Minnesota United announced today that the Loons will be one of 12 MLS clubs from across North America selected to participate in preseason matches and training sessions during the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI), powered by Fundamental, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This will be Minnesota’s fifth-consecutive year participating in the Southern California-based invitational.
The unique training and preseason soccer event will take place from January 30 – February 13, 2027, featuring the full rosters of players, coaches, and management from each team. The CVI provides MLS clubs with the opportunity to prepare for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season in optimum weather at world class facilities – all while it gives fans unprecedented access to watch some of the league’s most decorated and popular teams in an intimate and informal setting.
MNUFC is set to play a slate of games during the Coachella Valley Invitational, and the Loons’ invitational schedule will be released at a later date.
MLS clubs participating in the 2027 Coachella Valley Invitational include the following, with additional teams to possibly be added:
- Austin FC
- Charlotte FC
- D.C. United
- LAFC
- LA Galaxy
- Minnesota United FC
- New York City FC
- Portland Timbers
- San Diego FC
- San Jose Earthquakes
- St. Louis CITY SC
- Toronto FC
Minnesota United, in 2027, looks to improve upon its results during the 2026 edition of the Coachella Valley Invitational. MNUFC played a slate of three matches last year: First, the Loons defeated Sporting Kansas City by a 3-0 score, before playing to a 0-0 draw versus D.C. United. In Minnesota’s final match of last year’s CVI, they lost 2-1 to Charlotte FC.
With more than 250 acres of lush gardens and pristine polo fields, Empire Polo Club is one of the finest facilities for outdoor sporting events and executive conferences, in addition to hosting the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival.
Advance Passes for all event dates will go on sale to the public on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12:00 p.m. CT at coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
Click **HERE** for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos. Additional details about the event, including the detailed match schedule and media accreditation for the Coachella Valley Invitational, will be announced at a later date.
