New York City FC will kick off their historic inaugural Major League Soccer season against Orlando City SC on Sunday at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium (ESPN2 / 5:00 p.m. EDT). The club will hold three training sessions leading up to the opener.
Members of the media are invited to attend these training sessions. Players and coaches will be available for media interviews on the field immediately following each individual session. Please note the length of time that each session will be open in the table below. For all of the training sessions cameras can film training from a position at the side of the pitch.
<span class="s1"><b>Timing</b></span> |
<span class="s1"><b>Location</b></span> |
<span class="s1"><b>Media Availability</b></span> |
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Friday: </span><span class="s1">Training begins at 11:00 a.m. Please arrive at 11:45 a.m. to be escorted to the training pitch.</span></p> |
<span class="s1">Montverde Academy, 17235 7th St, Montverde, FL 34756.</span> |
<span class="s1"><b>Final 15 minutes of training open to media </b>with interview opportunities immediately following the session.</span> |
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Saturday:</span><span class="s1"> Training begins at 11:00 a.m. Please arrive at 11:30 a.m. to be escorted to the pitch.</span></p> |
<span class="s1">Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium, 1610 W. Church Street, Orlando 32805</span> |
<span class="s1"><b>Final 15 minutes of training open to media</b> with interview opportunities immediately following the session.</span> |
New York City FC season tickets are now onsale as anticipation continues to build leading up to the Historic Home Opener at Yankee Stadium on March 15. Fans are invited to become a Founding Member by purchasing full season tickets for as little as $306 per seat. Founding Members will receive preferred pricing for the life of the account and the opportunity to have an individual name etched in stone and on display at the future soccer-specific stadium. For season tickets, please call 855-77-NYCFC (855-776-9232) or visit //www.nycfc.com/tickets/seasontickets.
Fans can also purchase single-game tickets by visiting: //www.nycfc.com/tickets/single-match-tickets.