Under Armour Stadium - Christos FC
- Gregory Koch
- 1 day ago
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Photos by Gregory Koch, Stadium Journey
Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.86
Under Armour Stadium 2620 Port Covington Drive Baltimore, MD 21230
Year Opened: 2023 Capacity: 1,400
Christos Soccer at the House
Christos FC is a lower division soccer team currently based in USL League Two, one of several leagues that make up the fourth level of the American soccer pyramid. The league consists primarily of current and recently graduated college players who are looking to sign their first professional contract. However, there are some older players as well, some of them former professionals.
Christos FC was founded in 1997 and is best remembered for their run to the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup in 2017, where they faced MLS side D.C. United in the fourth round and briefly took the lead before falling 4-1. The club is named after local liquor store Christos Discount Liquors.
Christos has called many different stadiums home over the years, but in 2025, they began splitting their home games between Under Armour Stadium, a 1,400 seat stadium at Under Armour Headquarters, and Retriever Soccer Park on the campus of UMBC. Team ownership has said the goal is to play all games at Under Armour Stadium in 2026, but that was not possible in 2025 due to scheduling conflicts.
Food & Beverage 4
The Jimmy's Famous Seafood food truck is parked outside Under Armour Stadium during Christos FC games, and fans are permitted to leave and re-enter to get food. Just remember to get a wristband, and show it to staff as you re-enter. There is a wide range of seafood here, but despite the name, there are other options too. The one downside is that prices are on the high end. A crab cake sandwich is the most expensive option and will set you back a whopping $28, while other options such as a shrimp po'boy, crabby shrimp club, Philly cheesesteak, and chicken tenders will set you back around $15each. This is not a complete list, as there are too many options to list here, mostly but not exclusively seafood. For the health conscious, a chopped Greek salad is only $8, although you can add on shrimp or chicken if you pay extra. Soda, bottled water, lemonade, and sweet tea are available to drink.
There is also a concession stand inside Under Armour Stadium, but it is closed for Christos FC games, so you have to use the truck.
Atmosphere 4
Under Armour Stadium is a small facility, with about 1,400 seats, all of which are bleachers with benchbacks. Because it hosts several different sports, there are lots of different lines and markings on the field, plus a running track. Despite this, you should have no problem seeing the soccer lines. A digital scoreboard on the far side shows select game statistics in addition to the score and clock.
The PA announcer will continuously hype the crowd up, and has been known to occasionally complain about the referees. The crowd will cheer when he tells them to, but will spontaneously erupt in chants as well. (More on that later). Kids are often invited down onto the field at halftime to kick the ball around, take penalty kicks, try to hit the crossbar, or enjoy other activities like practicing their goal celebrations.
Neighborhood 5
Under Armour Stadium is located on the Baltimore Peninsula, a part of the City of Baltimore surrounded on three sides by the Patapsco River. Historic Fort McHenry, still flying the American flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner", is at the end of the peninsula, but for the most part, this is a modern neighborhood with restaurants, distilleries, and more. Nick's Fish House, the Sagamore Spirit Distillery, and Rye Street Tavern are just a few of the many options here. There are also many waterfront activities for visitors to enjoy, which vary by the day, so check the internet or social media in advance.
Fans 5
Christos FC draws good crowds to a small stadium, mostly filling the bleachers. The fans are loud, bang thundersticks, ring cowbells, and have their own chants that they cheer throughout the game. There is no designated Supporters Section like at many soccer facilities, but in some ways it seems like the whole stadium is full of supporters. They will be seated, unlike true Supporters Sections, but can be just as loud and passionate. They have been known to stand and cheer after a goal is scored, but you do not need to worry about your view being obstructed.
The one downside is that the fans are not as knowledgeable about the team or the game of soccer as you see at many places, but that doesn't stop them from cheering on their team to victory.
Access 3
The ability to get to Under Armour Stadium is the one downside of a Christos FC game. The good news is that once you get here, there's a spacious parking lot and large restrooms, and this is generally an easy stadium to get around. The bad news is that it's quite difficult to get here. Although Under Armour Stadium is only a mile or so off I-95, the traffic patterns and street layout in the Baltimore Peninsula area are very poorly designed, and things can get quite backed up. It's actually a very easy drive off the highway, since you're staying in the same lane most of the way as it first exits I-95 onto Maryland Route 2, then exits Maryland Route 2 onto the local roads, but traffic will move very slowly. Be sure to allot extra time.
Return on Investment 4
Officially, tickets go for about $25 each, which seems quite expensive. However, the team offers buy one-get one free tickets for almost very game, which reduces the price to about $12.50. A few games may not offer this deal, so be sure to check ahead. Concessions from the food truck are quite expensive, but that is beyond the team's control.
Given the experience here, a Christos FC game is a great value.
Extras 2
Be sure to check out the Under Armour flagship store in the large building to the left of the stadium. It includes a large selection of branded merchandise of just about every kind you can imagine.
A second star for the postgame autograph session for kids.
Final Thoughts
Christos FC has been playing low-level soccer for almost 30 years and has built up a loyal and passionate fan base. With the move to Under Armour Stadium, they now have a sleek, modern stadium to go along with it that has all the amenities you could want without being too cavernous or spacious. Soccer fans in the Baltimore area will definitely want to check out a Christos game on a summer evening.
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