Megan Rapinoe headlining House of Soccer-free festival in Romare Bearden Park with sport, music, street art

To celebrate the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and ACF Fiorentina at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, July 20th, 2019, come to House of Soccer on July 19th and 20th at Romare Bearden Park.

Charlotte Observer reports that World Cup Star Megan Rapinoe will be hosting a skills training session with The Creative Player Foundation, an organization that uses soccer as a tool to enhance the lives of children in need, on Saturday afternoon. She will also do the ceremonial coin toss for the match later in the day.

Other sports celebrities who will be at the event include:

This free festival will include:

Here’s the schedule:

Friday, July 19

5:00 pm – Doors open with hosts, The Cooligans, DJ beats, food trucks, Bud Light beer garden, soccer contests, gaming stations
6:00 pm – Freestyler performance and sounds by Hembree
7:00 pm – All-Star match featuring club legends, former MLS pros Wes Knight and Mike Harrington, Argentina National Team and football social impact leader Florencia Galarza and hometown favorites – the Hornets & Panthers
8:30 pm – Headliner performance by Grits & Biscuits

Saturday, July 20

12:00 pm – Doors open with hosts, The Cooligans, Fan Prep Zone, Freestyle clinics, soccer contests, gaming stations, food trucks and Bud Light beer garden
3:00 pm – Special performance by country star, Walker Hayes
4:00 pm – Last chance to get your game face ready with face painting and body marbling in your team colors
5:00 pm – Supporters March to the Arsenal vs. ACF Fiorentina match at Bank of America Stadium

Megan Rapinoe headlining House of Soccer–free festival in Romare Bearden Park with sport, music, street art