Organizers expect "nearly 30,000 fans" for Wednesday night's preseason match at Sam Boyd Stadium between Liga MX clubs Club America and Chivas de Guadalajara, a matchup traditionally called "El Super Clasico." Tickets range from $28-$128. The night will resemble "midweek evenings in Mexico" when the two rivals meet, with "street vendors selling authentic food, fans drinking more than their share ... [and] everyone wearing gear from their team" (LAS VEGAS SUN, 7/3). This is the "first such exhibition between the two teams" in Las Vegas (LAS VEGAS SUN, 7/1).
Meanwhile, EverBank Field will host another pair of Liga MX clubs: Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL. It is the "latest highlight in an eventful year for" Jacksonville-area soccer, following a U.S.-Scotland women's match and an MLS Union-Impact preseason game. Sunshine Soccer Group President Dario Sala: "We want to create this kind of opportunity to bring in tournaments, international friendlies, and to convince big teams to do their preseason here" (FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, 7/3).
