Kickoff: 4:00 p.m.
Gates Open: 12:00 p.m.
Parking Lots Open: 11:00 a.m.
Will Call: 12:00 p.m.
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Match Release: Monarcas Morelia vs. Xolos Tijuana
Match Information
It marks the second contest in a series of Copa Nissan matches that brings the top soccer clubs from Liga MX to the United States. Monarcas Morelia nearly qualified for the Liga MX playoffs and have continued to strengthen its roster while Xolos of Tijuana are bringing significant player reinforcements for next season under the new leadership of Miguel “El Piojo” Herrera. This will be the first match for the former Mexican National Team head coach with Xolos as well as the first time that the team will travel to play a match in Northern California. Azteca America will televise the match in the United States.
About Avaya Stadium
Avaya Stadium is an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium located on Coleman Ave. adjacent to the San Jose International Airport. The European-inspired building is the first cloud-enabled venue in Major League Soccer and is among the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world. The stadium features a canopy roof and the steepest-raked seating in MLS to provide the best possible fan experience. Additionally, the north end zone houses the largest outdoor bar in North America, a two-acre fan zone and a double-sided video scoreboard. The suites and club seats are located at field level, giving fans a premium experience unlike any other in professional sports. The stadium hosted numerous non-Major League Soccer events during its inaugural season in 2015, including the International Champions Cup, which featured Manchester United and Club America, a Send-Off Series match for the United States Women’s National Team ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup and the American Ultimate Disc League Championship Weekend. For more information about Avaya Stadium, visit sjearthquakes.com.
