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“We look forward to working together with the entire Austin FC staff and local officials to deliver an unforgettable and exciting MLS All-Star Week for everyone,” Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement. Austin FC News Alert.
SPECIFICITIES
The game date and opponents will be announced at a later date, according to the release. The game will be broadcast via Apple TV in over 100 countries and regions.
This is the first time since 2010 that the MLS All-Star Game has been held in Texas and the first time the All-Star Game is being held in Austin, according to the news release.
“It is an honor for Austin FC to host our city’s first Major League All-Star Game,” said Anthony Precourt, Austin FC founder, majority owner and CEO.
Since that first match in 2021every regular season and playoff game played at Q2 Stadium has been sold out, according to the release, and the stadium holds the longest active sellout streak. in the MLS. The Q2 Stadium has just over 20,000 seats.
What else?
A week-long celebration will be held by MLS and the city of Austin on the grounds of Austin, with events such as the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge and the MLS All-Star Concert, which will feature community programming and entertainment, according to the release. news.
“We estimate that hosting the MLS All-Star Game will generate a minimum economic impact of $20 million, as there will be no shortage of festivities surrounding All-Star week that Austinites and visitors can enjoy,” said Drew Hays, director executive i Austin Sports Commission.
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