A Special Treat For Baltimore

In midst of the NCAA Tourney, NFL Draft talk, and MLB's upcoming season, there is the forgotten sport of Soccer that is hitting the news. It is important to follow what is going on around your hometown from time to time. But, I guess when the Ravens are in the their off-season, and The Orioles have not quite started their own season, then it could be difficult to keep up with Baltimore sports. However, this summer, our hometown of Baltimore will be receiving quite a treat.

It has been announced that two of the largest, most successful soccer clubs in Europe, AC Milan and Chelsea FC, will play a match in July at M&T Bank Stadium. The match will be Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m. The European soccer clubs will be in the midst of their pre-season preparations, so it is highly likely that the team's greatest players will be on the field in Baltimore.

Even if you are not a soccer fan, nor have you ever touched a soccer ball, this event is actually very special. Our own hometown of Baltimore will get a rare opportunity to see some of the greatest, most important athletes from around the world. People do not realize that Soccer in Europe is way larger than the NFL or MLB in America. For those of you who know nothing about AC Milan and Chelsea, they are two of the most prestigious, historic soccer clubs in Europe. AC Milan (Italy) has won the most international competitions in the world. Chelsea has been known to be the "New York Yankees" in the European League. They stack their team with the best players and pay them money even A-Rod has never seen.

Enjoy soccer, or not, this match will be one of the largest, most talked about events around Maryland this year. You can bet that the AC Milan/Chelsea match will be the most prevalent game Baltimore has seen in quite a while, and it will definitely be worth watching. I suggest everyone mark their calendars for July 24, and witness hometown history.