Desert Friendlies Presented by Visit Tucson

ABOUT THE DESERT FRIENDLIES PRESENTED BY VISIT TUCSON

Get ready to celebrate the beautiful game like never before in Southern Arizona! 

As we move into 2024, we prepare for what will be an exciting buildup to 2026 as the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare for what will be the first world cup ever to be hosted by three nations.

The 2026 World Cup is set to change the dynamic of soccer in the US forever; and Tucson is right in the mix. 

FC Tucson has been laying the groundwork for this momentous occasion through annual MLS pre-season training events right here at Kino Sports Complex, cultivating some of America’s best players and leading some to become US Men’s National Team members or MLS stars!

Through the years, Kino Sports Complex has hosted some of soccer’s greatest teams and legends like David Beckham and Thierry Henry along with US Men’s National Team members Kellen Acosta and Deandre Yedlin, and 2024 will be no exception.

The 13th installment of the Desert Friendlies presented by Visit Tucson will be a grand celebration of premier MLS and USL teams with New Mexico United, Sacramento Republic, CF Montreal, Minnesota United, Louisville City, Phoenix Rising, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Detroit City FC, El Paso Locomotive, Spokane Velocity all within the lineup – it’s going to be something special!

Save the Date!

Be sure to mark your calendars.

Desert Friendly Matchday 1:
Saturday, January 27th at 6:00pm
CF Montreal v. Minnesota United