Coachella Valley Invitational Explained

Current:2022 Coachella Valley Invitational
Founded:2022
Region:United States
California (host)
Number Of Teams:6 (2022)
10 (2024)
Current Champions:New York Red Bulls
Most Successful Club:LA Galaxy II (1)
New York Red Bulls (1)

The Coachella Valley Invitational is a preseason exhibition tournament hosted by the LA Galaxy at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The first edition of the tournament was held in February 2022 and featured clubs from Major League Soccer, MLS Next Pro, and the USL Championship.

History

The tournament was announced on January 18, 2022, by the LA Galaxy. The first edition of the event was held behind closed doors.[1] [2]

The 2024 edition will feature 10 MLS teams and is scheduled to run from February 4 to 17.[3]

Participants

2022 edition

Teams

TeamLocationLeague
D.C. UnitedWashington, D.C.Major League Soccer
LA GalaxyLos Angeles
Los Angeles FC
New York Red BullsNew York City
Seattle Sounders FCSeattle
LA Galaxy IILos AngelesUSL Championship

Matches

2023 edition

Standings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LA Galaxy to host inaugural Coachella Valley Invitational Feb. 10–19 at Empire Polo Club . LA Galaxy . January 21, 2022 . January 18, 2022.
  2. Web site: Los Angeles Galaxy To Host Inaugural Coachella Valley Invitational . . . January 21, 2022 . January 18, 2022.
  3. News: Reineking . Jim . November 9, 2023 . Largest-ever MLS preseason event coming to Coachella Valley in 2024 . . December 4, 2023.