The Match in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Brings Together the #1 and #2 Teams in the Current FIFA Women’s World Rankings
DRV PNK Stadium announced on Tuesday, the facility will host the U.S. Women’s National Team as they take on the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro runners-up Germany on Thursday, Nov. 10 at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (7 p.m. ET on FS1).
The match will bring together the top two teams in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings with the USA sitting first and Germany second. The trip marks the first visit to Ft. Lauderdale for the USWNT in 22 years.
While this will be the first match for the USWNT at DRV PNK Stadium, the home of Inter Miami CF, the USA did play in Boca Raton, Fla. in 2012, 2014 and 2016. The last time the USWNT played in Ft. Lauderdale was Feb. 6, 2000, at Lockhart Stadium, which was on the site where DRV PNK Stadium currently sits. The USA also played a match at Lockhart Stadium in January of 1999, a 6-0 win over Portugal in which Michelle Akers scored her 100th career goal and kick-started the run to the 1999 FIFA women’s World Cup.
“Playing Germany in the final matches of the year will be ideal for our World Cup preparations for all of our players and coaching staff, but it’s also fantastic for all the fans,” said U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski. “USA-Germany is always one of the most entertaining match-ups in women’s international soccer and it’s a rivalry that has some wonderful history as well.”
The USA and Germany are the only countries that hold multiple Women’s World Cup titles, four for the USA (1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019) and two for Germany (2003 and 2007). These will be the USA’s first meetings with the two-time Women’s World Cup champions and eight-time European champions since the 2018 SheBelieves Cup, a 1-0 U.S. victory played in challenging weather conditions in Columbus, Ohio.
On Sept. 3, Germany qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Turkey (followed by an 8-0 trouncing of Bulgaria on Sept. 6) and topped Group H in UEFA qualifying with a 9-0-1 record while scoring 47 goals and allowing five.
At the end of July, Germany made an impressive run to the title game of the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro, but fell in overtime to host England, 2-1, in front of a record crowd at Wembley Stadium. Midfielder Lina Magull scored Germany’s lone goal in the final, which was played without star forward Alexandra Popp, who was injured during warmups and could not add to her six tournament goals, which tied for most in the competition. Germany boasts some of the top young players in the world and several world class veterans.
TICKETS
Presales for the matches will begin on Monday, September 26 with the public sale beginning on Monday, October 3. Dependent on remaining ticket availability, groups of 20 or more can order at ussoccer.com starting Tuesday, October 4.
Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Click here or contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information.
EXCLUSIVE PRESALES FOR INTER MIAMI SEASON TICKET MEMBERS & U.S. SOCCER INSIDERS
For the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, fans should consider becoming Inter Miami CF Season Ticket Members or U.S. Soccer Insiders.
Sales Schedule |
Presale Date & Start Time |
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U.S. Soccer Circle Insiders Presale |
Monday, September 26 | 10 a.m. ET |
VIP Insiders Presale |
Tuesday, September 27 | 10 a.m. ET |
Premium Insiders Presale (Premium & Premium Family Insiders) |
Wednesday, September 28 | 10 a.m. ET |
Inter Miami Season Ticket Members and Standard Insiders Presale |
Friday, September 30 | 10 a.m. ET |
Visa Presale (Visa cardholders only) |
Sunday, October 2 | 10 a.m. ET |
Public Sale |
Monday, October 3 | 10 a.m. ET |