WASHINGTON, DC (July 26, 2024) - In light of concerns over the playing surface conditions at D.C. United's stadium, the upcoming Leagues Cup 2024 match between Santos Laguna and D.C. United has been moved to Subaru Park in Chester, PA. Originally scheduled to take place on July 31, the match will now kick off at 8 pm ET on the same day.

The decision to relocate the match was reached by the Leagues Cup organizing committee in collaboration with D.C. United, LIGA MX, and MLS to ensure optimal playing conditions for the competition. As a result, D.C. United will face an undisclosed fine due to the circumstances.

D.C. United is set to embark on installing a new grass field at their home stadium on July 31, a task that was initially planned for August 1. The club extends its apologies to fans who had purchased tickets to attend the game in Washington, DC. While this occurrence represents the first of its kind at the stadium, D.C. United has implemented stricter measures to prevent a reoccurrence in the future. Ticket holders for the match will be contacted via email concerning the status of their tickets and the necessary next steps.

### Social Media Reactions

- **"Lol…this club, man."**
- **"Isn’t the point of having your own SSS is that this stuff is fully in your control? Lol"**
- **"I mean, I get what you’re saying and agree, but they moved the games and fined DCU for this shitty field."**
- **"Just to add there's also a music festival at Audi Field this weekend, so imagine thousands of people destroying the field beyond what it looks like now."**
- **"A TWO DAY music festival."**
- **"Levien, this is why you NEVER have more than two teams using a field and why we shouldn’t have the USFL or rugby be played on it."**
- **"I guess every year, one MLS team will join the LigaMX teams and wander the earth for the month of August. Much like Cain. Glad it's not our team this year."**
- **"I’m gonna be there, so if it’s open I’ll pop by!"**
- **"might as well play in RFK then lmao."**
- **"Get ready to learn sewage buddy."**
- **"congrats to dc on having less leagues cup in your city."**

As D.C. United makes adjustments to ensure playing conditions are up to standard, fans and observers share mixed reactions to the venue change on social media platforms. The club's dedication to enhancing the overall fan experience while upholding the spirit of competition remains unwavering in the face of unforeseen challenges.