San Diego Loyal SC will face Germany's Borussia Dortmund at Snapdragon Stadium Thursday evening in the team's first-ever competition against a European club.
"We're thrilled to welcome Borussia Dortmund to San Diego," SD Loyal Club President Ricardo Campos said."Our players, coaches, and fans alike can't wait to compete against one of the elite European clubs."
The Loyal are currently fifth in the USL Championship's Western Conference. Dortmund finished runners-up of the Bundesliga last season. "Football's growth in the city over the last few years has been strong, and we're delighted to help fuel that excitement and momentum with another European heavyweight in Borussia Dortmund coming to town and, in doing so becoming the first European team to play against San Diego Loyal SC," said Bart Campbell, TEG global content director.
Borussia Dortmund will also face Manchester United in Las Vegas on July 30 and Chelsea in Chicago on Aug. 2 as part of its American tour.
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