Game in Seattle will be played on Oct. 8.
Philadelphia Union Finalize Deal With Real Madrid, Move Game Vs. Seattle Sounders
The Philadelphia Union have apparently finalized their deal to play Spanish giants Real Madrid on July 23 at Lincoln Financial Field as part of the World Football Classic. In order to make room on their schedule, the Union were able to move their road match against the Seattle Sounders to Oct. 8.
Looking at the recently released CONCACAF Champions League schedule, it appears the Sounders may have been supportive of the move as well, as they are probably going to be traveling to Panama for their match on July 26-28. Their schedule appears to be less crowded around Oct. 8. One of the potential stumbling blocks of the deal was a scheduled Division II football match at Qwest Field, but that has apparently been moved.
Read Article >Philadelphia Union Reportedly Want To Alter Schedule To Accomodate Real Madrid Friendly
The Philadelphia Union are reportedly trying to get a regular-season match moved so that they can play a friendly against Real Madrid on July 23. The Spanish giants were originally scheduled to play Club America on that day at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field as part of the World Football Challenge, but have dropped out, according to the same report at Philly.com.
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