Sporting Club Jacksonville will be back on the road this week as we host another watch party for the United States Men’s National Team as it takes on Jamaica in the Nations League semifinal. This event is being hosted in conjunction with the local American Outlaws branch, a well-known supporters group of the U.S. national teams.
Come on down to Island Wing Company on Southside Boulevard this Thursday to catch all the action. It is important to note that this is a different IWC location than our last event, so make sure to select the right one on your map! Things will begin around 6:30 p.m., with kickoff following 30 minutes later.
While the match is sure to provide plenty of excitement, we will also have fun chances to win prizes and purchase official team merchandise. Those wearing their patriotic USA gear will get an exclusive 20% discount on merch. In addition, our front office will be there to talk with fans and learn more about what Sporting JAX is doing in the community as we ramp up towards our own kickoff in the future.
As for the match itself, there’s quite a bit on the line. The last two meetings between the United States and Jamaica have ended in a deadlock, including a 1-1 draw in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage. While it may be a small island, defeating Jamaica will be anything but a light task as the squads go head-to-head at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The USMNT is rarely short of criticism, as one could expect when representing a nation of over 300 million people. It didn’t help its case when it dropped a January friendly to Slovenia. Thursday’s match offers a great opportunity to right the ships and quiet the haters. With a win, the United States will be competing for its third-consecutive Nations League crown.
Other than bragging rights, this competition presents a chance for momentum heading into this summer’s Copa América, which begins in June. The United States will be hosting the tournament, so all eyes will be on the stars and stripes as they look to prove the game’s growth on home soil.
Sporting JAX may not be experiencing such action on the pitch just yet, but events like these are a great way to learn what we’re all about. In addition, you can become a part of history by making a deposit to become a season ticket holder. This can be done for either our men’s USL Championship team or our women’s USL Super League team for $25. Fans can also make a joint deposit for both at $40.
This also includes a spot in the Sporting JAX Official Membership Club, which will give access to insider events and merchandise discounts.
