston Villa, it’s special to have the opportunity to face them as a coach,” said Mellberg. “I’m excited to see the ion and pride our fans will display. It’s a moment for St. Louis to see international soccer up close, and a personal one for me to coach against a club that was an important part of my career.”
Pre-sale tickets for the Aston Villa friendly will be available starting on May 20 at 10 a.m. for season ticket and at 2 p.m. for myCITY+ .
Tickets to the general public will be available beginning May 21 at 10 a.m.
To purchase tickets, visit www.seatgeek.com.
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