Fresh off a friendly victory over its USL affiliate, Minnesota United on Wednesday announced a new exhibition foe, CF Pachuca of Liga MX.
The international friendly is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Allianz Field.
Allianz Field is no stranger to international competition this year. The Loons hosted Hertha Berlin on May 22 in a 1-0 loss. On June 18 the U.S. men's national team defeated Guyana 4-0 in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match.
In another upcoming international friendly, the Loons play host to Aston Villa of the English Premier League at 7 p.m. July 17.
Minnesota United traveled to Madison and defeated USL side Forward Madison 2-1 on Tuesday in the first game with an MLS team in the city. Forward Mason Toye scored twice in the game, which featured many United reserves.
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