Louisville City FC Hosts First International Friendly Match
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Louisville City FC hosted its first international friendly on June 21, 2023, welcoming German club FC Kaiserslautern to Lynn Family Stadium for an 8 p.m. kickoff.
Kaiserslautern, a founding Bundesliga member based in Rhineland Palatinate, played in Germany's top division continuously from 1963 to 1996, won four German titles and two domestic cups, and reached the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals in 1999.
The visiting squad, managed by Dirk Schuster and featuring United States international Terrence Boyd, used the match as part of preseason preparation for its upcoming campaign.
LouCity head coach Danny Cruz said it was exciting to welcome that type of competition to Lynn Family Stadium, while Kaiserslautern CEO Thomas Hengen called the trip an interesting challenge and hoped for a great atmosphere.
German sports agency Onside facilitated the connection between the two clubs.
Season ticket members received first access to tickets before general public sales opened on February 28, and the friendly marked a milestone in the USL Championship club's growing ambitions.
Kaiserslautern, a founding Bundesliga member based in Rhineland Palatinate, played in Germany's top division continuously from 1963 to 1996, won four German titles and two domestic cups, and reached the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals in 1999.
The visiting squad, managed by Dirk Schuster and featuring United States international Terrence Boyd, used the match as part of preseason preparation for its upcoming campaign.
LouCity head coach Danny Cruz said it was exciting to welcome that type of competition to Lynn Family Stadium, while Kaiserslautern CEO Thomas Hengen called the trip an interesting challenge and hoped for a great atmosphere.
German sports agency Onside facilitated the connection between the two clubs.
Season ticket members received first access to tickets before general public sales opened on February 28, and the friendly marked a milestone in the USL Championship club's growing ambitions.
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