Soccer fans flock to M&T Stadium to watch overseas teams square off
BALTIMORE -- Two English Premier League soccer teams squared off against one another in Baltimore this weekend.
Soccer fans flocked to the city for the opportunity to see Arsenal Football Club and Everton Football Club play at M&T Bank Stadium.
"We don't get to see Everton in the U.S. very often but it's got a huge connection with North America," one fan said. "We've got over 50 supported clubs across the continent."
Some fans have followed these soccer teams for years and were able to see them play live for the first time on Saturday.
"We were not accustomed to being able to see something like this and the fact—to see it in person is kind of astounding," Ben Steckel of Chicago said.
The Baltimore Ravens hosted the game and sold tickets to it on their website.
Arsenal beat out Everton 2–0.
"Super cool to see some of the best footballers, soccer players in Europe, play here in America," Steckel said.
Everton will next face off against Minnesota United.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is off to Florida to play games against Chelsea Football Club and Orlando City Soccer Club.
Soccer season begins in August.
