Louisville City FC hosted Eintracht Frankfurt for an international friendly at Lynn Family Stadium on July 29, 2025, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m[1][2]. This marks the second consecutive summer that the prestigious German club visited Louisville, using the Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training Center as their practice site during their U.S. preseason tour[1][2].
Eintracht Frankfurt, coming off a third-place finish in Germany’s Bundesliga and qualification for the UEFA Champions League, was in high spirits ahead of the 2025-26 campaign[1][5]. Their roster featured international stars like Mario Götze, the scorer of Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning goal[1][5].
The match on July 29 saw Louisville City FC face Eintracht Frankfurt in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Eintracht Frankfurt secured a 1-0 victory, with Elias Baum scoring the only goal of the match in the 37th minute[3]. The game provided local fans the opportunity to witness high-level international talent and gave Louisville City valuable experience against a Champions League club[1].
Pre-match coverage highlighted both clubs’ recent performances. Eintracht Frankfurt had a strong season in the Bundesliga and was preparing for upcoming Champions League and Europa League campaigns[2][5]. Louisville City, meanwhile, continued its successful run in the USL Championship and explored expanding its international friendly opportunities[2][6].