New York City FC will be hosting Orlando City this Saturday as we celebrate Pride Day at Yankee Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know…
Vital Stats
Match: NYCFC vs Orlando City
Date and Time: Saturday, June 2 at 7:30pm ET
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Last Meeting: NYCFC 2-0 Orlando City, March 17, 2018
Standings
Head to Head Record:
Matches: 10
NYCFC Wins: 3
Orlando Wins: 5
Draws: 2
Broadcast
Television: YES Network, (Via SAP en español)
Radio: WNYE 91.5 FM (English), WQBU 92.7 FM (Spanish)
TuneIn:Listen here
International: Abu Dhabi Sports, Bein Australia, Bein Asia, FOX Latin America, GLOBO, R-Media, Sportcast, Starhub
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Gameday Timeline
- 6:20 PM: Doors open to the general public.
- Stop by the corner of 161st St. and River Ave. for City Beats pre and post-match performances.
- Be sure to stop by the Fan Zone, now located on the Masterpass® Deck for free face painting, balloon artists, and a GIF station; which will include special Pride-themed designs and photo opportunities.
- 7:00 PM: Your Boys in Blue take the pitch for warmups.
- 7:30 PM: Be in your seats as pre-match ceremonies begin and we announce the starting XI.
- 7:42 PM: Have your scarves ready as the Tunnel of Honor leads NYC’s team onto the pitch. The Tunnel of Honor will include members of the NYPD’s Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) and the teams will be accompanied onto the pitch by special Pride-themed procession flags.
- 7:45 PM: Join in with members of Tonewall from the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus as they perform the National Anthem. Our Nation’s Colors will be presented by the NYPD Ceremonial Unit, featuring members of GOAL.
- 7:48 PM: Get set for kickoff as we ceremoniously set off the smoke stacks, which will be wrapped in the colors of the Pride flag.
- 7:50 PM: Kick-off!