International soccer returns to UNC’s Kenan Stadium with Manchester City vs. Celtic FC
heather diehl
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Manchester City FC, one of the most well-known soccer clubs in the world, took on Scottish Premier League champions Celtic FC Tuesday for the first time since 2016.
The friendly was played on a muggy summer evening at Kenan Stadium at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The match kicked off Man City’s pre-season tour of four U.S. cities that also includes stops to New York’s Yankee Stadium, Orlando’s Camping World Stadium and Ohio Stadium.
The match is the second international soccer match held at Kenan Stadium, home to the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. Last summer, thousands of soccer fans descended upon Chapel Hill for a match between Chelsea and Wrexham as part of the FC Series.
Here are photos from Celtic FC’s victory.
Celtic FC and Manchester City play a match at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Gov. Roy Cooper smiles after the coin toss during the Manchester City vs Celtic FC game at UNC’s Kenan Stadium on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Manchester City midfielder Ben Knight (96) and Celtic FC defender Gustaf Lagerbielke (4) attempt to gain possession of the ball during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Celtic FC goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (1) looks to pass the ball as Manchester City midfielder Nico O’Reilly (75) reacts in frustration during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Celtic FC defender Anthony Ralston (56) reacts to a play during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Celtic FC forward Nicholas Kühn (10) celebrates with teammate Celtic FC midfielder Matt O’Riley (33) after scoring a goal during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Celtic FC fans celebrate during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Celtic FC midfielder Matt O’Riley (33) works to gain possession of the ball during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb (52) and Celtic FC forward Mikey Johnston (90) fight for the ball during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Celtic FC defender Gustaf Lagerbielke (4) falls to the ground as he tries to win the ball from Manchester City midfielder Ben Knight (96) during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Celtic FC vs Manchester City at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Celtic FC won 4-3.
"It seemed like the USA didn't want to play. It seemed like nobody wanted the ball," former USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley said. "Nobody's up for this moment."
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