Come cheer on the United States Women’s Team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup First Match on Monday, June 22 at 8PM. Doors open at 7:30PM.
The event is FREE to attend. Concessions will be available and may be taken into the auditorium.
The United States will play Colombia at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The U.S. advanced to the knockout stage by winning Group D, which had been considered the “Group of Death.” USA defeated Australia 3-1, drew with Sweden 0-0 and beat Nigeria 1-0 to win the group.
Colombia finished in third in Group F, drawing 1-1 with Mexico, beating France 2-0 and losing to England 2-1. If the U.S. beats Colombia, it will face either China or Cameroon in the quarterfinals. The U.S. and China have not played in the World Cup since the 1999 final, which the United States won on penalty kicks as reported by Planet Futbol.