SUNDAY, MARCH 24
5PM AT THE SHRINE ON AIRLINE
CD MARATHON
VS
VS
CLUB AMERICA SUB 23
PRESENTED BY
5PM
San Pedro Sula and Mexico City
clash right here in New Orleans.
MARATHON
(Honduras)
CLUB AMERICA SUB 23
(Mexico)
San Pedro Sula and Mexico City Clash Right Here in New Orleans.
The event is an exhibition soccer match between CD Marathon (HON) versus Club America’s U23 squad (MEX). CD Marathon of San Pedro Sula is one of Honduras’ most accomplished clubs with a strong following in New Orleans. CD Marathon was ranked second in the Liga Betcris general standings last season and advanced to the semi-finals with strong performances. Club America hails from Mexico City, calls the historic Estadio Azteca home, holds more championships than any other team in Mexico, and is the current Liga MX champion. The U23 squad is the group that is expected to continue Club America’s winning legacy.
The soccer match spotlights the long-standing rivalry between Mexico and Honduras. Both countries are members of the CONCACAF Federation and often face each other in World Cup qualifiers, the Gold Cup, and the CONCACAF Nations Cup. The leagues compete for a spot at the Club World Cup, among other international club-level tournaments. The match promises to be highly competitive and will allow fans to support their countrymen at an elite soccer venue like never before in the New Orleans metro area.