No points on the line. No trophies to be won. But when Borussia Dortmund takes the pitch against LAFC, the match will be historic nonetheless.
The first international friendly match in LAFC and Banc of California stadium history will take place between the Black & Gold of LAFC and the Black and Yellow of BVB on Tuesday.
A powerhouse of German soccer, BVB comes to the US having secured Champions League qualification on the last day of the Bundesliga season, while LAFC are slotted into second place in the Western Conference table. With the two clubs forging a cultural and sporting bond, pride will be on the line at the Banc on Tuesday. Here are the Toyota Keys to the Match against BVB:
Get Minutes
Coming off a trip to Portland on the weekend, and with an eye on the upcoming match against DC United, the friendly is a chance to get some minutes for a few of the players that haven't featured this season.
Expect Bob Bradley to get his entire squad on the pitch in this match. While it's just a friendly, training likely can't compare to matching up with a side as talented as BVB.
Stay Healthy
It's the top priority in a match like this. Players want to keep their fitness levels high and play to their ability against BVB, but finishing the match healthy is a must.
Show Up For The Fans
The supporters of both clubs aren't used to losing. So put on a show for those in attendance.
With the talent on the pitch, both sides should be able to produce some unforgettable moments of quality over the 90 minutes.
