June 27, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, N.C. – The North Carolina Football Club, in conjunction with Unified Events and FC Series, today announced a joint open training for England’s reigning Premier League champion, Manchester City FC, and Scottish Premiership champion, Celtic FC, at WakeMed Soccer Park on Monday, July 22, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Tickets will open to the public for purchase on Friday, June 28, at 8 a.m. ET here. Presale tickets are available now to select groups, including season ticket members of the North Carolina Courage and North Carolina FC.
The open training kicks off a soccer celebration in the Triangle ahead of the teams’ friendly at Kenan Stadium the following evening. Gates for the open training will open at 5:30 p.m. ET with Celtic taking the field at 6:00. Manchester City will conclude the event with a training session beginning at 7:30.
In addition to two high-level training sessions, the evening will include merchandise purchase opportunities, autographs, fan contests and trivia, prizes, giveaways, and more.
“We’re excited to bring this intimate and unique event to our community this summer. Soccer is an intricate sport with a knowledgeable fan base whom we think will relish the opportunity to see training sessions for two of the most prestigious clubs in the world right here at WakeMed Soccer Park. As the home for professional soccer in the Triangle, we’re proud to host these global stars and give our fans a glimpse behind the scenes,” said Club President Francie Gottsegen.
Manchester City FC, the reigning EPL Champion, was initially founded in 1880 as St Mark’s West Gorton and officially became Manchester City FC in 1894. Situated on the wider Etihad Campus, the Club’s footprint includes the 53,500-capacity Etihad Stadium, the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium and City Football Academy, and a state-of-the-art performance, training and youth development facility home to the Club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams.
Ranked as the Most Valuable Football Club Brand in the world by Brand Finance, Manchester City FC is currently developing a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Campus. The Club is committed to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner and ensures that equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded into its decision-making processes, culture and practices.
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