OKLAHOMA CITY – OKC Energy FC announced on Monday the club would host 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League champion C.F. Pachuca of Liga MX in an international friendly on Tuesday, July 11 at Taft Stadium. The contest marks the second consecutive season Energy FC has hosted a top club from Liga MX in an international exhibition, following the clash with Chivas de Guadalajara last year.

Founded in 1892, Pachuca is the oldest team in Mexico and among the most prolific Liga MX clubs in recent history. Los Tuzos have claimed six Mexican championships and six international titles, including its recent victory in the CONCACAF Champions League. Pachuca defeated both Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas in the semifinal, and then fellow Liga MX side Tigres in the final to earn its fifth continental championship.

Pachuca featured a number of top players from across North America, including current United States international Omar Gonzalez and young Mexican forward Hirving Lozano. Led by Head Coach Diego Alonso, the club has made the Estadio Hidalgo one of the most difficult places to play on the continent.

Tickets for this special event will go on sale on Tuesday, June 6 at all Energy FC ticket outlets including online at energyfc.com, the Energy FC team store in Automobile Alley and by calling 235-KICK (5425).