American club D.C. United on Tuesday August 1, announced that the club will face Ghanaian Premier League champions, Medeama SC in a club friendly match at Audi Field on Saturday, Oct. 14. This unique matchup between two historic teams will magnify the celebration of African culture here in Washington, D.C.
Tickets go on-sale on to the general public today (August 1, 2023) at 2:00 PM EST and can be purchased HERE.
“D.C. United are thrilled to bring another storied and well-followed international club to our home of Audi Field and to our local community of Washington, D.C.,” said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations, D.C. United. “Soccer is a global sport, and this matchup against a historic Ghanaian club like Medeama SC will help us further grow the game in our region and provide another diverse experience for our fanbase.”
One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D.C. United are among the most decorated teams in the United States with 13 domestic and international trophies. The Black-and-Red have won the MLS Cup four times (1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004), the Supporters’ Shield four times (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2007) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times (1996, 2008 and 2013).
American side DC United announced international club friendly with Ghana Champions Medeama SC
American club D.C. United on Tuesday August 1, announced that the club will face Ghanaian Premier League champions, Medeama SC in a club friendly match at Audi Field on Saturday, Oct. 14. This unique matchup between two historic teams will magnify the celebration of African culture here in Washington, D.C.
Tickets go on-sale on to the general public today (August 1, 2023) at 2:00 PM EST and can be purchased HERE.
“D.C. United are thrilled to bring another storied and well-followed international club to our home of Audi Field and to our local community of Washington, D.C.,” said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations, D.C. United. “Soccer is a global sport, and this matchup against a historic Ghanaian club like Medeama SC will help us further grow the game in our region and provide another diverse experience for our fanbase.”
One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D.C. United are among the most decorated teams in the United States with 13 domestic and international trophies. The Black-and-Red have won the MLS Cup four times (1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004), the Supporters’ Shield four times (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2007) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times (1996, 2008 and 2013).