MLS Soccer Giants Collide at IMG Saturday

BRADENTON – Six Major League Soccer teams are in Bradenton this month, training for the upcoming season. On Saturday night, the Chicago Fire collides with D.C. United in a special MLS exhibition game at IMG Academy’s new state-of-the-art stadium. Tickets start as low as $9 for children, $13 for adults and $11 for seniors.

IMG Academy is home to the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team. The campus also annually hosts professional teams in a myriad of sports. Individual MLS clubs have trained at IMG Academy, as have international clubs such as Sweden’s Malmö FF, England’s Tottenham Hotspur, and Brazil’s Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.

Additionally, IMG Academy is the host site for the United Soccer League’s (USL) largest events, including the Super-Y and Super-20 North American Finals, the W-League and W-20 Championships, PRO Combine, Olympic Development Program camp, and more.

MLS Preseason Bradenton is made possible by the support of the Bradenton Area CVB. A portion of the ticket sales will be given to the Bradenton Area EDC.

Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United   
Saturday Feb. 8
7:00 p.m.

Other Upcoming MLS Games at IMG:

Chicago Fire vs. Orlando City
Tuesday Feb. 11
7:00 p.m.

Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United
Wednesday Feb. 12
10:00 a.m.

Tickets can be purchased via the IMG Academy website at www.imgacademy.com/events. Spectators should utilize the Bollettieri Blvd./43rd St. W. entrance of IMG Academy for access to the stadium.