MORAGA, Calif. — The Town FC, in collaboration with The San Jose Earthquakes, will bring the first MLS NEXT Pro soccer match to Saint Mary's College in Moraga on Aug. 12 in an effort to grow the game in the East Bay. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the game will kickoff at 5 p.m.
 
Tickets are $10, and half of the ticket revenue will go to participating East Bay youth soccer organizations. When purchasing, fans can choose which group they'd like to support from a list of 12 organizations. Tickets purchased without an organization selected will by default benefit Oakland-based Soccer Without Borders.
 
"The Earthquakes are excited to partner with The Town FC to bring this professional soccer match to Moraga while benefiting local youth soccer programs," said Earthquakes President Jared Shawlee. "The East Bay has a rich sports culture, and the Quakes are committed to making the beautiful game more accessible to those players and fans. We're appreciative of The Town FC and Saint Mary's for their support of the movement to cement the Bay Area as an epicenter of soccer."
 
"We're so excited to continue to grow our relationship with the San Jose Earthquakes and are tremendously grateful to Saint Mary's College for allowing us into their community for this game," said The Town FC co-founders in a joint statement. "The Earthquakes support of this event, and their leadership's commitment to making this a community fundraiser, speaks volumes to the type of impact that we feel can achieve together to further grow soccer in our area as we all head for the FIFA World Cup in 2026."
 
MLS NEXT Pro is a third division U.S. men's professional soccer league associated with Major League Soccer. Quakes II is competing in their second MLS NEXT Pro season, currently holding a 6-7-4 record while sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference. The match against Austin FC II will be the first of its kind to be held on the Saint Mary's campus.
 
"This is an exciting opportunity for Saint Mary's to partner with such a high-level soccer club," said Saint Mary's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso. "It will be great to showcase both the campus and quality soccer in a beautiful setting. We look forward to building the partnership in the future."
 
"The Town of Moraga is delighted that Saint Mary's College is playing host to men's professional soccer," said Moraga Mayor Renata Sos. "This is wonderful for the college and for the entire Moraga community. We hope that this match will be the first of many more to come."
 
To buy tickets to the Quakes II vs. Austin FC II match at Saint Mary's College on Aug. 12, click here.

About The Town FC:
The Town FC is a community-based professional soccer organization that launched in early 2022. The club seeks to offer programs for players of all ages and skill levels, from youth development to adult leagues and on to professional levels of play. Fans can stay up-to-date with the team's schedule and latest news by visiting www.thetownfc.com or following @TheTown_FC.
 
**Event Details:**
Date: August 12, 2023
Time: 5pm (Gates open at 3pm)
Location: Saint Mary's Stadium (on the campus of Saint Mary's College)
Matchup: Quakes II vs Austin FC II (MLS Leagues Cup)
 
**How to Purchase Tickets:**
1. Click HERE
2. Select the number of tickets you'd like to purchase.
3. Complete the secure online payment process.
 
**Ticket Pricing:**
- General Admission: $10
-Parking fees separate