Orlando City announced today that the club will host a friendly match against English Premier League giants Arsenal on Wednesday, July 20 at Exploria Stadium. It will be the first meeting between the two sides and the Lions’ first midseason friendly since meeting Stoke City on July 27, 2016. The kickoff time will be announced later. The match is part of the “FC Series,” which is a national expansion of the long-running Florida Cup.
“We’re excited to be able to provide our fans and the greater Orlando soccer community the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most iconic clubs, Arsenal FC, right here in the best soccer venue in America, Exploria Stadium,” Orlando City President of Business Operations Jarrod Dillon said in a club press release.