Hartford Athletic release 2023 preseason schedule
The USL Championship side is preparing for their fifth season in the league
As Hartford Athletic gears up for their fifth season in the USL Championship under newly-appointed head coach Tab Ramos, the club released their full preseason schedule on Wednesday with training already underway.
The Green and Blue will kick off their preseason slate on Wednesday vs. the University of Connecticut, beginning a three-game home slate that will conclude with a pair of matches vs. Fairfield University and UPSL side Javier Velasco Soccer Academy (JVSA) on February 13th. All three games will be played behind closed doors.
Hartford will spend the back half of preseason on a 10-day trip down south, taking on the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (February 18th) at the Premier Soccer Complex in Bradenton, Florida before facing Orlando City B five days later.
Athletic fans will have the first chance to see their team play live in 2023 when the club returns home for their final preseason match on March 4th vs. MLS Next Pro side New England Revolution II. The match will be the only preseason game open to the public, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Trinity Health Stadium.
Tickets are free and must be claimed in advance.
Hartford will kick off the regular season with a two-game road stretch, beginning on March 11th vs. Monterey Bay FC. They will officially open their 2023 home slate with an afternoon clash vs. Birmingham Legion FC on March 25th, with kickoff set for 2 p.m.