Coachella Valley Invitational: Day 1 match results
FILE-A general detail view of the MLS logo on the Adidas White 2023 MLS Speedshell Pro Ball during the MLS Pre-Season 2023 Coachella Valley Invitational match between D.C. United v LAFC at Empire Polo Club on February 6, 2023 in Indio, California. (P
The Coachella Valley Invitational kicked off its first day of matches Wednesday as Major League Soccer begins preseason match play.
This event takes place from Feb. 1-22 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This year is the second year that the Coachella Valley Invitational hosted men’s and women’s professional soccer preseason games.
Here’s what you need to know.
Day 1 match results
- St. Louis SC 1, Real Salt Lake 1
- LA Galaxy 1, Austin FC 1
- Portland Timbers 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1
- Chicago Fire FC 0, LAFC 1
- New York City FC 0, Sporting Kansas City 0
What is the Coachella Valley Invitational?
The 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is a three-week pre-season soccer event, which will host clubs from both Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Highlights from this year’s Invitational include matches featuring 2024 MLS Cup Finalists LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls, as well as the first public match played by the MLS’ newest team, San Diego FC.
What clubs are playing in the Coachella Valley Invitational?
Fourteen clubs from Major League Soccer are competing in the event: Austin FC, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Chicago Fire FC, Charlotte FC, Minnesota United FC, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, San Diego FC, St. Louis CITY SC and Sporting Kansas City.
And six teams from the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) will play: Angel City FC, Bay FC, Houston Dash, Portland Thorns, San Diego Wave FC, and Seattle Reign FC.
How to watch Coachella Valley Invitational
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 5, FOX will air a schedule of MLS games from the Coachella Valley Invitational on its owned-and-operated stations in select home markets. Select FOX stations are also televising NWSL games on Feb. 16. You can also stream all matches via FOX Local on your connected TV, through the FOX Local Mobile app.