The Special Olympics Unified Match presented by MLS WORKS, ESPN and Coca-Cola will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota at 4:30 PM EST, where MLS Greats will serve as celebrity coaches. game.
The Unified All-Star Game is part of the Unified Soccer Exchange Special Olympics season-long program, which ensures Unified soccer teams participate in first-team MLS competitions. Unified soccer teams travel to MLS markets to compete in the home and away show matches scheduled in conjunction with MLS First Team matches and receive unique experiences throughout the season, such as contract signing days, tee reveal days, MLS First Team Player Affiliate Programs , and recognition on match day. The Unified Soccer Exchange program provides Special Olympics athletes not only with top-quality training and competitive experiences, but also excellent life experiences that they would not otherwise be able to engage in.
The event is free and open to the public and will be broadcast on ESPN3. The West and East Unified All-Star teams will also be recognized on the pitch at the All-Game MLS presented by Target, which will take place at Allianz Field at 8:30 PM EST.
Tickets can be purchased at SeatGeek.com.
