Philadelphia Union will host Crystal Palace for an international friendly on Wednesday, July 13 at Talen Energy Stadium, the club announced Thursday. The upcoming 2016-17 Barclay’s Premier League season will be the fourth consecutive year for Crystal Palace in the top tier of English football and the club will compete in the 2016 FA Cup Final against Manchester United this upcoming Saturday, May 21. The match will be classified as a Bonus Game for Union Season Ticket Members and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
“This is the seventh consecutive year we’ve hosted an English Premier League team and we’re thrilled to welcome back such an historic club like Crystal Palace,” Philadelphia Union Chief Business Officer Tim McDermott said.