Avaya Stadium Hosting Free Watch Party as Team USA Kicks Off World Cup Title Defense
Team USA's first group stage game kicks off at 12 p.m. Tuesday
By Brendan Weber ••
The United States Women's National Soccer Team begins its FIFA Women's World Cup title defense Tuesday.
While Team USA is competing across the pond in France, soccer afficiandos in the Bay Area can catch the Americans in action during a free watch party at Avaya Stadium — home of the San Jose Earthquakes. Team USA's first group stage game kicks off at 12 p.m.
Avaya Stadium is hosting free watch parties throughout the duration of the summer soccer tournament. Fans can cheer on their favorite teams and players while keeping their eyes tuned to the action on the stadium's massive video board.
Parking and entry into the stadium will be free for fans throughout the tournament, according to the Earthquakes.
Fans are encouraged to rep their favorite teams and players as the best-dressed attendee will win a prize every day that there's a game, the team stated.
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The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
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The referees warm up before the U.S Women soccer match against Chile on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.
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Players warm up before the U.S Women soccer match against Chile on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.
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Players warm up before the U.S Women soccer match against Chile on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.
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Players warm up before the U.S Women soccer match against Chile on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose.
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The Women's National soccer team and Chile stand at the center of the field at Avaya Stadium for the national anthem for their final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
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The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Jennifer Gonzalez/NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The Women's National Soccer Team played a friendly match against Chile for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The Women's National Soccer Team played a friendly match against Chile for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
Fans cheer on the women's national soccer team at Avaya Stadium for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
Fans cheer on the women's national soccer team at Avaya Stadium for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The Women's National Soccer Team played a friendly match against Chile for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The Women's National Soccer Team played a friendly match against Chile for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
Fans cheer on the women's national soccer team at Avaya Stadium for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
Fans cheer on the women's national soccer team at Avaya Stadium for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
Fans cheer on the women's national soccer team at Avaya Stadium for the final game before the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers on September 4, 2018.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
Kiki Intarasuwan/ NBC Bay Area
The U.S Women soccer match against Chile took place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. the This will be the last match before the 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
This year's United States squad, which features a number of stars with ties to the Bay Area, enters the tournament as the defending World Cup champions. A number of nations, including Germany, France, England, Canada and Australia, present threats to the red, white and blue's title defense.
Team USA is nested in Group F with Thailand, Chile and Sweden.
Last summer, 50,000 fans passed through the gates of Avaya Stadium during the FIFA Men's World Cup to root on their favorite squads and players, according to the Earthquakes.
