City of Moncton and City of Charlottetown to Host Soccer Matches Between Sunderland AFC U23 and CF Montréal U23 2022-06-02

 

The City of Moncton and City of Charlottetown are thrilled to announce that they will each be hosting a professional soccer match between Sunderland Football Club U23 and the U23 CF Montréal. The match in Moncton will be held at the Croix Bleue Medavie Stadium on the grounds of the Université de Moncton on August 5, 2022 and the match in Charlottetown will be held on August 7, 2022 at the University of Prince Edward Island Artificial Turf Facility.

Sunderland AFC is an English professional football (soccer) club, playing in the Championship, the second tier of English football, which is the second highest level of soccer in England, aside from the Premier League. Their U23 Team competes in the EPL U23 League. They will compete against CF Montreal U23, a Major League Soccer team based in Montréal, Quebec.

“Moncton is thrilled to be one of three Canadian cities that will be welcoming the Sunderland AFC U23 players” said Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold. “While this will be a highly sought-after event for residents in Moncton and beyond, it is a testament to our world-class facilities that offer sports and entertainment of all types”.

“Having two Maritime cities hosting the Sunderland AFC demonstrates our readiness to host major events such as these,” said Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown. “These prestigious matches will bring significant economic return to Charlottetown, and adds to our list of in-person events for Islanders to enjoy.”

“We are excited to bring a professional soccer match to Moncton and Charlottetown’s world-class facilities” said John Graham from On-Ice Entertainment. “While this will be the first time the Sunderland AFC will play in the Maritimes, we are confident that we will continue to build on the success of this event for future soccer matches in the City”.

In addition to the match on August 5 in Moncton and August 7 in Charlottetown, Sunderland AFC will also be hosting coaching clinics and a match against a New Brunswick all-star team on July 30, 2022 in Moncton.

“Hosting both CF Montreal and a top level professional team from England is an opportunity to showcase high-caliber soccer” said Younes Bouida, Executive Director and Director of Technical Development with Soccer New Brunswick. “These events have a long-term impact on inspiring people to play and enjoy the sport, and Soccer New Brunswick looks forward to hosting these two matches and working with partners on a series of other events to be announced in the weeks ahead.”

Tickets will be on sale through Ticketmaster as of noon on June 2, 2022. Ticket prices for Sunderland AFC U23 versus CF Montreal U23 range from $20 to $58 and tickets for the New Brunswick All-Star Team versus Sunderland AFC U23 range from $20 to $29. There will be package deals for those who are interested in attending both matches.

This event is being brought to the Maritimes in partnership with On-Ice Entertainment and Pro Soccer Consulting Ltd. 

 

Information:

Communications, City of Moncton
communications@moncton.ca