HUNTSVILLE — It’s been 25 years since a major league sports team has competed in Huntsville. The last time was in 1999 when the Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers took on the Huntsville Stars at Joe Davis Stadium.
That absence of top-level competition, however, will soon be over.
Huntsville City FC of MLS NEXT Pro has announced, as part of the September FIFA men’s international fixture, it will play its parent club, Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC, in an exhibition match.
Kickoff is 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.
“We are thrilled to welcome fans to The Joe to see the Boys in Blue and the Boys in Gold square off,” said Chad Emerson, Huntsville City FC managing director of Business Operations. “The match will present a unique opportunity for attendees to see first-hand the goal Huntsville City FC players have, to play for the Nashville SC first team, and we look forward to showcasing the pipeline that runs from Rocket City to Music City.”
Fans can vote Thursday through Saturday for the name of the matchup on the Nashville SC app. To vote, go to the Huntsville City FC persona of the app, and press the poll link on the homepage to select one of the four names.
General admission tickets are available to Huntsville City FC and Nashville SC season ticket holders today; ticket sales to the public starts 10 a.m. Thursday.
HCFC and NSC season ticket members will also get early access to Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium on match day, giving them the first chance to visit the team store, Yellowhammer Brewing Craft Beer Garden, and an early opportunity to get autographs.
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