Soccer – Bayern girls USA – plans to participate in sports

MUNICH (AP) – FC Bayer football players are planning to take part in summer matches in the United States.

According to the club, the Munich women will compete with hosts Racing Louisville, the Chicago Red Stars and the Paris Saint-Germain. The prerequisite for a trip to Kentucky from August 15 to 22 is that the corona epidemic will allow a safe trip.

The competition is to be held in accordance with a health concept, the capacity of the permitted spectators depends on the state requirements in August. “Women’s football is very popular in the United States and is sold very professionally there. We are happy to offer FC Bayer in this market if there is no contradiction in the summer due to epidemic,” sports director Bianca Reich told FC Bayern. In the past, men have toured the United States several times.

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