6 American cities to host soccer competitions in the Los Angeles Olympics
On Tuesday, the organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games announced the selection of 6 stadiums across the United States to host men’s and women’s soccer matches, in a move aimed at expanding the scope of competition beyond the borders of Southern California to include the East and West Coasts.
The organizing committee revealed that the group stage matches and the elimination rounds will be held in the cities of: New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Jose, and San Diego. The list includes modern stadiums belonging to the American Football League, including the New York City FC stadium, which is still under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
On the other hand, the committee decided to hold the final rounds, including the men’s and women’s coronation matches, in the historic “Rose Bowl” stadium in Pasadena. The organizers set July 28, 2028 as the date for the men’s final, followed by the women’s final on July 29 of the same year.
The committee highlighted a historic shift in Olympic football, as the number of women’s teams will outnumber men’s teams for the first time, with 16 women’s teams compared to 12 men’s. The tournament aspires to set a new standard by achieving complete equality in the number of teams between the sexes in all team sports.
From a logistical standpoint, the competition schedule was prepared to be held simultaneously between various American time zones, with the aim of reducing travel stress and ensuring the safety of athletes, while providing a comprehensive viewing experience for fans. The full schedule of matches is expected to be announced before tickets go on sale next April.
