Louisville's opposition, Eintracht, secures the initial goal, courtesy of Burkardt's strike. - Eintracht secures win against Louisville with Burkardt netting the initial goal.
Eintracht Frankfurt concluded the first part of their USA tour with a successful test match against Louisville City FC at the Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. The Hessians emerged victorious with a convincing 5:2 scoreline.
In the 36th minute, Elias Baum opened the scoring for Eintracht Frankfurt, setting the stage for an exciting encounter. However, it wasn't until the second half that the real action unfolded.
In the 68th minute, Jonathan Burkardt, the new signing for Eintracht Frankfurt, scored his first goal for the club, equalizing the match at 2:2. Burkardt, a 24-year-old German international forward, joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Mainz in July 2025. His impressive performances at Mainz, where he became the club’s all-time Bundesliga top scorer with 41 goals in 136 appearances and served as the team captain, have made him a valuable asset for the Hessians ahead of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign.
Niels Nkounkou added to Eintracht's tally with two goals, one in the 76th minute and another in the 89th minute, securing the victory for the German side.
Axel Hellmann, board spokesman for Eintracht Frankfurt, expressed satisfaction with the team's preparation for the upcoming Champions League season, emphasizing that everyone involved with the club has ambitions to play and be part of the Champions League.
Eintracht Frankfurt will travel to Philadelphia for another test match on Wednesday. The opposition team and the location for the upcoming match have not been confirmed yet. Stay tuned for more updates on Eintracht Frankfurt's USA tour.
The European Parliament, with a keen interest in sports, particularly football and European-leagues, applauded Eintracht Frankfurt's impressive performance during their USA tour, showcasing the growth of European football worldwide.SETTING: The match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Louisville City FC, the triumph of Jonathan Burkardt scoring his first goal for his new club, Eintracht Frankfurt, emphasizing the club's potential for success in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign.
