AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team will play the first-ever match at Austin's Q2 Stadium in June, officials announced Thursday morning.
The USWNT will play an exhibition match against Nigeria on Wednesday, June 16, three days before Austin FC's inaugural home opener on June 19.
“We are both thrilled and honored that the first-ever match at Q2 Stadium will feature the four-time FIFA World Champions,” Austin FC President Andy Loughnane said in a statement. “Hosting the USWNT at Q2 Stadium speaks to the world-class nature of our city, our facilities, and the popularity of the sport in our region.”
The June 16 match against Nigeria at Q2 Stadium will be the final USWNT international game before U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Andonovski names the 18-player Olympic Team roster. The USA will also play two Olympic Send-Off Matches in early July before leaving for Japan.