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Attention desert soccer fans: Twelve MLS teams to play exhibition matches at Indio's Empire Polo Club

andrew l. john, palm springs desert sun
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The grounds at Empire Polo Club, which typically host live music, polo games and other events that draw a crowd, will be transformed into soccer fields this winter for the 2023 Coachella Valley Invitational.
The grounds at Empire Polo Club, which typically host live music, polo games and other events that draw a crowd, will be transformed into soccer fields this winter for the 2023 Coachella Valley Invitational.

The 2023 Major League Soccer season is set to begin in February. But before then, nearly half the league will descend upon the Coachella Valle for three weeks of action.

Twelve MLS teams will participate in the second annual Coachella Valley Invitational from Jan. 29 to Feb. 18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. The full match schedule and ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks.

Clubs involved will include 2022 MLS champions Los Angeles FC, in addition to the LA Galaxy, D.C. United, Portland Timbers, Charlotte FC, New York Red Bulls, New York City FC, San Jose Earthquakes, St. Louis City SC, Toronto FC, Minnesota United FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

The Coachella Valley Invitational will be hosted by AEG, a global sports and entertainment presenter and promoter, and will include exhibition matches between the 12 teams participating.

Los Angeles FC players, shown here during the 2022 MLS Cup Final at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, will be among those present at the 2023 Coachella Valley Invitational in January.
Los Angeles FC players, shown here during the 2022 MLS Cup Final at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, will be among those present at the 2023 Coachella Valley Invitational in January.

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The event is part of the MLS preseason training schedule and will be held on the grounds that were made famous by the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and Stagecoach Festival, which run each April.

The 28th MLS season will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Coachella Valley Invitational.

For pre-sale tickets and more information, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.

Los Angeles FC players celebrate with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Union in the 2022 MLS Cup championship game at Banc of California Stadium.
Los Angeles FC players celebrate with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Union in the 2022 MLS Cup championship game at Banc of California Stadium.

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