LOS ANGELES (July 12, 2024) - Today, Angel City Football Club (ACFC) announced a friendly match against Liga MX club FC Juárez Femenil at BMO Stadium scheduled for Sunday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. PT. The friendly, between two clubs who continue to cultivate an extensive international reach, will bring together two passionate and global fanbases who will be able to watch the match live globally on DAZN.
“We are excited to host FC Juárez and their fans later this summer as we look to continue to grow our game,” said ACFC General Manager Angela Hucles Mangano. “As a team that is also breaking barriers as the only Liga MX Femenil team with a woman president, it is an extra special opportunity to shine a light on the ever-changing landscape of women’s football.”
The FC Juárez’s roster includes five Southern California-native players including forward Destinney Duron from Los Angeles, goalkeeper Enya Hernández from West Covina, defender Annia Mejía from Fontana, and forward Jasmine Casarez and defender Janelly Farías, both from Moreno Valley.
“I’m very excited for our club to play against Angel City in LA,” said FC Juárez Forward Casarez. “I think it will be a different challenge for us. A lot of the players there are very fast, strong and technical, but we also have those qualities, so it will be exciting to see our style of play against theirs.”
Fans around the world, with the exception of Mexico, can stream the game live and free globally on DAZN. For more information follow along @DAZNwomensfootball.
“We are delighted to partner with Angel City Football Club to broadcast their upcoming match against Liga MX side FC Juárez Femenil to a worldwide audience,” said Esmeralda Negron, Co-CEO Women’s Sports, DAZN. “Partnering with a club like Angel City aligns with our commitment to advancing the sport and to bringing top-tier women's soccer to our global community of fans. Like DAZN, these are two clubs who recognise the importance of engaging an international audience and we look forward to bringing this game and all the action to fans around the world.”
The first international friendly match between both clubs will include unique competition rules such as unlimited substitutions for both clubs, up to 23 active dressed players, and unlimited players warming up.
This friendly match is part of ACFC’s 14-game season ticket package. To purchase single-game tickets, please visit the link HERE. STMs can purchase additional discounted tickets for this match at the link HERE. Fans can save when they bundle 3+ games, including the FC Juárez Friendly! To learn more, visit angelcity.com.
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ABOUT ANGEL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Angel City Football Club (ACFC), a member of the National Women’s Soccer League, is now in its third season at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. The team is founded by Academy Award-winning actress and activist Natalie Portman, technology venture capitalist Kara Nortman, media and gaming entrepreneur Julie Uhrman. Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Angela Hucles Mangano is the team’s General Manager. Becki Tweed is Head Coach.
Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more, mini-plans offering discounted tickets to multiple matches, and single-match tickets for ACFC home matches are still available. Fans are encouraged to purchase soon at https://angelcity.com/tickets.
2025 Season Ticket renewals are now live. To learn how to gain priority access to 2025 Season Ticket inventory, fans should email tickets@angelcity.com.
Learn more about ACFC at www.angelcity.com and follow the team on social media @weareangelcity.
ABOUT FC JUÁREZ FEMENIL
FC Juárez Femenil is the only team in the Liga Mx owned by a woman, Alejandra De la Vega Arizpe, a Juárez businesswoman distinguished for her permanent promotion of local sports.
In recent tournaments, the Bravas have become protagonists of the Liga Mx Femenil, making them the rival to beat, especially when they play at home, the Benito Juárez Olympic Stadium, where the support of the fans is extraordinary.
The affection of the Juárez fans for the Bravalacticas, a nickname they have earned thanks to that ascending level, is one of the greatest strengths of the team, who has managed to position their players as an example to follow for the girls and boys of our team. city.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
ACFC PR Team, media@angelcity.com
FC Juárez PR Team, prensa@fcjuarez.com
