The Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League announced today that they will be hosting Santos Laguna of Liga MX at the Sportsplex at Matthews on Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.

This is the second time the Jacks have hosted an international club team at their home field, previously facing off against Swansea City in 2016 in front of more than 4,000 fans at Ramblewood.

Santos Laguna are the current champions of Liga MX, after winning the Clausura in 2018. Liga MX is divided into two seasons, the Apertura and the Clausura. Both culminate with a knockout style playoff that determines the champion. The 2018 Clausura was Santos’ 6th Liga MX title.

This will be a great opportunity for fans to see the Jacks take on higher level competition, and I imagine there are a lot of local Liga MX fans that will be interested in heading to the ‘Plex to check it out as well.

After all, Liga MX is the most watched soccer league in the United States.

Santos Laguna is also the club team of United States international and former Portland Timber Jorge Villafana. Villafana made 28 appearances and logged 2,234 minutes across all competitions in 2017/2018.

This will be a great time to come check out the new renovations to the ‘Plex or to attend your first Charlotte Independence game!

Fans can purchase tickets by calling the Charlotte Independence ticket office at 704–206–1515. (This story will be updated with links for online ticket purchasing when they become available.)