Aurora to hold first home game Thursday
Logo of the Minnesota Women's pre-professional soccer team, Aurora FC. (Aurora FC)
Minnesota’s newest sports team will be kicking off their first game in front of a sold-out crowd Thursday night.
The Aurora will be playing at TCO Stadium in Eagan against the Green Bay Glory.
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The pre-professional soccer team plays in the USL W League, and will have six home and six away games during the regular season.
Thursday’s game begins at 7 p.m.
As previously reported, Aurora FC is community-owned by more than 3,000 investors, and they all had a vote on the team’s name and logo, which were unveiled in January.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the Interstate 35W bridge will be lit teal Thursday night in celebration of Aurora’s inaugural match.